Truck Accidents

With Oklahoma’s location in the middle of the country, it’s a major hub for transportation. Unfortunately, that also means that trucking accidents are fairly common in our state. Data from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO) shows that in 2019, 5,638 accidents involved large trucks. There were fatalities in 81 of those collisions. 

Motor vehicle accidents that involve semi-trucks or tractor-trailers tend to cause severe property damage. Serious injuries and even death are also common, especially when collisions involve smaller cars or pedestrians. 

Truck accidents can be complicated in terms of liability, and insurance companies don’t always offer fair settlements to legitimate claims. If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident, contact Carr & Carr online. Our team of experienced personal injury attorneys can help you pursue fair compensation to cover your lost income and medical bills. You can reach our Oklahoma City office at (888) 232-5158.

Accidents involving large commercial vehicles or semi-trucks are dangerous due to their size and weight.

But in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, some trucking regulations are being lifted or even changed, which may increase the risk of trucking accidents.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a trucking accident, call Carr & Carr at 866-510-0580. Our team of truck accident lawyers serves clients throughout Oklahoma.

We’re dedicated to helping truck accident victims and providing accurate, up to date information on trucking accidents. We’ve put together answers to frequently asked questions on trucking accidents below.

Accidents involving large trucks like semis often result in severe, life-changing injuries or death to passenger vehicle occupants.

On average, large truck crashes cause more than 70,000 injuries and more than 4,000 fatalities each year in the United States.

One of the staples of driving on the Oklahoma highway is seeing the remnants of a blown tire scattered across the road. Called “road gators,” people sometimes have to maneuver to avoid running over them. The fact is many of these road gators are the result of a truck tire blowout.  Another fact is that these blown tires, often due to defects in the tire itself, are a very serious hazard that can result in collisions with injuries or death.  However, it isn’t only drivers of automobiles that need to be aware of the debris on the road, but truck drivers who may lose more than one tire at a time. Continue reading “Blown Truck Tires Can Lead to Tragic Accidents”