People who drive too slowly in the left lane put other drivers at risk. This is because slow drivers in the left lane can cause traffic jams, accidents and road rage incidents. Starting November 1, the left lanes on the road are only going to be for passing other vehicles. Drivers who remain in them …
Hours of Service regulations are important for safety purposes
Drivers who are tired shouldn’t be on the road at all. When the driver who is fatigued is a trucker, there is a good chance that negative events will occur. These professionals are expected to keep control of trucks that pull large trailers filled with cargo. Being too fatigued can lead them to make decisions …
Semitruck crashes are often horrific with long lasting impacts
Semitruck crashes are that can especially horrific. These very large and heavy trucks slamming into a much smaller and lighter vehicle can lead to damage and injuries that are catastrophic. For the people who are victims of these crashes, the horrors of the accident aren’t going to go anywhere fast. We understand the trauma that …
Semitrucks need respect and space on highways
With the winter season here, it is imperative that all drivers try to remain as safe as possible on the roads. The highways are a particular area where accidents can be devastating. Semitrucks that are on the highways pose a big risk to other drivers. Everyone who travels on these busy roads need to understand …
Do I Need an Attorney if I am Injured in a Truck Accident?
If you or a loved one was involved in a truck accident in Oklahoma, you know just how devastating truck accidents can be. Truck accidents often result in severe, debilitating, and lifelong injuries, if they do not result in death. To help make up for a victim’s losses, the law allows victims and their families …
How Could Self-Driving Trucks Change the Industry?
Many experts tout the advantages of self-driving trucks, but concerns remain over whether testing on public roadways is safe. Self-driving cars have gained traction in the consumer auto market in the US in recent years, so it is only logical that the same technology would eventually extend over to autonomous commercial vehicles. A recent article …
New Tech Can Help Truck Drivers Fight Off Fatigue
With truck driver fatigue an ongoing problem, recent advancements can help reduce the potential for deadly truck accidents. Truck driver fatigue has plagued US highways for decades, even after the enactment of Hours of Service (HOS) rules by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Though various strategies have been implemented to track HOS and …
The Differences Between Car and Truck Accidents
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. …
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. …
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 …
