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We are taking the threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Oklahoma very seriously. Right now, people in OK are being hurt by the threat of the Coronavirus. Let us help! We understand the fears that many people may have about traveling. We want those in our community to play our part by minimizing contact so…

We often work with clients who have the question, “Is a driver making a left turn always the one at fault when an accident occurs?” The answer is not a simple one. On one hand, the driver of a vehicle making an illegal left-hand turn will almost always be at fault for the car accident….

On June 5th of 2015, Governor Mary Fallin signed into law new legislation directed at better child car seat safety. That law took effect on 1 November 2015. Here are some of the changes. This legislation had support from both political parties and many worthwhile nonprofit organizations across the state. In fact, Democratic State Representative…

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 defects that result in child injuries when car crashes occur. If your child was injured…

Oklahoma is not a universal helmet state. This means that helmets are not required for all motorcyclists and passengers in our state. Instead, Oklahoma requires riders and passengers only under the age of 18 to wear a helmet. Many people choose to ride motorcycles without a helmet. While every adult motorcycle rider in our state…

Many motorcyclists in Oklahoma consider lane splitting to be safe. They argue that it helps to ease congestion on the roads, and it allows them to get ahead of traffic and avoid getting trapped between two vehicles. However, many others argue that lane splitting is not safe, and it actually raises the risk of motorcycle…

For motorcyclists, the only thing better than being on their bike is being on their bike with their child. Passing on your passion for motorcycle riding to your child can be an exciting and highly rewarding experience. However, when you do so, you must make sure that you follow proper safety precautions. Oklahoma has no…

Our team at Edwards & Patterson Law deeply respects the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. To honor them, we have launched our Veterans Grant program. If you or a loved one served in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, please check out our Veterans Grant page to learn more about this exciting…

Motorcycle riding, like other forms of transportation, has come a long way over the years. In reality, it’s much safer to ride today than ever before. Statistics show that motorcycle riders are less likely to die in a crash than they were in previous years. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: 4,990 motorcyclists…

Have you ever been frustrated by getting stuck in the left lane behind a slow-moving car? If so, you may be happy to hear that Oklahoma enacted a law which restricts this type of driving behavior. Basically, our state has made it unlawful to “hang out” in the fast lane. At Edwards & Patterson Law,…