Not Every Deadly Motorcycle Accident Involves Another Vehicle

While it is true that most motorcycles are involved in accidents and suffer life-threatening injuries because of other vehicles, it is also not uncommon for riders to suffer harm in single-vehicle accidents. In June 2023, the Tulsa Police Department responded to a motorcycle passenger accident close to North Trenton Avenue and East Pine Street. When…

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With a New Safety Rating System on the Way, Trucking Companies Need to Step Up

A fundamental expectation among drivers is that the commercial trucks sharing the highways have undergone rigorous safety assessments, ensuring that they meet the necessary standards to operate safely. Unfortunately, the current truck safety rating system falls significantly short of fulfilling this crucial requirement. With a majority of freight carriers lacking a safety rating, a glaring…

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Who Investigates Interstate Truck Accidents in Oklahoma?

Truck accidents often result from human errors like DUI, distracted driving, fatigue, speeding, and blind spot negligence. However, factors beyond the driver’s control, like defective parts, improper loading, tire blowouts, weather, and insecure trailers, can also contribute to these accidents. To properly identify the liable party, your trusted Tulsa truck accident attorney will conduct a…

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I Was Hit by a Food Delivery Driver in Tulsa; Now What?

Delivery drivers should be thanked for the service they provide our communities. Without them, local businesses would lose customers and you would lose the option to order in. When these delivery drivers get into accidents, however, they often create a bigger headache than accidents with other drivers. How is a delivery driver accident similar to…

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The Holiday Season Can Be Dangerous for Pedestrians

During the holiday season, shoppers flood our pedestrian-friendly streets in Tulsa to find gifts for their family and friends. With the increase in pedestrian traffic, there is also the amplified risk of pedestrian strike accidents, as store workers and frantic shoppers jockey for the scarce parking spaces in dense areas. This danger is highlighted in…

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Is Legalized Marijuana Impacting Roadway Safety?

In September 2022, an accident in Tulsa claimed the lives of three teenagers when a 17-year-old driver lost control of her car. The driver now faces charges of first-degree manslaughter and driving under the influence of drugs. According to Fox News 23, a preliminary report suggested that high speed contributed to the crash. While in…

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Liability Issues in Tulsa Building Strike Crashes

It sounded like a crash of lightning on a sunny day, claims an eyewitness, but this was no natural disaster, but rather a dangerous building strike. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a nail salon and a hair studio near 103rd and Memorial became the unexpected scene of chaos when an elderly woman experienced a medical episode behind…

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What Is a Diffuse Axonal Brain Injury?

When a person is involved in a motorcycle, car, or truck accident, they may hit their head, causing a diffuse axonal injury (DAI). After being diagnosed with this severe brain injury, the individual’s life will never be the same. They will need to learn how to carry out their daily obligations and duties in a…

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It’s Time for Tulsa to Stop the Wind Tower Truck Convoys

In Oklahoma, town planners typically allocate extra space when designing road networks to accommodate future urban growth. The infrastructure is tailored to meet the specific needs of the local community. However, when these infrastructures are strained by excessive traffic or the presence of oversized truck convoys, it can lead to confusion – and anger. Currently,…

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