A Broken Arrow man is injured Monday after a semi truck strikes the the vehicle he was driving on Will Rogers Turnpike in Craig County.
According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a semi-truck, driven by Robert Beaver, 51, of Lawton, OK departed the roadway at mile marker 282 westbound near Big Cabin and overcorrected to the left. When he overcorrected, he struck the center wall and came to a stop in the westbound lane.
70-year-old Broken Arrow resident, Robert Lowery, was driving in the westbound lane in his 2013 Honda Ridgeline. In an effort to avoid a collision with the semi truck, Lowery swerved right, departed the roadway, struck the ditch and became airborne approximately 45 feet before coming to a rest.
Mr. Lowery was taken by ambulance to a Tulsa hospital where he was admitted with head and trunk injuries.
The driver of the semi-truck refused treatment at the scene.
Collisions in Oklahoma
Each day across Oklahoma, accidents, and negligence cause innocent people to suffer serious injuries or even death. If you or a loved one have been the victim of a personal injury, it can be very difficult to navigate the legal process on your own. To compound matters, insurance companies get involved in your case with the sole purpose of paying you the lowest amount of money as legally possible. These insurance companies have lawyers and will use them to gain every advantage to accomplish this purpose. The is also a time frame to file a personal injury lawsuit which is why it is convenient to hire Wandres Law, PC. For a free consultation or to speak with an attorney, send us an email or call us at (918) 641-4044.
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With more and more online shopping, there are more delivery trucks than ever in our neighborhoods that can hit cars, pedestrians, cyclists, and others. If you or your child suffers injuries as a result of a negligent delivery truck driver, speak with a Tulsa truck accident lawyer today.
While online shopping was popular before the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns and other precautions led people in Tulsa and across the United States to rely on the internet for purchases of all types. Reports indicate that 49 percent more consumers shop online now than they did at the beginning of 2020, and the trend seems to be here to stay.
Not only are people ordering household items and gifts online, but they are also ordering groceries, takeout, and other daily wants and needs. While this surge is good for online commerce, it also means that more delivery trucks are out on the roads to make sure everything that is ordered gets to our homes and businesses.
With more trucks on the road, the risk of truck crashes also increases. There are many causes of delivery truck accidents, and in many cases, injured victims can seek financial recovery from the liable parties. Discuss what happened in your crash with a Tulsa truck accident lawyer.
While delivery trucks do have to travel on highways, they spend a lot of time in our residential neighborhoods, making deliveries to our homes, local grocery stores, and more. Some delivery trucks have large tractors and semi-trailers, while others are smaller box trucks that are not articulated vehicles. In either situation, it can be a challenge for drivers to maneuver their huge vehicles through residential areas throughout Tulsa.
Sharp turns, frequent intersections and crosswalks, parked cars alongside streets, and other obstacles can all present challenges for delivery drivers. These drivers should have the proper training to always operate their trucks safely in any circumstances, but they can make mistakes or errors in judgment like any other driver and cause truck accidents.
Delivery trucks can cause problems in your neighborhood in different ways. First, these trucks can crash into other moving cars – whether it is at an intersection, a rear-end crash in traffic, or any other type of collision.
Trucks can also hit parked cars, which may or may not have people inside. Those who suffer injuries or property damage in a parked-car accident should be able to recover for their losses like anyone else from the negligent truck driver.
Perhaps more distressing is the risk of pedestrian and bicycle accidents with delivery trucks and vans. Residential neighborhoods are full of people of all ages out and about, whether they are walking to the park, riding a bike to school, or kids are out playing with neighbors and friends. When a large delivery truck collides with a person walking or a cyclist, the accident victim can suffer severe injuries. This is especially true for children, who can suffer catastrophic injuries when they are hit by a large truck.
Whether a truck collision involved occupants of a vehicle, a pedestrian, a cyclist, or anyone else, it is important for injured victims to get the medical attention they need right away. Then, they should learn about their legal rights from an experienced truck accident attorney.
Different parties might be liable for your injuries and losses, such as:
Once we determine who shares liability for your injuries, we can file the proper insurance claims to seek compensation for your losses. We help injured truck crash victims seek financial recovery for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Taking on trucking insurance companies can be a difficult task, and we have the resources to stand up for your rights after a delivery truck accident.
At Wandres Law, PC, we know that truck crashes can happen in many environments, including near your home. We work to represent the rights of injured truck crash victims no matter where the crash happened, and we can determine who should be held liable for your losses. Call (918) 641-4044 or contact us online for your free initial case evaluation. Our Tulsa truck accident lawyer is standing by to help.
There are health requirements for many professions to ensure that people perform their jobs in a safe manner, and commercial truck driving is no different. In order to obtain or renew a commercial driver’s license (CDL), an individual must undergo a health evaluation and submit a report from a medical professional regarding their health.
