Category: Auto Accidents

Posts about auto accidents

Police officer investigating car accident.

According to recent data from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO), most Oklahoma car accidents happen on Fridays. In just one year, over 10,000 auto accidents occurred on Fridays, representing nearly 20 percent of all crashes that year. April was … Continue reading

Car collisions happening along the road.

After loaning your car to a friend or family member, you get the disappointing call that they have caused an accident. What do you do? You’re probably worried about your friend’s safety but also about how you’ll get your car … Continue reading

Traffic yellow light is on.

Drivers may behave recklessly when approaching yellow lights. Some speed to get through the intersection before the light changes. Others try to make left turns without keeping a lookout for oncoming traffic. Determining fault in a yellow light crash in … Continue reading

Driver got injured after the car collision.

Oklahoma law generally gives you two years from the date of a car accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss this deadline, the court will likely dismiss your case – leaving you unable to pursue compensation for … Continue reading

Lawyer meeting with the clients

In a car accident case, a deposition is an out-of-court hearing that lets a lawyer ask a witness about the accident under oath to collect more information that may be used as evidence. The lawyer will likely ask about how … Continue reading

Drunk driver at the dram shop asking for more drinks.

Dram shop laws set limits and impose guidelines on alcohol sales in Oklahoma. Under the state’s dram shop laws, it’s illegal for businesses to serve or sell alcohol to people who are visibly intoxicated. It’s also illegal to sell or … Continue reading

Man calling 911 for help in car accident.

Emotions often run high in the immediate aftermath of a car wreck. It’s common to feel scared, shocked, and confused by the trauma of the collision. The good news is that you can protect your rights and improve your chances … Continue reading

Driver calling the police to report accident.

You never know when you might find yourself involved in a collision. An Oklahoma car accident is serious, but the fallout doesn’t have to be unmanageable. It’s helpful to understand some dos and don’ts for car insurance claims in Oklahoma … Continue reading

Mother helping her child in fastening the car seat for safety.

When parents or guardians buy a car seat for their child, they should expect that the car seat will work right and protect the child from injury in the event of a collision. Unfortunately, child car seats can have serious … Continue reading

Damaged cars from collision in the highway

Every state in the country makes its own laws regarding the apportionment of liability and how it can affect recovery in a lawsuit. No, Oklahoma is not a contributory negligence state. Instead, Oklahoma operates on a modified comparative negligence basis. The … Continue reading