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Speeding and distracted driving are being blamed for a crash that killed an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper and injured another. The 29-year-old driver has been charged in Seminole County for first-degree manslaughter. According to authorities, There was an investigation on an overturned semi along I-40, east of Shawnee, when the driver struck them. One of the Troopers was killed in the crash, …Read More
Do you drive distractedly? Are you texting, talking on the phone, eating or doing anything else that diverts your attention from the road? Furthermore, when you take your eyes off the road or are distracted from the primary task of driving, how much are you missing? A Crash Course in Distracted Driving Dangers Thanks to technology, drivers are getting a crash course in the dangers that negligent a…Read More
A driver who was arrested for crashing into two cars while trying to beat the crossing arms on a railroad track is sparking controversy about driver behavior around trains. Police say the incident happened at NW 122nd Street and Santa Fe Avenue in Oklahoma City. The driver told police he saw the truck in front of him try and beat the crossing arms, so he did the same. During this attempt, Butle…Read More
Accident reports just released by the Edmond Police Department shed more light on a tragic motorcycle accident which killed 16-year-old Lorean Ingram last month. On Jan. 26, a 40-year-old was riding eastbound on 2nd Street near Vista Lane in Edmond when a black BMW driven by a 64-year-old made an illegal U-turn in front of the motorcycle. A passenger on the back of the motorcycle, was thrown off …Read More
For the past several years, uninsured Oklahoma drivers who were injured in an auto accident could not recover damages for pain and suffering. Known as the No Pay, No Play law, Oklahoma statutes punished uninsured drivers by only allowing them to recover compensation for their actual medical expenses and property damage coststhey could not receive any money for pain and suffering regardless of whet…Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
Have you ever wished you could ask the driver in front of you if they could kindly speed up? Maybe you've thought how helpful it would if the cars to your rear knew there was an obstruction on the road, which you just passed. Communication between drivers in separate vehicles has never been an option for society, but that is all about to change. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Transporta…Read More
Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling more than 6 million vehicles spanning nearly 30 models in the U.S., Japan and Europe for a variety of problems, ranging from air bags not deploying to driver's seats not locking properly. The top-selling RAV4 SUV, Corolla, Yaris and Matrix are among the vehicles being recalled, according to a company statement. It comes on the heels of a similar recall by General Mo…Read More
