Every time you get behind the wheel, it is likely that you will share the road with large commercial trucks. It is such a regular occurrence that you might not feel any hesitation toward driving alongside a semi-trailer, but it might be more dangerous than you think...
Truck Accidents
Who is liable after a trucking accident?
Determining fault in a trucking accident is more complex than determining fault in a normal automobile wreck. Due to their much larger size and the heavy loads they bear, trucks that become involved in accidents may cause more damage. They also fall under different...
How can I pass commercial vehicles safely?
An accident with any variety of vehicle has the potential to be deadly, but the danger is definitely higher when one vehicle is a commercial vehicle. Commercial vehicles like buses and semi trucks handle very differently from traditional passenger vehicles....
Do side guards help during truck accidents?
Currently, federal law requires large trucks to have underride guards on the rear of their vehicles. These guards help to stop underride accidents where a smaller vehicle slips under the rear of the truck. Some experts are now pushing for federal regulations...
Identifying the vehicle liable for fatalities in a multi-car crash
Unlike minor fender benders, a collision between a big rig and your car, traveling at highway speeds on I-35 or I-44 in Oklahoma, can have devastating consequences. We often represent clients injured in crashes that caused the death or life-altering injury of a loved...
FMCSA introduces new trucking safety assessments
Trucking safety is a major public concern for people in Oklahoma and across the country. It's important to note that tractor-trailer accidents are far more likely to injure or even kill the occupants of passenger cars than truckers. Therefore, it's vital that the...
Brake Safety Week coming in September
Commercial truck drivers in Oklahoma might want to check their brakes. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Brake Safety Week is scheduled to take place Sept. 16-22. During the event, CVSA inspectors will conduct roadside checks on commercial trucks and pull from...
How tech and data analysis can combat trucker distraction
Trucking companies in Oklahoma will want to learn about the various tech companies and data analysis firms that could help them reduce distracted driving among employees. The fact is that smartphones, infotainment systems and other technologies are creating an...
Road to Zero Coalition aims to eliminate traffic deaths by 2050
The National Safety Council has announced a goal to reduce traffic fatalities in Oklahoma and across the U.S. to zero by 2050. The organization's CEO said the ambitious objective is comparable to the goal of sending an astronaut to the moon 50 years ago.On April 22,...
CVSA to conduct annual roadcheck in June
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conducts a commercial truck and bus inspection spree once a year as a way to enforce compliance with driver and vehicle safety regulations. This 72-hour event is called the International Roadcheck. Truck and bus drivers in...