Like most people, you probably don’t give your daily commute much thought. You hop into your car without a care in the world; in fact, you may even find it relaxing. But unfortunately, accidents sometimes happen – and when they do, it’s important that the victims receive compensation for their losses. If you’ve been injured in …
Tips for Hiring a Truck Accident Attorney
Did you know that the average semi-truck weighs an average of 40 tons? Cars, on the other hand, weigh only 2 tons on average. Due to this huge gap in size and tonnage, when semi-trucks collide with passenger vehicles, the sheer physical forces involved can cause devastating injuries. If you or someone you love has …
What Happens When You Get a DUI?
If you are accused of driving drunk, the potential penalties that you might face can be quite severe, and you should not take your charge lightly. Wondering what happens when you get a DUI in Arkansas or Oklahoma? We encourage you to talk to one of the experienced criminal defense lawyers at the Law Offices …
What to Do After a Commercial Vehicle Accident
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 …
