Truck Accidents
Dangers of Truck Accidents for Motorists
Second only to State Route 3, State Route 9 is one of the longest state highways in Oklahoma. Sadly, it is also one of the deadliest. Between 2010 and 2016, there were 50 fatal crashes that occurred on State Route 9, resulting in the deaths of 60 people. The majority of those accidents, sadly, occurred…
Read MoreSafety Tips for Driving Large Vehicles in and Around Oklahoma City
If you own an SUV or pickup truck, and you feel like you’re driving around in a powerful tank, that’s because you might be. Car lovers have noticed the trend in the growing and spacious sizes of vehicles and have started to compare the sizes of some large vehicles to the equivalent of World War…
Read MoreReckless Truck Drivers Make the Entire Industry More Dangerous
The trucking industry has long argued that the majority of crashes involving tractor-trailers were caused by the motoring public. Those claims will not be going away anytime soon after the results of a survey conducted by The Travelers Cos. was released. The survey, which focused on motorists’ behavior in 2020, was released recently. Titled 2021…
Read MoreTruck Accidents Involving Landscaping Vehicles
Landscaping beautifies the streets, roads, and sights across Oklahoma. Landscaping work includes trimming tree branches, making home residences look nice, filling in construction sites, creating parks, and many other activities. For every type of landscaping work, there are many distinct types of landscaping trucks that can help do the job. Some of the many types…
Read MoreTractor-Trailers and Blind Spot Accidents
Commercial trucks and 18-wheelers are huge vehicles, weighing in at between 20,000 to 80,000 pounds, depending on its cargo. This massive size prevents truckers from being able to see every area around their cab and trailer, unlike drivers of passenger cars. The areas that truckers cannot see are called “blind spots,” and are dangerous for…
Read MoreFMCSA Extends Trucking Waivers Again
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a high priority for the nation is ensuring that the nation’s supply chain functions properly. Many products are in short supply. There are many other shortages too such as not enough truck drivers and not enough people who can help with loading and unloading the products. These shortages are due to…
Read MoreResponsibilities of Trucking Companies and Their Drivers to Prevent Accidents
The causes of many truck accidents can be tracked back to negligent maintenance and upkeep of the vehicles. This is why safety experts who monitor the trucking industry emphasize the need for trucking carriers and their drivers to perform proper inspections of these rigs prior to and after trips, and to have proper repairs done…
Read MoreWhich Truck Parts Are Actually More Likely to Be Defective?
In 2019, we wrote about a college student who was killed because of a missing $3 truck part. The story captured our attention because of its tragic nature, but also because it was an outlier: when you think of defective truck parts, washers don’t usually top the list. Most of the time, people assume it…
Read MoreWhat Evidence Can Help Prove I’m Not at Fault for a Truck Accident?
Trucking accidents are a frequent occurrence all across the country. Transportation companies often worry about their bottom line, which includes insurance costs. Liability leads to increased expenses for the company and driver, so it stands to reason that trucking companies aren’t quick to accept responsibility for damages or injuries. Victims driving passenger vehicles involved in…
Read MoreTypes of Compensation for Injured Truck Drivers
Professional truck drivers transport equipment and products along the roadways and highways of Oklahoma on a daily basis. Although driving a commercial truck can be an excellent job and source of steady, dependable income, sometimes the occupation comes with an unwanted price. Many drivers extend themselves with long days and weeks on the road, which…
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