It is usually the rear motorist who pays for injuries and damage from a rear-end collision. That motorist or their insurance company is often presumed to be financially responsible due to laws about following from a safe distance and paying attention to the road. However, fault for a rear-end accident is not always so straightforward. […]
Reckless driving is usually considered a criminal offense, which signals how serious a reckless driver’s lapse of judgment is. Behaviors that can be considered reckless driving include: Racing. Speeding well beyond the limit. Passing in an illegal manner. Weaving through traffic. Improperly passing a school bus. Running a red light or stop sign. The statutes […]
You cannot know how much to expect from a car accident settlement until someone has taken a full inventory of your accident-related damages. Many victims allow an experienced car accident lawyer to complete this inventory. After speaking with your doctors and reviewing all other relevant documentation, your Tulsa car accident lawyer can explain how much […]
Some of the most common driving distractions include speaking with others in the vehicle, texting, eating and drinking, and staring at sights in the distance. Any act that takes away from one’s ability to drive safely can be a distraction. There are many reasons why federal authorities and many states are constantly working to reduce […]
After a truck accident, make your health your utmost concern and seek medical attention immediately. Next, call a truck accident lawyer to obtain the compensation you deserve for medical treatment, pain and suffering, professional damages, and all other harm resulting from the truck accident. Hiring a Tulsa truck accident lawyer is a common tactic for […]
Fighting the insurance company after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is, unfortunately, a challenge that many face. Rather than receiving a fair settlement offer from an insurance company, you may receive pushback, lowball settlement offers, and other tactics to deprive you of the compensation you deserve. You should not have to deal with insurance companies’ […]
The truck accident claims process requires filing a claim, establishing fault, documenting losses, and negotiating a settlement. This is a big-picture view of the process, and it can be much more complicated in reality. The claims process may become even more complicated if liable insurers are unwilling to settle for a fair amount. You don’t […]
Get an attorney for a car accident as soon as you possibly can. If you don’t hire a lawyer right away, you risk missing the filing deadline for your case. Waiting can also compromise critical evidence, as video footage and other key pieces of your case may no longer be available. A Tulsa car accident […]
Like motorcyclists and pedestrians, bicycle riders have little protection in an accident scenario. With the possible exception of their helmets (that may crack in a forceful collision), a bicycle rider has no barrier between their head and the ground in an accident. Suppose they strike their head on the ground with much force. In that […]
In a head-on collision scenario, the front of one vehicle strikes the front of an oncoming vehicle approaching from the opposite direction. These accidents typically happen on dual-lane roadways with one travel lane proceeding in each direction. When drivers fail to watch the road attentively or engage in distracted or intoxicated driving, they may cause […]
