Since regulations requiring rest for commercial truck drivers were originally established by the since-defunct Interstate Commerce Commission in 1938, there have been countless changes to the rules. When proposed changes to “Hours of Service” regulations were recently announced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), activists on both sides of the issue have been […]
Read Moresxxssx As family and friends mourn the loss of a loved one, Broken Arrow Police continue their investigation into the causes behind the fatal bicycle accident that killed the 74-year-old male victim. According to Tulsa’s News Channel 6, the man was on his bike and navigating an intersection when he was struck by a […]
Read MoreA high speed chase ended for a Texas man when police were forced to tase the suspect as he fled on foot down the middle of a busy interstate highway. The suspect and his accomplice were originally apprehended at a nearby department store, where they were caught attempting to take more than $2,000 worth of […]
Read MoreA fatal scooter accident that killed a 5-year-old Tulsa, OK boy has raised many legal questions regarding liability due to the numerous factors that may have contributed to his death. A September 4, 2019 article in Tulsa World outlined the details of the incident, which involved an electric scooter ridesharing service that has become popular […]
Read MoreMore than four full years after a reckless driving car accident claimed the life of a Tulsa woman, the victim’s family can gain some closure. A criminal case against the 22-year-old motorist responsible for the crash wrapped up August 1, 2019, when he pled guilty to motor vehicle negligent homicide. According to police, the man […]
Read MoreOklahoma State Troopers are continuing their investigation into the causes behind a fatal motorcycle crash that took the lives of two women, the driver and passenger. According to a June 6, 2019 article published by NBC affiliate KTEN News Channel 10, the motorcycle rear-ended a semi truck that driving north on US 69 in a […]
Read MoreOfficials from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol continue to investigate the exact causes behind a fatal Oklahoma Accident that occurred on Jun 6, 2019. According to an article published by Oklahoma’s KFOR News Channel 4, there is speculation that the age of the driver was a factor. The accident, which claimed the life of a 12 […]
Read MoreAccording to information released by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a significant stretch of Highway 75 closed for several hours after a semi truck collided with another vehicle, spilling packaged meat all over the roadway. The wreck occurred on the morning of April 25th, a few miles south of Glenpool, Oklahoma. A Driver Made an Unsafe […]
Read MoreIn movies and television, police chases make for exciting action sequences. However, in real life, it is a dangerous, life-threatening activity. Indeed, people who think they can “outrun” the cops often find themselves seriously injured or killed in the pursuit. On March 19, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit Court dismisses […]
Read MoreWhen a car or truck accident is the result of employee negligence; the employer can be held responsible for damages under Oklahoma law. Currently a semi-truck owner faces Oklahoma trial over a poor decision. This is commonly known as the legal doctrine of respondeat superior. However there are other ways in which an employer may […]
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