Car Accident
What Counts as Medical Expenses in a Tulsa Car Accident Lawsuit?
If you were injured in a Tulsa car accident, you can seek compensation for your medical expenses. These expenses typically encompass healthcare-related costs like hospital stays, medications, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and emotional therapy, as well as ongoing medical check-ups and interventions. These expenses are considered part of the overall healthcare and recovery process resulting…
Read MoreIs 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…
Read MoreLiability 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…
Read MoreCommon Terms You Might Come Across in Your Car Accident Case
Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident can be tough. Besides coping with injuries, medical bills, and damage to your property, you might feel overwhelmed by all the legal words and phrases you’re hearing as you’re simply trying to get compensation for what you’ve been through. While a Tulsa car accident attorney will help…
Read MoreNHTSA Proposing New Seat Belt Rules
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has long been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at minimizing road accidents and their potentially catastrophic consequences. One crucial element in this ongoing battle for safer roads is the use of seat belts. The NHTSA’s new proposed seat belt rules take a significant step forward in enhancing…
Read MoreDriving in Oklahoma Can Be Deadly
Oklahoma residents may or may not be surprised to learn that Oklahoma is one of the deadliest states for driving. While accidents can happen in any state at any time, there are certain reasons why The Sooner State has so many fatal accidents. Oklahoma is #4 for worst drivers in the United States: According to…
Read MoreHead-On Collisions Are Often Traumatic and Devastating
A head-on collision occurs when the front of one car strikes the front end of another car. They are one of the most serious accidents that a person can experience. These types of car accidents produce painful and catastrophic injuries, severe property damage, lifelong complications, mental and emotional trauma, hefty medical bills, and so much…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to “Negotiate a Settlement” for a Car Accident?
When people are involved in a car accident that wasn’t their fault, they are likely to experience pain, suffering, physical injuries, and other losses. As a result, their medical bills, vehicle repairs, and other losses – plus missed income from being out of work – might be accumulating fast, causing them to experience hardships during…
Read MoreConcussions Due to Car Accidents Can Be Fatal or Catastrophic
Car accidents can easily cause a concussion for several reasons. On impact, especially at high speeds, an occupant of a vehicle can strike another passenger, a dashboard, a side of the car, a window, or another car part. Even without impact, because a driver is locked into his seat by a seatbelt, a driver’s head…
Read MoreDriver Fatigue Is a Leading Cause of Fatal and Serious Car Accidents
Driver fatigue isn’t just due to the failure to get enough sleep. There are many reasons why a driver may be tired. What’s important isn’t necessarily the exact cause of the fatigue but knowing when it is present and taking immediate action to avoid people unnecessarily being hurt or even killed. If a driver is…
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