Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Immediate Steps Should You Take After a Motorcycle Accident?
Accidents involving motorcycles tend to come with serious injuries. There’s nothing between you and the road like there is in a car or a truck. Even minor accidents can cause serious injuries to the motorcyclist, so it’s important to know what to do after an accident. Unfortunately, what you say or do following a… Read More »
Multi-Vehicle Crash with Semi-Truck in Oklahoma Leaves Two Injured
At least two people suffered injury as a result of a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-trailer this past month on Interstate 44 in northwest Oklahoma City. The crash occurred on I-44 near Northwest 36th Street causing a significant backup of traffic in the metro area. A traffic helicopter showed that several lanes of traffic… Read More »
Driver Killed After Semi-Truck Crash Involving Blown Tire in Tulsa
A recent crash on Highway 169 highlights the importance of performing routine inspections on your vehicle. When it comes to semi-trucks and commercial logistics vehicles, drivers are required to perform routine inspections on the vehicle before it makes a delivery. Drivers are also required to inspect the vehicle during the journey to ensure that… Read More »
Cyclist Gets $29 Million After Being Struck by Driver from Plumbing Company
A Pennsylvania jury recently awarded $29 million to a cyclist who was disabled by a brain injury after a commercial truck driver struck him in Lancaster County. According to the lawsuit, the 51-year-old plaintiff was riding his bike on the Enola Low-Grade Trail in Lancaster County on July 16, 2022. When the plaintiff attempted… Read More »
Fatal Truck Accident Rates Peak in the Autumn
Truck accidents can and do happen at any time throughout the year. There are, however, times of the year when these kinds of crashes are more likely to occur. Some recent reports, for instance, have revealed that the autumn months, particularly September through November, see some of the highest rates of truck accidents annually…. Read More »
These Drilling Problems Could Cause an Oil-Field Accident
Drilling for, refining, and transporting oil and natural gasses are complicated and physically grueling endeavors that require the use of dangerous equipment and exposure to toxic substances. One of the most perilous aspects of oil-field work, however, is the drilling process itself. We’ve included a breakdown of some of the most common oil drilling-related… Read More »
How Motorcycle Crash Bars Work
While Oklahoma requires that motorcycles are equipped with certain safety gear, motorcycle crash bars are not one of them and most manufacturers offer them only as optional equipment. Crash bars, however, serve several important purposes, one of which is to prevent serious injury in the event of an accident. What are Motorcycle Crash Bars? … Read More »
What Makes Underride Collisions So Deadly
Any type of truck accident tends to have devastating consequences for the occupants of the smaller vehicle, simply because commercial vehicles are so large and heavy. Certain kinds of truck crashes, however, are notorious for being particularly dangerous and often fatal. Underride collisions, which occur when a smaller vehicle slides beneath any portion of… Read More »
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Oklahoma
The risk of suffering a fatal injury in a motorcycle accident is disproportionately high, especially in comparison to the number of motorcycles that are actually on the road. This is mainly due to the fact that motorcycles are simply not very crashworthy, as they lack the balance of a four wheeled vehicle, are far… Read More »
Man Sues Harley-Davidson After Motorcycle Accident
A Midland man has filed a personal injury lawsuit after he lost part of his leg in a motorcycle crash. The named defendants in the lawsuit are Harley-Davidson Motor Co. and the Odessa dealership that sold him the motorcycle. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff bought a 2023 Harley FLTRXSE CVO in March brand… Read More »
