Determining fault in a trucking accident is more complex than determining fault in a normal automobile wreck. Due to their much larger size and the heavy loads they bear, trucks that become involved in accidents may cause more damage. They also fall under different rules, specifically those set by The Federal
Commercial truck collisions with cars and other passenger vehicles are a huge safety problem in this country. Even if you have been in a truck accident, you might not realize the scope of the danger. Some statistics from the federal government might help make the matter clear. Transportation Department trucking
Every time you get behind the wheel, it is likely that you will share the road with large commercial trucks. It is such a regular occurrence that you might not feel any hesitation toward driving alongside a semi-trailer, but it might be more dangerous than you think if you are
An accident with any variety of vehicle has the potential to be deadly, but the danger is definitely higher when one vehicle is a commercial vehicle. Commercial vehicles like buses and semi trucks handle very differently from traditional passenger vehicles. Understanding these differences as the driver of a regular passenger
Currently, federal law requires large trucks to have underride guards on the rear of their vehicles. These guards help to stop underride accidents where a smaller vehicle slips under the rear of the truck. Some experts are now pushing for federal regulations requiring underride guards on the sides of large trucks as
Unlike minor fender benders, a collision between a big rig and your car, traveling at highway speeds on I-35 or I-44 in Oklahoma, can have devastating consequences. We often represent clients injured in crashes that caused the death or life-altering injury of a loved one. According to the Insurance Institute
Trucking safety is a major public concern for people in Oklahoma and across the country. It’s important to note that tractor-trailer accidents are far more likely to injure or even kill the occupants of passenger cars than truckers. Therefore, it’s vital that the government maintains clear and accurate information about
Commercial truck drivers in Oklahoma might want to check their brakes. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week is scheduled to take place Sept. 16-22. During the event, CVSA inspectors will conduct roadside checks on commercial trucks and pull from service those with critical brake issues. Brake violations are
President Trump signed a proclamation on November 30, 2017, that has officially deemed December 2017 National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. The purpose is clear, as the people of Oklahoma probably know how driving under the influence can impact the lives of drivers, passengers and bystanders. Every 50 minutes in America,
An important part of truck accident prevention is knowing what trucks are physically capable of. Trucks are the largest vehicles on the road and put cars in more danger than themselves. Truck accidents frequently involve overrides or underrides. The first occurs when a truck collides into the back of a