On behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Jul 27, 2020 | Car Accidents, Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents
Because of their size, large commercial vehicles have a great deal of momentum when driving. When their brakes fail, these trucks can strike other vehicles at highway speeds, and the results can be catastrophic or even deadly. Problems with trucks’ brakes contribute...
On behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Sep 25, 2019 | Car Accidents, Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | May 24, 2019 | Car Accidents, Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Edmond motorists spend several hours a day behind the wheel. The more time spent on the roads, the greater the risk of drivers losing their focus or overlooking something. Though many vehicles have advanced safety features, no system will ever be perfect as long...
On behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Apr 11, 2018 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Last month, a self-driving SUV struck and killed a pedestrian. According to reports, the woman was walking her bicycle across a road when an Uber vehicle apparently didn’t detect her. The SUV was part of a testing program for the new, autonomous driving...
On behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Dec 11, 2014 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Oklahoma residents know that one of the leading causes of deaths in this country is motor vehicle crashes. Some fatal motor vehicle accidents result from poor road conditions, weather conditions and other uncontrollable factors. Negligence of another person is also a...
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 | Sep 5, 2014 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Any motor vehicle accident could lead to serious or fatal injuries. Fatal car accidents can happen anywhere, and here in Oklahoma, local government units and various organizations monitor fatal accident reports and develop statistics to help them in addressing the...
On behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Jul 30, 2014 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Roads and highways can be dangerous places when careless or reckless drivers are present, whether in Oklahoma or elsewhere in the country. Unfortunately, sometimes, these drivers are involved in fatal accidents because they disregard their basic responsibilities. When...
On behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Jun 27, 2014 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents, whether in Oklahoma or elsewhere in the country, always have the potential to injure and kill people. Sadly, a great many fatal accidents could have been prevented if drivers had simply followed traffic rules, driven while sober or otherwise...
On behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | May 9, 2014 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Every driver in Oklahoma is required to be cautious when traveling on streets and highways. So is every pedestrian when traveling streets where cars and trucks and other vehicles travel. Unfortunately, even when a pedestrian is careful, he or she can be injured or...
