Edmond Oklahoma Personal Injury Law Blog
Signs of a TBI after a vehicle collision
It’s no surprise Oklahomans like to drive fast. In April 2019, the state passed legislation increasing the speed limit on Oklahoma turnpikes from 75 mph to 80 mph. Sadly, increased speed limits can sometimes result in more car crashes. If motorists are traveling at...
Long-haul trucks coming up short on federal laws may hold fault
Even though your accident happened fast, you think you would have noticed anything out of the ordinary with the truck you collided with. But what your eye couldn’t pick up were the violations that happened before the truck ever got near Oklahoma City. Large trucks are...
An inaccurate or delayed diagnosis can have grave consequences
Nobody is perfect. When a medical professional makes a mistake however, the consequences can be life-changing, or even deadly. Oftentimes it’s the result of an incorrect or delayed diagnosis. A 2019 study from the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine looked at...
The severity of truck accidents
Semi-truck accidents are frequently occurring and a prevalent threat in Oklahoma. Oklahoma has tens of thousands of trucks speeding along its highways daily. These semi-trucks weigh 80,000 pounds on average, making them difficult to stop. The high volume of...
Fatal crashes at intersection red lights at a 10-year high
Even if you are an extremely conscientious driver, you cannot avoid all road-related risks. Statistics show that your chance of losing your life because of other drivers who run red lights is on the rise. According to the Shawnee News-Star, fatalities caused by people...
Avoid these three common types of motorcycle accidents
Because Edmond has famously mild autumns, you may be able to ride your motorcycle for two or three more months. Still, while there are more motorcyclists on Oklahoma’s roadways during the summer, motorcycle accidents do not stop in September, October or...
Study: Automated safety features reducing risks of crashes
As you drive around Edmond, Oklahoma City – or any other U.S. city – you probably make use of the tools available to make your journey safer and less time-consuming. Everyone uses traffic signals and traffic signs designed to move vehicles more efficiently...
Avoid these 3 common types of motorcycle accidents
Because Edmond has famously mild autumns, you may be able to ride your motorcycle for two or three more months. Still, while there are more motorcyclists on Oklahoma’s roadways during the summer, motorcycle accidents do not stop in September, October or...
Do you need a police report for a fender bender?
The majority of traffic collisions that occur around the United States are minor fender benders. You'd never know it by reading or watching the reports of the most serious wrecks, though. A car in Oklahoma becoming lodged underneath a school bus makes for an...
UPS buys interest in self-driving truck company
UPS, a long-time supporter of transportation technologies, has jumped on the automated driving bandwagon, with an investment into autonomous trucks. The investment was with TuSimple, which is test-driving tractor-trailers to see if the invention can improve the...