Unfortunately, some people develop health issues that can make driving a semi-truck dangerous, and they fail to inform their employers or the licensing agency. If a driver’s unmanaged health issues lead them to crash, anyone injured as a result should discuss what happened with a Tulsa truck accident attorney.
Some health conditions prohibit a person from legally operating a semi or other commercial truck, while others require proper management and treatment in order to hold a CDL. Some disqualifying conditions include:
We all know that our health is fluid, and new issues can arise on a regular basis. A driver might pass the health examination and obtain a CDL, only to learn a few months later that they need a medication that has impairing side effects. If the driver takes the medication and continues driving without informing anyone, they might cause a truck accident.
If a driver knows they are at risk of possible emergency medical events behind the wheel and continues to drive, they put everyone else on the road at risk. If a driver has a heart attack or seizure while driving, they will almost certainly lose control. When a large semi-truck weighing tens of thousands of pounds careens down the highway without someone in control of the wheel, it can, of course, cause widespread damage and catastrophic injuries or death.
Sleep apnea is not – as of now – a specific disqualifying condition. However, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recognizes that untreated sleep apnea can increase the risk of a crash. Sleep apnea can cause a person to wake up hundreds of times per night, affecting the quality of sleep they get.
This can lead to extreme fatigue, which can cause a lack of focus, slower reaction times, or even nodding off at the wheel. Research shows that drowsy driving is just as dangerous as drunk driving, and drivers who know they have untreated sleep apnea should know the risks the condition presents.
A study supported by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health found that commercial truck drivers with three different physical ailments had a highly increased frequency of being involved in accidents. Conditions considered included obesity, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, renal disease, sleep apnea, visual problems, epilepsy (seizure-free for ten years), past stroke, musculoskeletal disease, opioid use, and major psychiatric illness.
Consider the following:
While drivers with three ailments are rare, even one or two health conditions can increase a driver’s risk of crashing and injuring others. Trucking companies should be aware of driver health issues, as well, and keep unsafe drivers off the roads.
Also read: Can Truck Passengers be Distracting and Lead to Accidents?
If a truck driver crashed and caused you injuries, you want an experienced truck accident attorney from Wandres Law, PC, on your side. We can evaluate the cause of the accident and help you seek compensation for your medical bills and other losses from liable parties. Call (918) 641-4044 or contact us online for your free case evaluation today.
Atoka County, OK (October 31, 2020) — A north Texas woman is killed in a wreck in southeast Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, 65-year-old Sylvia J. McCoy of Beford, Texas was driving her 2017 Toyota Corolla on U.S. 69 in Atoka County when she was struck by a semi truck.
The semi truck was driven by 49-year-old Darwin T. Clark of St. Louis. He was not injured.
McCoy was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Brown’s Funeral Home in Atoka. The cause of the collision is pending investigation.
Collisions in Oklahoma
Each day across Oklahoma, accidents, and negligence cause innocent people to suffer serious injuries or even death. If you or a loved one have been the victim of a personal injury, it can be very difficult to navigate the legal process on your own. To compound matters, insurance companies get involved in your case with the sole purpose of paying you the lowest amount of money as legally possible. These insurance companies have lawyers and will use them to gain every advantage to accomplish this purpose. The is also a time frame to file a personal injury lawsuit which is why it is convenient to hire Wandres Law, PC. For a free consultation or to speak with an attorney, send us an email or call us at (918) 641-4044.
Note: Information provided in these posts comes from outside sources. Details have not been independently confirmed by us. If you notice any information that in not correct, please contact us as soon as possible so we can correct it.
Despite many people trying to stay at home and avoid unnecessary contact during the COVID-19 pandemic, you will still see many trucks on the roads and highways. These include box trucks, semi-trucks, and other tractor-trailers who are still transporting goods and making deliveries across Oklahoma and the United States.
Our grocery stores need to be stocked on a regular basis, especially with more households focusing on home-cooked meals in recent months. In addition, many people are avoiding the store by shopping online, and these packages need to be delivered to homes. This means that delivery trucks of all kinds are out on the streets in full force, and the risks of delivery truck accidents are very real.
Amazon and other online shopping forums and stores are highly convenient – particularly during these uncertain times when even going to the store can be considered risky. This means that there are box trucks from Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and other delivery services traversing our residential neighborhoods to deliver our orders right to our front doors.
While box trucks are smaller than semi-trucks, they are not necessarily much easier to maneuver. Box trucks are not articulated vehicles, meaning the storage area is fully connected to the cab of a box truck. Drivers need to be careful on turns and need additional space to turn or reverse. These trucks also have significant blind spots, and drivers can easily miss a smaller car that is adjacent to or behind the box truck.
