Motor vehicle crashes happen all of the time. According to Statista, 12.5 million vehicles in the U.S. were involved in collisions in 2019, resulting in 36,096 fatalities and 1.95 million injuries. In the immediate aftermath of a car wreck, you might feel like you need to apologize even when the collision was not your fault. …
Teaching Your Teen What to Do After a Car Accident
Teen drivers are more likely to be involved in collisions than adults. Part of this higher risk is because of novice drivers’ failure to recognize dangers and to react appropriately to them to avoid collisions. While parents should take steps to ensure that their teens understand the rules of the road and drive cautiously, they …
The Statute of Limitations on Car Accident Claims
The statute of limitations on car accident claims limits the amount of time during which you can file a lawsuit. If you fail to file a claim within the limitation period, your claim might be time-barred. This means that you will not be eligible to recover damages to compensate you for your losses. So, if …
Can You Sue After a Car Crash?
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 …
