by Burch, George & Germany, P.C. | May 7, 2014 | Truck Accident
Feds Eye Limiting Maximum Speed of Tractor Trailer to Reduce Accidents With Interstate 40 cutting through its mid-section, Oklahoma is at the heart of the nation’s trucking industry, and the state is no stranger to wrecks involving semis. Motorists who cringe at the...
by Burch, George & Germany, P.C. | Jan 30, 2014 | Truck Accident
Many Truckers Plagued by Fatigue, Poor Health Commercial truck drivers are among the unhealthiest people in America, one factor contributing to their fatigue on the road. A recent study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine found that 34% of...
by Burch, George & Germany, P.C. | Dec 23, 2013 | Motor Vehicle Accident
New Year’s Resolution: Alternatives to Drinking & Driving in OKC New Year’s Eve is right around the corner. One of the more festive occasions of the year, it is also, unfortunately, a big night for drunk driving, alcohol-related car crashes and DWI arrests....
by Burch, George & Germany, P.C. | Oct 23, 2013 | Drowsy Driving, Truck Accident
New Rest Rules for Truckers Aim To Reduce Drowsy Driving The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration implemented new safety rules on July 1 to reduce tractor-trailer accidents around the nation. The new rules have angered the commercial trucking industry, which...
by Burch, George & Germany, P.C. | Jul 26, 2013 | Truck Accident
Semi Truck Underride Accidents Claim Lives Despite New Safety Equipment A study by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety shows that the underride guards on most tractor trailers leave people in cars at risk in certain types of crashes. All semi trucks have...
