You have bad brakes and need new tires. Can you be considered liable for a car accident? Liability in a car accident is typically based on negligence. Negligence often means not following traffic laws, such as running stop signs or speeding. It could also mean engaging in distracting behaviors, such as texting, reading, dealing with …
What Do You Need to Qualify for SSD in OK?
You are disabled and cannot work. Do you qualify for Social Security Disability benefits? A serious accident can suddenly leave you unable to work. You may be paralyzed or disabled in some way. You may have suffered from head trauma, a spinal cord injury, or other long-term injury. The doctor says you may not be …
Can You File a Workers’ Comp Claim After Being Terminated?
Workers’ compensation rules can be tricky. What happens if you were injured on the job and then laid off? When an employee is injured while performing their work duties, they can receive workers’ compensation benefits under Oklahoma law. But what if you suffer a workplace injury, inform your supervisor, and are subsequently terminated? Well, that …
What are Delayed Injuries You Could Experience from a Motorcycle Accident?
You may feel fine after a motorcycle crash but watch out for these injuries that may appear days later. You just got into an accident while riding your motorcycle. You were wearing a helmet, so you escaped with just a few bumps and bruises. You think you will be fine. What you may not know …
What Should I Do if a Driver Offers Me Cash After an Accident?
We all like quick cash, but is it a good idea to accept it after a car crash? You get rear-ended by another driver. You try to give them your insurance information, but they refuse to give you theirs. Instead, they offer you a wad of cash. What should you do? Should you accept it? …
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 …
Do Bicyclists Have to Follow the Same Rules and Laws That Drivers Do?
Oklahoma bicycle riders have both rights and responsibilities to follow the law. Oklahoma roads and adjacent spaces are designed for many types of road users, so traffic laws must also accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians in addition to motorized vehicles. Instead of enacting a separate set of rules, state laws do apply and exist for the …
How do I Sue for Damages Caused by a Drunk Driver?
Statutes banning drinking and driving have been on the books in every US state for decades, yet statistics indicate that DUI collisions remain a threat to all road users. According to an Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO) report, there are around 2,950 alcohol-related crashes every year statewide. Almost 200 people are killed in these incidents, …
How do accidents happen in work zones?
Negligence is behind work zone accidents in Oklahoma There is a saying that summer is road work season in the US, but the truth is that there are various projects going on across Oklahoma throughout the year. On any given day, you can drive around Tulsa and see work zone signs alerting motorists to the …
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. …
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