However, liability with any vehicle crash is complicated. Running a red light does not automatically entitle you to compensation, and there are other requirements to meet when filing a claim. A Tulsa car accident attorney will describe how the process works, especially the types of evidence that will be important to your case. An overview …
The Dangers of Self-Driving Cars
Despite the promising technology of automated vehicles, the risk of serious accidents remains. There was a time when cruise control and seat belts represented the latest and greatest in automotive safety features, and airbags came along just a few years later. Today, automakers are focused on different levels of automation and the move to self-driving …
Should I Call My WC Attorney After All of My Doctor’s Appointments?
Consult with an Oklahoma workers’ comp lawyer early and often Getting proper medical care is a priority after any accident, and this is certainly true for employees who are hurt on the job. The nature of the treatment will vary, and the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC) reports an array of injuries related to the …
Who is Held Liable for a City Bus Accident?
Help from an Oklahoma bus accident attorney is critical for proving liability. Many people assume that traveling by bus is one of the safest forms of transportation, and there is truth to this assumption. In fact, fatalities from bus accidents represent a tiny fraction of the total victims killed in motor vehicle accidents annually. Still, …
Aggressive Driving vs. Road Rage
Recklessness and anger increase the risk of Oklahoma car accidents. When you encounter aggressive driving or road rage on an Oklahoma roadway, you are probably not too concerned with the differences between the two. You simply realize that you are in danger, both because of erratic, risky driving, and the fact that this person might …
Insurers Uncertain When It Comes to Safety of Self-Driving Vehicles
On behalf of Brad Wicker of BDIW Law posted on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Self-driving vehicles are designed to protect drivers and others on the road, but insurers are uncertain whether automated features actually reduce accident and injury risks. In recent years, there has been a steady push for increased automation in newly manufactured vehicles. Self-driving cars and those …
What to do if You Fail a Field Sobriety Test
On behalf of Brad Wicker of BDIW Law posted on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Our Ponca City, OK DUI attorneys explain what to do if you fail a field sobriety test. It is every driver’s worst nightmare: You are headed down the road when you spot red lights flashing in your rearview mirror. You pull over and the officer …
On November 1, Some Oklahoma Prison Inmates May be Eligible for Release
Now that drug possession and property crimes under $500 are misdemeanors instead of felonies, many prison inmates may be eligible for resentencing. In 2016, state voters approved a measure that reduced most drug possession offenses to misdemeanors and doubled the felony threshold for property crimes. Now that Governor Kevin Stitt has signed enabling legislation, that measure goes …
OK Officials Confirm First Vaping-Related Illness
The first vaping-related illness in Oklahoma may only be the first of many more to come. A Tulsa County teenager under 18, whose name was not released, is the Sooner State’s first victim of a vaping-related pulmonary illness, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Some vaping victims use black market devices which utilize …
State Approves Workers’ Comp Loss Costs Decrease
Even though there may be less money in the workers’ compensation system, job injury victims are still entitled to substantial benefits. A drop in the average workers’ compensation claim amount probably means lower insurance premiums as well, which makes less money available for job injury victims. Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready approved a 5.1 percent decrease. He expects …