Consuming alcohol is a widespread activity, yet it's still rarely discussed how this intoxicant affects a drinker’s driving capabilities. The repercussions of drinking before getting behind the wheel are immense and potentially life-threatening. This occurs due to the...
Year: 2023
Why is speeding on rural roads so dangerous?
Every year, countless lives are irrevocably altered or tragically cut short due to accidents caused by speeding on rural roads. This reality underlines an urgent need to drive not just with care, but with respect for the laws that govern U.S. roads and highways. While...
How do you get to work if your car was damaged in a wreck?
When you are involved in an accident, your vehicle can be damaged. It may be repaired, or the damage may be significant that you may need to replace it. When claiming damages, you may also be covered for this. But how will you go to work before you are covered? Here...
Common auto accident injuries that may change your life
A car accident can be life-altering, leaving victims with physical, emotional and financial consequences. Here, you can learn more about common car accident injuries that have the potential to change lives forever. Traumatic brain injuries One of the most severe car...
2 possible driver’s license penalties after an Oklahoma DUI
Many Oklahoma motorists don't realize that driving is actually a privilege, not a right, until they are at risk of losing that privilege. Criminal infractions that involve driving can lead to driving penalties. State law allows the courts to impose licensing penalties...
Causation and fault for rear-end accidents
There is a common misperception that the following driver is always at fault for a rear-end crash. In reality, a number of factors can contribute to the cause – or multiple causes – of a rear-end accident. It is, therefore, important not to make assumptions about the...
When is a sole custody arrangement possible in Oklahoma?
Some parents have to negotiate shared custody arrangements as part of their divorce proceedings. There are also plenty of Oklahoma parents who never get married and who then need to discuss sharing parenting time and other parental responsibilities when they decide to...
2 important factors when negotiating a car crash claim
Car crashes are frustrating and often very expensive experiences. People can end up saddled with tens of thousands of dollars in vehicle repair costs and even more in medical expenses and lost wages, all through no fault of their own. Distracted, drunk and negligent...
What happens when someone encounters a DUI roadblock?
Sobriety checkpoints – also known as driving under the influence (DUI) roadblocks – are popular law enforcement tools. They allow departments to screen dozens of people rapidly and to remind motorists of the risk of getting arrested if they drive home after having too...
Do people blame their GPS for a car accident?
Have you ever heard someone blame their GPS for a mistake that they made on the road? Maybe the GPS told them to turn left and they instinctively followed those instructions without thinking, turning left through a red light. In a lot of cases, people are listening so...