Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Keep an Eye Out for Signs of a Head Injury After Your Oklahoma Motorcycle Crash
Most motorcycle riders are aware of the risks that come with their choice of vehicle and take the necessary precautions to avoid an accident. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that a rider won’t end up hurt in a crash because of someone else’s negligence. The consequences of such a crash are often severe for… Read More »
Big Rig Blind Spots Pose a Risk to Oklahoma’s Road Users
Oklahoma’s scenic landscapes and wide-open highways make for a pleasurable drive. Unfortunately, these attributes don’t make it any less dangerous for motorists to share the road with large trucks. One of the biggest safety concerns that comes with sharing the road with these dangerous vehicles is commercial truck blind spots, which are commonly referred… Read More »
Injuries Caused by Oil-Field Water Pollution
Air and soil pollution aren’t the only issues that can affect the health of oil-field workers. Water pollution, for instance, is also a very real risk, not only for those who work on oil-field sites, but also for those who live nearby. Hydraulic Fracturing Like air and soil pollution, oil-field water pollution can be… Read More »
What is Truck Accident Reconstruction?
Not all vehicle accidents are created equal. Truck accidents, for instance, are known for being particularly destructive, leaving the occupants of the smaller vehicle at risk of devastating property damage and catastrophic injuries. These victims may have the right to file a personal injury claim against the trucking company that was responsible for the… Read More »
Are You Suffering from an Illness Caused by Oil-Field Soil Pollution?
In a previous post, we discussed the dangers of oil-field air pollution not only for workers, but for residents who live near oil and gas drilling sites. Unfortunately, pollution of the air is not the only negative repercussion that comes with the drilling, refining, and transportation of oil and gas. Soil pollution, for instance,… Read More »
Oil-Field Pollution in Oklahoma
While the oil and gas industry in Oklahoma contributes millions of dollars to our state’s revenue and provides thousands of jobs, there are a number of serious environmental challenges that come with such practices. Oil-field pollution tops the list of the most dangerous repercussions of oil and gas development and occurs when air, water,… Read More »
Brake Failure is a Common Cause of Truck Accidents in Oklahoma
Every day, drivers in Tulsa share the road with commercial vehicles. Just because they have become a commonplace sight on our roadways does not, however, mean that they don’t pose a risk to other road users. In fact, collisions between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles can and do happen all the time, often with… Read More »
Was the Truck that Caused Your Accident a Commercial Vehicle?
Truck accidents present unique challenges to victims who are attempting to seek compensation after their crash. This is because trucking companies are subject not only to state, but also federal rules and regulations. These regulations often come into play in accident cases, but only if the truck in question qualifies as a commercial vehicle…. Read More »
Proper Vehicle Maintenance Can Prevent Truck Accidents
While proper maintenance is important to the safe operation of all vehicles, it is particularly important for commercial vehicles, like semi-trucks. These kinds of trucks simply experience a lot more wear and tear than most vehicles, which can take its toll on the brake systems, tires, suspension, and more. Unfortunately, many companies fail to… Read More »
Common Causes of Oklahoma Oilfield Accidents
As one of our country’s largest producers of crude oil, Oklahoma employs thousands of oil and gas workers across the state. Unfortunately, oilfields are one of the most dangerous places that a person can work and it is not uncommon for employees to sustain serious injuries while on the job. It is, however, often… Read More »
