Truck Accident

Trucking accidents are different from other types of vehicle accidents in a number of important ways. One of the biggest factors that complicate these claims is the FMCSA and their trucking regulations. There’s good reason for trucking companies to be heavily regulated—they move millions of tons of cargo across the country, and they’re in a…

Commercial vehicles are big, heavy, and difficult to stop. When one of these vehicles, like a semi-truck or delivery van, causes an accident, the results can be devastating, causing severe injuries or even fatalities. These commercial vehicle accidents often involve large businesses with legal teams and powerful insurance companies, which makes things more complicated than…

Commercial trucks play a big role in Oklahoma’s economy. They keep things moving throughout the state, whether they’re hauling oil, cattle, or consumer goods. However, all that power and size come with serious responsibilities. That’s why truck drivers and trucking companies must follow strict state and federal rules to help keep our roads safe. At…

An overloaded truck is especially prone to accidents. If you are involved in an accident where a trucker was driving an overloaded vehicle, seek legal help. The sooner you contact a Tulsa truck accident lawyer the higher the likelihood they will be able to gather the facts and evidence that will ultimately allow you to…

Tractor trailers have multiple blind spots, which are larger than those on passenger vehicles. Unfortunately, this makes it difficult for truck drivers to see other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians near or around their trucks. As a result, limited visibility due to blind spots or failure to check blind spots can lead to many truck accidents…

On Wednesday morning, a tragic crash on Interstate 44 near Catoosa resulted in two fatalities, as reported by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). The accident occurred around 3 a.m. on eastbound I-44 near 177th East Avenue. Surveillance footage provided by Michael Cisco from Cisco Containers reveals the moment of impact. A UPS truck, stationary on…

Truck accidents are frightening. Cars are simply no match for tractor-trailers, semis, rigs, 18-wheelers, flatbeds, and other large trucks. When a large truck collides with a car, the occupants of the car are likely to suffer catastrophic injuries like traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, severe burns, broken bones, organ damage, and nerve damage. Trucks…

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…

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…

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,…