While Oklahoma often has reliably decent weather, it still has its share of high winds and even icy conditions. Certain weather events make it more likely vehicles will encounter dangers leading to serious injuries. These dangerous moments can lead to pain and suffering as well as economic hardships. 29-Vehicle Pileup
An Oklahoma car crash can total the vehicles involved and devastate lives when they result in traumatic brain injuries. Often these injuries have no physical signs, making the on-site diagnosis a challenge. If your loved one had an accident, seeking medical attention quickly is critical for minimizing the potential for
Pedestrians and bicyclists traveling along roads and highways represent one of the most vulnerable subsets of people involved in accidents. Due to their lack of protection, they experience a higher rate of serious accidents and fatalities in most areas of the country. In Oklahoma, pedestrian fatalities continue to be a
While earning a driver’s license is a milestone for teens, parents are often less enthusiastic about the idea of their child behind the wheel. Although teen drivers have an increased risk for auto accident injury, encouraging good habits can produce safe motorists. These tips can help your new driver stay safe
Oklahoma motorists should not assume that their vehicles are safe even if they are equipped with safety systems. Drivers will still need to pay attention to the road if they want to avoid getting into accidents. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested electronic driver assist systems in Mercedes, Tesla,
With children out of school, there are plenty of people in Oklahoma who take long road trips over the summer. Unfortunately, summertime also sees an increase in the number of car accidents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that car and motorcycle crashes are the leading causes
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, more and more drivers in fatal car crashes are being found with drugs in their system. Oklahoma residents will want to know about the study that the GHSA has conducted regarding the issue of drugged driving. After studying fatal car crashes in 2016, researchers found
Distracted driving remains a serious problem in Oklahoma and other parts of the country even though most states have laws in place prohibiting cell phone use while operating a vehicle. However, research suggests the problem is actually getting worse. An analysis of nearly 65 million vehicle trips found distracted driving
Oklahoma residents could fall asleep without even knowing it while driving. Drivers could also cause an accident by rear-ending another vehicle or after losing control of their vehicle for any reason. Although some may believe that accidents are only caused by poor drivers, this is not necessarily the case. In
Pokémon Go, the smartphone game that was launched in the summer of 2016, enjoyed a huge following but also led to many reports of injuries and accidents as players became distracted or oblivious to their surroundings. A study has shown that drivers are hit especially hard by the phenomenon, which