Two Highway Patrol Troopers were struck by a car while investigating an overturned semi-truck on 1-40 westbound late last Saturday night. The Troopers were hit around 10 p.m. on Jan. 31 near Shawnee. One Trooper was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other was taken to the University of Oklahoma Medical Center in serious condition. The trooper that passed away was a graduate of Southeastern Okl…Read More
Over 4,000 people have made a claim against General Motors Co. (GM) because of injuries or deaths attributable to faulty ignition switches in multiple makes and models of GM vehicles. The defective switches caused the vehicles to turn off if the car was jostled, or if a keychain was too heavy. The switch problem also caused the airbag system to fail, leading to several dangerous accidents. After a…Read More
You hit a massive pothole, smoke starts billowing from your engine, or your car simply breaks down. Its almost inevitable: at some point you will experience trouble with your vehicle. However, if you're prepared, have the right supplies, exercise caution and know when to call for help or towing, your car trouble will be but a tiny bump in the road. Try to get your car off the road If you're experi…Read More
Collisions with large vehicles like semi-trucks or tanker trucks present unique dangers to drivers and passengers in smaller vehicles. Because these vehicles are so large, accidents are more likely to cause fatal injuries, and those in the passenger vehicle bear the majority of the injuries. Most accidents have multiple causes, including driver error, environmental factors, and equipment failures…Read More
A tractor-trailer carrying a load of explosives collided with a vehicle early Wednesday morning on U.S. 271 near Hugo, Oklahoma. The semi was turning northbound from a truck stop when its rear tires were struck by a vehicle driven by s 21-year-old of Enid. The military-grade explosives were being taken to the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant at the time of the collision. The explosives consisted of…Read More
The Oklahoma Attorney General, Scott Pruitt, says that his office is investigating reports that auto insurers are coercing accident victims to only use repair shops which the insurer recommends. Known as steering, the insurers use high-pressure techniques to push car accident victims toward auto body shops the insurance companies prefer. These repair shops may be passing off salvaged or substand…Read More
Have you ever wondered what happens after a lawsuit is filed? How does the person you are suing know that they have been sued? What if you don't know their address? What if you are suing a corporation? If you have been injured in an accident and are filing, your attorney will take care of making sure that the parties you are suing are aware of the lawsuit. What you may not know is that there a…Read More
Motorcycles give their riders a freedom on the road that is unlike any other vehicle driving with the wind in your hair and the open road in front of you can be exhilarating. Before you hit the road on your next motorcycle trip, be sure you understand the unique dangers that put riders at risk. Cars Are Often to Blame for Motorcycle Accidents According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Admini…Read More
A thirty-year-old man from Ada, Oklahoma died earlier this month after a visit to a chiropractor. The man suffered a stroke while his neck(http://www.edwardslawok.com/tulsa-back-and-neck-accident-injury-lawyer.html) was being manipulated. The manipulation tore arteries in his neck, which caused a blood clot in his brain. His family says that the chiropractors office did not call 911 after he suf…Read More
Every year, an average of 86 people lose their lives in Oklahoma after an accident involving a large truck, thousands more are injured. At the Edwards Law Firm, our attorneys specialize in large truck accidents, and work to keep you up-to-date on truck accident trends and statistics throughout Oklahoma. Many truck accidents could be easily avoided, and staying informed about the risks and dangers …Read More
Drivers in Tulsa should be extra careful to stop at red lights around the city throughout the month of November. Tulsa police are cracking down on drivers who run red lights, and will be issuing tickets of $200 per violation--with no warning. Increased traffic enforcement will center on the city's major commercial and retail corridors, including streets east of Sheridan Road as well as streets nor…Read More
In an accident involving an ordinary passenger car, it is relatively simple to determine who was responsible and who should be sued. Usually, only the other driver and that drivers auto insurance company are named in any court proceedings. Unlike passenger vehicle accidents, accidents involving commercial trucks and vehicles often result in multiple parties and entities being sued due to injuries…Read More
If you were injured in an auto accident, the following weeks or months can seem overwhelming. Dealing with the insurance company, car repairs, medical bills, lost time at work, and the other assorted complications from an accident can be an extraordinary burden for any one person to bear. In addition to helping you recover money for injuries caused by a car accident, an auto accident attorney lik…Read More
On November 1, 2013, Oklahoma passed a law that would permit the use of surveillance cameras in nursing home facilities. The reason was simple residents loved ones want the ability to keep an eye on the patient for their own safety, many suspecting that nursing home abuse had already taken place. Oklahoma was the third state to pass such a law; now, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is prop…Read More
A recent school bus accident in Okmulgee County highlights the importance of driver vigilance as students return to school this fall. The crash took place in Morris only three days after the fall semester began. As the bus was turning onto a county road from Highway 62 it was rear-ended by another vehicle, injuring eight students. Now, school officials and law enforcement are reminding drivers of …Read More
The cost of a drunken driving offense is more than financial. The potential impacts of a DUI on both the driver committing the offense and those they may injure can be devastating, with effects that last a lifetime. In 2012 alone, 10,322 people were killed in vehicle accidents where alcohol was involved. Economically speaking, the national cost of DUIs is staggeringMothers Against Drunk Driving (M…Read More