Box trucks can cause many accidents in residential areas, including:
Larger semi-trucks can also be in residential areas while making deliveries to stores. These trucks can cause the same types of accidents mentioned above, but they are much larger and heavier, so they can cause extensive damage and injuries in a crash.
Truck drivers use our interstate highway systems to transport goods, and they are far from the only vehicles on the highway. If you must take the interstate to get to your destination, it is likely you will be driving next to one or more semi-trucks. These trucks pose the risk of very serious crashes and injuries.
Semi-truck accidents can happen for many different reasons, including:
When a semi-truck collides with a smaller vehicle, extensive damage and injuries can occur. These trucks can weigh up to 80,000 when fully-loaded, as many are these days. Compare that to a passenger vehicle that weighs a few thousand pounds, and it should be no surprise that people can be seriously or fatally injured in truck crashes.
Truck accident victims can often file insurance claims seeking compensation for medical bills, lost income, and more. In order to file the right insurance claims, you must first determine which parties should be held liable for your injuries. These parties might include:
The insurance process is never easy, particularly when it is against a large corporation’s insurer. You want the right attorney on your side who can handle complex and challenging truck accident claims.
If you are in a delivery truck accident, contact a Tulsa truck accident attorney from Wandres Law, PC. We help clients obtain the full compensation they deserve, so please call (918) 641-4044 or contact us online for a free case evaluation right away.
Richard R. Barron | The Ada News
A 21 year-old Konawa woman and a 2 year-old girl were killed Thursday when the vehicle they were riding in was struck by a semi-truck at the intersection of state Highway 39 and County Road 3520, just outside of Konawa in Seminole County.
According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a semi-truck, driven by Adam King, 29, of Ellisville, Mississippi, ran a stop sign and collided with a 2011 Hyundai Sonata driven by 21 year-old Mahaley Larney of Konawa. Mahaley Larney was airlifted to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was admitted in stable condition.
The two passengers of the vehicle, 23 year-old Sadie Larney of Konawa and a 2 year-old girl, were killed in the crash.
After hitting that car, OHP says the semi-truck continued across the highway, striking another car – a 2005 Nissan Altima – driven by Donnie Hise II, 40, from Tupelo. He was also airlifted to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, where he was admitted in stable condition.
The passenger in that car, Joey Sutterfield, 44, from Tupelo was taken to a hospital in Ada, where he was treated and released.
The driver of the semi-truck was also taken to a hospital in Ada, where he was treated and released.
Collisions in Oklahoma
Each day across Oklahoma, accidents, and negligence cause innocent people to suffer serious injuries or even death. If you or a loved one have been the victim of a personal injury, it can be very difficult to navigate the legal process on your own. To compound matters, insurance companies get involved in your case with the sole purpose of paying you the lowest amount of money as legally possible. These insurance companies have lawyers and will use them to gain every advantage to accomplish this purpose. The is also a time frame to file a personal injury lawsuit which is why it is convenient to hire Wandres Law, PC. For a free consultation or to speak with an attorney, send us an email or call us at (918) 641-4044.
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When you drive past a recent semi-truck accident, it is generally a devastating scene. Vehicles involved may be smashed, debris from vehicle damage may be strewn across the road, the truck’s cargo might have spilled, and more. Emergency workers might be putting out fires, prying victims from vehicles with the “jaws of life,” or loading them into ambulances. It is often a haunting and complicated picture.
While most people might quickly pass by and glance at the scene, it is the job of others to closely examine each aspect of the aftermath of the accident. This is because determining the specific cause of the truck crash is extremely important for many reasons, such as:
Pinpointing who or what was responsible for the truck accident is critical to improve safety, sanction dangerous drivers or companies, and to ensure that truck accident victims are able to hold the right parties fully liable for their losses. If you’ve been injured in a commercial truck crash, you should contact an experienced Tulsa truck accident attorney you can trust right away.
Many people assume that truck drivers are to blame for semi-truck crashes, though this is not always the case. For example, in a recent accident in Tulsa, police made an arrest following a terrifying truck accident – but it was not the truck driver.
According to reports, a semi-truck was traveling across a bridge on I-44 when an SUV crashed into the truck. The impact caused the truck driver to lose control, and the truck rolled over several times. Law enforcement officers arrested the driver of the SUV for driving under the influence (DUI) and leaving the scene of the accident.
This is only one example of how truck accident cases are not always as straightforward as they might seem. It is important to identify the parties who are responsible so they can be held liable for the losses of victims.
There are many different causes of truck accidents that should be considered in each investigation, including:
In some situations, the main cause of the crash might be immediately apparent, such as if a truck driver stumbles out of the cab after a crash, clearly intoxicated. However, in most cases, it takes more work to be able to prove liability for a crash.
Some investigative tactics might include the following and more:
As you can see, a lot can go into a truck accident investigation. You want to make sure you have a law firm on your side with the resources to identify the parties you can hold liable for your injuries and losses.
