Due to the disparity between the size and weight of large semi-trucks versus passenger vehicles, collisions involving commercial trucks are more likely to cause catastrophic injuries and substantial property damage. If you are involved in an accident with a large truck, you need to understand what actions to take to preserve your ability to recover …
Liability in a Semi-Truck Accident
Semi-truck accident claims are often more complex than other accident claims due to liability issues and the severity of the injuries.In fact, determining liability in a semi-truck accident may require an extensive investigation. And in many circumstances, parties other than the truck driver and the other driver involved may hold liability. At the Law Offices of Craig …
The New Oklahoma License Plate Law
A new Oklahoma license plate law is scheduled to take effect beginning on July 1. The law will affect all drivers in Oklahoma when they sell or purchase cars in the state. In the past, vehicle owners who sold their cars sent the tags with the vehicle, but the new law will change that practice. …
Who Pays Medical Bills in a Car Accident?
If you’re injured in a car accident, you might face mounting medical bills. And if someone else caused that collision, you may wonder who pays medical bills in a car accident. In Arkansas, you have a few ways to pay for your medical bills after a collision. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Craig …
What to Do After an Auto Accident
Being unexpectedly involved in a motor vehicle collision can be a jarring experience. It is common for car accident victims to be uncertain of what they should do in the immediate aftermath. If you are involved in a crash that was caused by another driver, don’t panic. Follow the steps below if you’re wondering what to …
How to Memorialize Conversations and Events
In order to prove your case to a jury, you might need to admit evidence such as photographs, recordings, or written statements. To admit these types of evidence, the items will need to follow the state or federal rules of evidence. In general, hearsay is inadmissible unless one of the evidentiary exceptions to the hearsay …
Study Finds Drowsy Driving as Dangerous as Drunk Driving
A new AAA study finds that drivers who are behind the wheel while drowsy are causing more crashes and are as dangerous as drivers who get behind the wheel while drunk. According to the study, the number of crashes caused by drowsy driving is also underreported. About 10% of crashes each year are caused by …
3 Car Accident Myths Busted
If you have been in a car accident, you know the personal trauma and the pain. You understand how much can change in just a brief moment. And yet, for many people who experience this trauma, it can be difficult to decide whether or not to contact a car accident attorney or make a personal …
The 4 Most Important Things to do After a Car Accident
Of all fatalities caused by car crashes, 31% are a result of speeding, 16% are a result of distraction, and 11% are a result of weather conditions. In truth, any number of things can cause a car accident, which is why you need to be prepared in the event that you’re involved in one. Even …
Get the Facts About Smartphones and Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is one of the most common reasons for auto accidents and personal injuries in the United States. Of all crash fatalities, 16% are caused by distraction, while another 32% are from drunk driving, 31% from speeding, and 11% from weather conditions. As we increasingly depend on our cell phones for everything from navigation …
