Distracted driving occurs when a vehicle operator diverts attention from the road and safely operates their vehicle to another activity. Whether a driver is using a cell phone, eating, adjusting the controls, or daydreaming, it places them and everyone traveling on the road with them at risk. When it comes to distracted driving truck accidents in Tulsa, the consequences can be even more devastating due to the size of the vehicle.
If you have been harmed due to a truck driver’s negligence and distraction, the dedicated truck collision attorneys at LaCourse Law can help. With the Southern hospitality we are known for, we could handle your truck accident case while you focus on what is most important, your recovery.
Truckers in Oklahoma must obtain their commercial driver’s license and follow strict traffic and safety laws and guidelines or risk losing their ability to operate their vehicles. That includes more stringent distracted-driving rules than those of other motorists.
Under Oklahoma Statute § 47-11-901c, it is unlawful for operators to use a smartphone or any other electronic communication device while behind the wheel. That includes using it to read, write, or send text messages, through messages, emails, or social media. The statute prohibits the use of hand-held devices while traveling and requires drivers to wait until they find a safe location to pull over and turn off the truck before making calls or using it for any reason. There is an exception only for urgent and necessary communication with emergency services or law enforcement.
Federal law also enforces the restriction on hands-free devices, and citations can lead to excessive fines and loss of a driver’s qualification. During your consultation, our knowledgeable lawyers could answer your specific questions about distracted driving truck collisions in Tulsa and how these laws apply to the strength of your personal injury case.
Distractions have a profound effect on Tulsa truckers’ ability to safely operate the tractor-trailer, often leading to catastrophic collisions. They are challenging to handle and maneuver under the best circumstances, and even a few seconds of inattention can have devastating outcomes for them and others around them. Motorists harmed in a truck collision often suffer severe injuries, including:
Truckers are professional drivers and must comply with the regulations at all times and remain alert to avoid causing preventable collisions. They also face unique challenges, such as tight schedules, long hours, monotony, and reliance on electronic devices for dispatching and navigation. Our dedicated lawyers could use these regulations and investigate violations beyond distraction to support your claim for compensation.
Proving fault and liability after Tulsa distracted-driving truck crashes requires gathering evidence to establish negligence. That means showing the trucker owed you a duty of care, their actions were a violation, and the direct cause of the wrecks and your damages and losses. The crucial evidence we could help you collect includes:
Our truck crash attorney can work with accident scene experts and visit the scene to gather additional evidence, such as skid marks, to build a powerful case demonstrating each element of fault.
Distractions are a severe problem and a road safety concern for all drivers, and the size and challenges of controlling 18-wheelers make it particularly hazardous. You deserve to hold them responsible if the recklessness of a professional tractor-trailer operator caused you harm.
You have legal rights to protect yourself and pursue compensation to cover your damages and losses. Call LaCourse Law today to schedule an appointment with our dedicated lawyers and learn more about distracted driving truck accidents in Tulsa.
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