Recent Blog Posts
Flatbed Truck Accidents
Thousands of truck accidents occur on U.S. roadways every year. These crashes involve a wide range of trucks, including not only semi-trucks, but also tanker and flatbed trucks. Collisions with any of these kinds of trucks almost always have devastating results, but crashes with flatbed trucks, which are some of the largest commercial vehicles… Read More »
Toxic Exposure On Oilfields
Oil field drilling and fracking exposes workers to chemicals, many of which are toxic. Employers are directed to take specific measures to protect their employees from exposure to these kinds of chemicals, such as providing safety training and proper equipment. Unfortunately, this isn’t always enough to protect oilfield workers, who could end up suffering… Read More »
Hit And Run Motorcycle Accidents
Because motorcycles lack many of the protections of enclosed passenger vehicles, motorcyclists are generally much more likely to sustain serious injuries in the event of a collision. This makes hit and run motorcycle accidents particularly problematic, as accident victims often have no legal recourse if they are unable to identify the at-fault driver who… Read More »
How Can I Get My Medical Bills Paid After A Motorcycle Crash In Oklahoma?
Medical expenses incurred after a motorcycle accident are often extremely high, as the injuries sustained in these types of collisions (for the rider) are rarely minor. If you were involved in such an accident and your medical bills are piling up, filing a personal injury lawsuit could help you recover the compensation you need… Read More »
What Are The Different Types Of Truck Accidents?
Truck accidents, like any other type of collision involving a passenger car, vary in type and seriousness. There are, however, certain types of crashes that are unique to commercial vehicles. These include underride and override crashes, jackknife accidents, and wide turn accidents. If you were involved in one of these types of collisions with… Read More »
What Are Override Accidents?
Any type of collision with a commercial vehicle is dangerous, simply because they are so much heavier and larger than passenger vehicles. Rear-end collisions with these vehicles, however, are particularly devastating, especially when the truck rear-ends the smaller car. Because the clearance on trucks is so high, smaller cars can actually fit underneath them,… Read More »
Oilfield Pipeline Explosions
The U.S. boasts one of the largest networks of energy pipelines in the world, with an estimated two million miles of pipelines used for transporting oil and natural gasses underground. Many of these pipelines run through Oklahoma and put oilfield workers at serious risk of sustaining injuries in the event of an explosion or… Read More »
Truck Accident Rates Increase At The End Of The Year
The number of truck accidents occurring on U.S. roadways has steadily been on the rise in recent decades. These collisions occur at all hours of the day, on weekdays and weekends, and during every month of the year. There are, however, certain times when truck accidents are more likely to occur. The later months… Read More »
Oilfield Crane Accidents
Cranes play a critical role in the successful operation of Oklahoma oilfield sites, lifting and moving heavy equipment and supplies, as well as extracting oil from subterranean sources. Oilfield cranes are complicated to run and extremely dangerous, so even a minor mishap could result in a devastating accident. How Cranes Work Extracting and transporting… Read More »
The Dangers Of Motorcycle Accident-Related Road Rash
Motorcycle accidents are almost always accompanied by serious injuries. This is especially true for the riders who lack the protections offered by seatbelts and airbags, and as a result, may suffer from head trauma, broken bones, and lacerations, even in low-speed crashes. It’s also important, however, not to overlook road rash, which is an… Read More »
