Category Archives: Personal Injury
What is the Average Motorcycle Settlement in Oklahoma?
Generally speaking, motorcycle accident settlements are usually higher than your typical car accident settlement amount. This is because motorcycle accidents can easily result in very severe injuries and even death. While wearing safety gear is important, no amount of safety gear can protect a motorcyclist the way the structure of a car can. Injuries… Read More »
Family of Construction Worker Killed by Dump Truck Wins $8.5M in Wrongful Death Settlement
The family of a construction worker who died after being struck by a dump truck in downtown St. Paul, MN will be awarded $8.5 million for their wrongful death lawsuit settlement. The 61-year-old construction worker was killed at a construction site in September of 2022. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the widow… Read More »
Lawsuit Alleges Semi-Truck Driver Was on His Cell Phone When He Killed Another Motorist
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against one of the largest trucking companies in the country, JB Hunt, after one of their drivers crashed into a disabled vehicle killing the occupant. An attorney representing the victim sent a video that shows the truck driver on his cell phone at the moment of impact…. Read More »
Plaintiff Suffers Severe Injuries After Being Rear-Ended by Semi-Truck
A Georgia man has filed a $10 million personal injury lawsuit against a trucking company after he was badly injured when his pickup truck was rear-ended by a semi driven by an amusement park rides company. The lawsuit, which was filed on June 6th in Georgia, was moved to federal court according to documents… Read More »
Estate of Victim in I-81 Crash Files Lawsuit Against Truck Driver, Trucking Company for Wrongful Death
The driver of a semi-truck that lost control and killed three people on Interstate 81 in mid-July allegedly ignored drive-time regulations and had been driving 36 of the last 72 hours when the crash took place, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the driver and the company he works for. The 80-year-old… Read More »
Family Alleges Negligence in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Trucking Company
The estate and family of a man who was killed in a truck accident has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the trucking company and the truck driver involved in the crash. The complaint, which was filed in June, blames the driver for failing to stay in his lane and not attempting to slow… Read More »
Bus Crash Victim’s Families File Personal Injury Suits Against Trucking Company and Others
Attorneys representing the estates of three individuals who died in a fiery bus crash that included students on their way to school have filed three wrongful death lawsuits against the trucking company and others who were allegedly involved in the fatal accident. On June 11, representatives for the victims sued a trucking company, a… Read More »
What Immediate Steps Should You Take After a Motorcycle Accident?
Accidents involving motorcycles tend to come with serious injuries. There’s nothing between you and the road like there is in a car or a truck. Even minor accidents can cause serious injuries to the motorcyclist, so it’s important to know what to do after an accident. Unfortunately, what you say or do following a… Read More »
Multi-Vehicle Crash with Semi-Truck in Oklahoma Leaves Two Injured
At least two people suffered injury as a result of a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-trailer this past month on Interstate 44 in northwest Oklahoma City. The crash occurred on I-44 near Northwest 36th Street causing a significant backup of traffic in the metro area. A traffic helicopter showed that several lanes of traffic… Read More »
Driver Killed After Semi-Truck Crash Involving Blown Tire in Tulsa
A recent crash on Highway 169 highlights the importance of performing routine inspections on your vehicle. When it comes to semi-trucks and commercial logistics vehicles, drivers are required to perform routine inspections on the vehicle before it makes a delivery. Drivers are also required to inspect the vehicle during the journey to ensure that… Read More »
Cyclist Gets $29 Million After Being Struck by Driver from Plumbing Company
A Pennsylvania jury recently awarded $29 million to a cyclist who was disabled by a brain injury after a commercial truck driver struck him in Lancaster County. According to the lawsuit, the 51-year-old plaintiff was riding his bike on the Enola Low-Grade Trail in Lancaster County on July 16, 2022. When the plaintiff attempted… Read More »
Man Sues Harley-Davidson After Motorcycle Accident
A Midland man has filed a personal injury lawsuit after he lost part of his leg in a motorcycle crash. The named defendants in the lawsuit are Harley-Davidson Motor Co. and the Odessa dealership that sold him the motorcycle. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff bought a 2023 Harley FLTRXSE CVO in March brand… Read More »
Jury Awards $30M to Plaintiff in Oilfield Explosion Accident
A Colorado jury recently awarded $30 million to an oilfield worker who was severely injured when a fracking tank exploded four years ago. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff, a married father of two and a U.S. Air Force veteran, was working at the time of the explosion as a well tester for a… Read More »
Common Causes of Oklahoma Oilfield Accidents
As one of our country’s largest producers of crude oil, Oklahoma employs thousands of oil and gas workers across the state. Unfortunately, oilfields are one of the most dangerous places that a person can work and it is not uncommon for employees to sustain serious injuries while on the job. It is, however, often… Read More »
