Truck accidents tend to cause more property damage and more severe injuries than car accidents, and the party legally responsible for a truck accident is usually the company that owns the truck and employs the driver. Many of the major risks for car accidents are the same no matter what kind of vehicles are involved. …
Dangers of Distracted Trucking are NOT Limited to Phone Use
Non-Texting distracted driving by truck drivers puts Oklahoma motorists at risk. The dangers of texting and driving have been known for many years, prompting lawmakers in Oklahoma and many other US states to enact legislation regarding use of cell phones behind the wheel. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) followed suit by developing rules …
Signs of an Undiagnosed Injury After a Truck Accident
Oklahoma truck accident victims may suffer in the aftermath Truck accidents are among the most destructive, devastating types of traffic crashes on Oklahoma highways, and statistics indicate that they happen quite frequently. According to the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO), almost 75 people are killed and around 1,200 are injured in truck collisions every year. …
Tips for Avoiding a Truck’s Blind Spot and Serious Truck Accidents
Driving in the Blind Spot Increases the Risk of Oklahoma Truck Accidents Truck accidents comprise less than 5% of the total traffic crashes throughout Oklahoma every year, but they tend to cause significant damage and destruction when they do occur. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there are approximately 125 fatalities and …
