Oklahoma road accidents involving trucks can be particularly serious because of the size of the trucks compared to other vehicles. Drivers and passengers in cars or on motorcycles or bicycles may suffer catastrophic injuries as a result. However, a think tank known as...
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Truck Accidents
Overloaded trucks are a danger to all road users
Federal law allows fully laden semi-tractor trailers to weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, but some trucking companies in Oklahoma and around the country exceed this limit in order to squeeze a little additional revenue out of each trip. When they do, they expose all...
Aspects of truck accident cases
A lawsuit that follows a motor vehicle collision will commonly seek compensation for losses. Financial losses may derive from property damage and bodily injury. While there are commonalities among collisions on Oklahoma roads, differences exist when comparing...
Fatal traffic accidents concern many
Thousands of people lose their lives in fatal crashes in the United States, and Oklahoma drivers might worry about their risks on the road. Defensive driving skills may help, but reckless drivers might present dangers that make some collisions unavoidable. Deadly...
Some reasons for truck accidents
Truck accidents rank among the most potentially deadly collisions on Oklahoma roads. A massive tractor-trailer could cause crushing damage to smaller vehicles in a crash. Other dangers, such as loose loads or tires blowing out, might result in severe injuries. Those...
Fatigued truck drivers can be deadly on Oklahoma highways
Tractor-trailers frequently pass through Lawton on I-44. Many of these truckers have been on the road for hours by the time they get here, and they might have hundreds of miles yet to cover that day. Due to the sheer size of the United States and frequent demands from...
Accidents increase while truck accident fatalities decrease
Oklahoma motorists must regularly share the roads with huge trucks. Recent data has shown that although road accidents have increased, deaths stemming from truck accidents have decreased. Crash data shows decrease in truck accident deaths According to data from the...
Evidence for truck accident claims
Truck accidents could leave victims suffering from terrible injuries. While no one wants to be harmed in such a manner, at least there may be options for procuring compensation after a truck collision in Oklahoma. A personal injury lawsuit or auto liability claim...
What are the most common types of truck accidents in Oklahoma?
Commercial truck accidents are often fatal for the driver in the smaller car because of the drastic difference in size and weight between the vehicles. You should exercise caution when you see an 18-wheeler on the road to help avoid an accident like one of the...
Factors that can increase the risk of a truck accident
Commercial trucks regularly travel through Oklahoma. Certain trends can lead to truck accidents, which can be devastating. These are the common factors that come into play. Driver fatigue Truck drivers have long working hours and often don’t take breaks to rest. As a...