At Wandres Law, PC, we know how complex truck accident claims can be. We can handle the investigation process and claims against multiple parties if needed to protect our clients’ rights, and obtain the compensation our clients deserve. Call (918) 641-4044 or contact us online to learn how a Tulsa truck accident lawyer can help you.
Washita County, OK (October 7, 2019) – The OHP is investigating after the driver of an agricultural sprayer failed to yield at a stop sign and hit a truck, killing the driver.
It happened Monday night on SH 55 and County Road 2160, just east of Sentinel, OK in Washita County.
Officials say the driver of the sprayer failed to yield at the stop sign and drove into the path of 57-year-old Sentinel resident, John King.
King was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the sprayer was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Our condolences go out to Mr. King’s family.
Collisions in Oklahoma
Each day across Oklahoma, accidents, and negligence cause innocent people to suffer serious injuries or even death. If you or a loved one have been the victim of a personal injury, it can be very difficult to navigate the legal process on your own. To compound matters, insurance companies get involved in your case with the sole purpose of paying you the lowest amount of money as legally possible. These insurance companies have lawyers and will use them to gain every advantage to accomplish this purpose. The is also a time frame to file a personal injury lawsuit which is why it is convenient to hire Wandres Law, PC. For a free consultation or to speak with an attorney, send us an email or call us at (918) 641-4044.
Note: Information provided in these posts comes from outside sources. Details have not been independently confirmed by us. If you notice any information that in not correct, please contact us as soon as possible so we can correct it.
Related: What are the most common reasons for truck accidents in Oklahoma?
Caddo County, OK (September 13, 2019) – Grady County Fire Department officials confirm a volunteer firefighter was killed in an off-duty crash near Fort Cobb.
It happened around 1:30 Thursday afternoon.
According to the Grady County Fire Department Facebook page, 21-year-old Acme Firefighter Jeffrey Blaine Alexander of Marlow was killed in the crash.
Courtesy: Grady County Fire Department
According to law enforcement, a semi was traveling eastbound on County Road 1380. Alexander was driving a pickup truck traveling northbound on County Street 2550.
The semi truck failed to stop at a stop sign and hit the pickup. The semi overturned and landed on the passenger side. The pickup rotated and left the road to the right.
Alexander was ejected and pinned under the trailer of the semi.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by Apache EMS. The driver of the semi as well as a passenger in the pickup were not injured.
Our condolences go out to Mr. Alexander’s family and the entire Grady County Fire Department.
Collisions in Oklahoma
Each day across Oklahoma, accidents, and negligence cause innocent people to suffer serious injuries or even death. If you or a loved one have been the victim of a personal injury, it can be very difficult to navigate the legal process on your own. To compound matters, insurance companies get involved in your case with the sole purpose of paying you the lowest amount of money as legally possible. These insurance companies have lawyers and will use them to gain every advantage to accomplish this purpose. The is also a time frame to file a personal injury lawsuit which is why it is convenient to hire Wandres Law, PC. For a free consultation or to speak with an attorney, send us an email or call us at (918) 641-4044.
Note: Information provided in these posts comes from outside sources. Details have not been independently confirmed by us. If you notice any information that in not correct, please contact us as soon as possible so we can correct it.
Haskell County, OK (August 15, 2019) – A Stigler man dies nearly two weeks after a crash with a tractor-trailer.
55-year-old John David Thompson was driving his Ford pickup when the driver of a tractor-trailer ran the stop sign on Oklahoma 9.
Authorities say 58-year-old Feliciano Rosas was driving a Freightliner when he ran a stop sign and T-boned Thompson’s pickup. Thompson was pinned in the pickup for almost 20 minutes before being airlifted to St. Francis in Tulsa, where he was admitted in critical condition. Thompson died August 27.
The two passengers, Steven Ishcomer of Oklahoma City and Virginia Doge of Ada were taken to a McAlester hospital where they were treated for minor injuries.
Our condolences go out to Mr. Thompson’s family.
Collisions in Oklahoma
Each day across Oklahoma, accidents, and negligence cause innocent people to suffer serious injuries or even death. If you or a loved one have been the victim of a personal injury, it can be very difficult to navigate the legal process on your own. To compound matters, insurance companies get involved in your case with the sole purpose of paying you the lowest amount of money as legally possible. These insurance companies have lawyers and will use them to gain every advantage to accomplish this purpose. The is also a time frame to file a personal injury lawsuit which is why it is convenient to hire Wandres Law, PC. For a free consultation or to speak with an attorney, send us an email or call us at (918) 641-4044.
Note: Information provided in these posts comes from outside sources. Details have not been independently confirmed by us. If you notice any information that in not correct, please contact us as soon as possible so we can correct it.
Related Post: What are the most common reasons for truck accidents in Tulsa, Oklahoma?
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