In 2018, over 5,000 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes, a one percent increase from the previous year’s numbers.

Unfortunately, the number of injury crashes involving large trucks or buses has risen, too. From 2016 to 2018, injury crashes increased 8 percent.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident in Oklahoma, contact Carr & Carr online or call (844) 210-7917 for a free consultation with one of our truck accident lawyers.

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 844-210-7917. 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”