Category Archives: Auto Accident
Familiarizing Yourself With Oklahoma’s Car Accident Laws
Car accident victims often find themselves in a state of shock after being involved in a collision. However, once they have processed what happened and received medical care, they may find that filing a claim against the other driver is the best way to pay accident-related expenses and ultimately, to start moving on with… Read More »
How Do Juries Calculate Damages In Car Accident Cases?
When two parties are unable to reach a settlement agreement with their insurers following a crash, they often decide to go through the litigation process to resolve the issues of liability and damages. This leaves the problem of determining fault and calculating damages up to a jury, who will be required to take certain… Read More »
Filing A Car Accident Report In Oklahoma
The instinct of many of those who are involved in car accidents is to contact the police. What some don’t realize, however, is that Oklahoma law actually requires motorists to report certain car accidents. Doing so has a number of benefits. For instance, it ensures that injured parties receive emergency medical care if necessary… Read More »
How Social Media Could Negatively Affect Your Car Accident Case
Social media has become increasingly prevalent in our day to day lives. While these sites do allow family and friends to stay in touch despite long distance and have a number of other benefits, they can also have negative consequences. Social media posts, for instance, are often taken out of context by opposing legal… Read More »
Obtaining Surveillance Footage After A Car Accident
Video recordings, whether from traffic cameras or nearby security cameras, can prove crucial in demonstrating fault after an accident. Locating and obtaining those videos can, however, prove challenging, so if you were involved in a car crash, you should consider reaching out to an experienced Tulsa auto accident lawyer for help obtaining the evidence… Read More »
Why Are Rollover Accidents So Dangerous?
There are many different types of car accidents. Some, however, tend to cause more traumatic injuries than others. Rollover accidents, for instance, are notorious for their high risk of catastrophic injuries, a trend that is largely due to the fact that victims can sustain multiple injuries as the vehicle rolls. In fact, these kinds… Read More »
Collecting Evidence After A Car Accident
It is not uncommon for people who are involved in car accidents to be confused or have trouble thinking clearly immediately after the crash. They may panic or simply fail to acknowledge the severity of the collision. While this is completely understandable, it is important for car accident victims to try and remain as… Read More »
The Dangers Of Tailgating
While most people are aware that tailgating can cause accidents, many drivers continue to engage in this dangerous behavior. In most cases, it is the tailgating driver, or the driver who strikes another vehicle, who is held liable for any resulting injuries. There are, however, a few exceptions to this rule, with which injured… Read More »
Winter Driving Tips For Oklahoma Motorists
While we don’t usually see a lot of snow in Oklahoma during the winter months, we do often experience below freezing temperatures. Furthermore, just because there may not be a lot of snow on the road does not mean that it is safe to drive. In fact, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) estimates… Read More »
The Dangers Of SUV Rollover Accidents
Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are among the most popular types of vehicles currently on the market. In fact, in 2019, the New York Times reported that SUVs made up nearly 48 percent of vehicle sales in the U.S. This trend shows few signs of slowing down, with motorists still drawn to these heavy-duty vehicles… Read More »
