Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Lowering Your Chances of Being Involved in an Oklahoma Truck Accident
There is simply no way to control other people’s driving habits, which is why it’s impossible to guarantee that a person won’t ever be involved in a truck accident. There are, however, some steps and techniques that drivers can utilize to help significantly reduce their chances of being involved in such a devastating collision…. Read More »
Truck Drivers are Often Responsible for Collisions
Accidents involving trucks, like any other type of vehicle collision can and do occur for a variety of reasons. Most, however, can be linked to some sort of negligence, like truck driver error. Whatever the cause, these kinds of crashes are almost always serious, as commercial vehicles vastly outweigh passenger vehicles. Fortunately, accident victims… Read More »
Truck Accidents Can Cause Traumatic Injuries
Commercial vehicles vastly outweigh passenger cars, which is why collisions between these two types of vehicles tend to be so destructive. Unfortunately, the worst injuries are usually sustained by the occupants of the smaller vehicle, who are far less protected and so more prone to injuries caused by blunt force impact. These kinds of… Read More »
Did You Suffer a TBI in a Truck Accident?
We’ve all grown used to the sight of large commercial vehicles on our state’s roads. It’s still important, however, to avoid becoming complacent around these vehicles just because we’ve gotten accustomed to seeing them, as commercial vehicles pose a very real risk to other road users. The kinds of injuries sustained in collisions with… Read More »
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 »
