On behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Oct 30, 2014 | Car Accidents
As most Oklahomans know, car crashes can happen anytime and anywhere. The first question in the minds of those who respond to a crash is, how devastating is this crash? Will they find no one injured or will there be many fatalities? How much physical destruction of...
On behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Oct 23, 2014 | Motorcycle Accidents
In Oklahoma, just like anywhere else in the country, motorcyclists face more dangers than drivers of other motor vehicles, which makes them vulnerable to severe injury and death. When a motorcycle collides with other vehicles such as cars or trucks, a relatively...
On behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Oct 17, 2014 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Many Oklahoma commercial vehicles are used to transport passengers and items over short and long distances. Only professional drivers or people who have undergone extensive training in operating large vehicles are legally allowed to drive vehicles, such as passenger...
On behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Oct 10, 2014 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Based on recent statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 33,500 fatalities resulted from motor vehicle accidents in 2012. The numbers in the previous year were almost equal to that number. The latest data shows that traffic...
On behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Oct 3, 2014 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Trucks used by various industries in the United States are considered commercial vehicles. These “big rigs,” such as delivery trucks seen in and around Edmunds, Oklahoma, are large and weigh more than 10,000 pounds. Considering the size and weight of these...