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Help for Accident Victims Throughout Oklahoma

Car accidents occur nearly every twenty seconds in the United States causing, in some cases, unnecessary personal injuries due to the negligent driving of others. In this day and age of cell phones, GPS navigation systems, and other distracting devices drivers use while driving, inattentive drivers are causing otherwise avoidable accidents.

Other causes of auto accidents in Oklahoma are driving at excessive speeds, reckless driving, failing to stop at a red light, failing to stop at a stop sign, failing to yield and driving under the influence (DUI, DWI), defective roadway design, 18 wheeler accidents, defective products and motorcycle accidents.

Our Oklahoma personal injury attorneys have handled thousands of auto and trucking accidents throughout Oklahoma. On average, we handle over 1,000 auto accident cases a year. We offer help investigating your auto accident case, help you find a qualified doctor, help get your car repaired, help you understand what insurance benefits you are entitled to and help you negotiate a fair settlement for your accident case and will go to court to fight your insurance company if they do not make a fair accident settlement offer.

Oklahoma Accident Lawyers

If you have been injured in an auto accident while driving in Oklahoma, you could be eligible for compensation. Contact us today to file your Oklahoma auto accident injury claim by calling us toll free or fill out our contact form. We are here to help.

Automobile Accidents

Statistics show that auto accidents occur nearly every twenty seconds in the United States, oftentimes causing serious injuries among drivers and passengers alike. Unfortunately, the most common cause of auto accidents is negligent driving, a factor which could be avoided if drivers operated their motor vehicles more carefully with fewer distractions from cell phones, the radio and GPS navigation systems. In 2009, one auto accident occurred every seven minutes in Oklahoma, and one hundred people were injured in Oklahoma auto accidents every day. Although Oklahoma law doesn’t ban all drivers from using a cell phone or text messaging while driving, the state passed a law in 2010 prohibiting distracted driving, and requiring all drivers to devote their full time and attention to driving. This means that, while the police will not ticket an Oklahoma driver for using a cell phone or text messaging while driving, he will take action if he observes the driver posing a safety threat to others. Unfortunately, despite seat belt laws and laws against distracted driving, thousands of people are injured in Oklahoma auto accidents each year. If you have suffered a serious injury resulting from an Oklahoma auto accident, contact an Oklahoma accident attorney to discuss your legal options.

Causes of Auto Accidents

Automobile accidents can describe a number of different types of collisions, including car accidents, ATV accidents, commercial truck accidents, whiplash accidents and motorcycle accidents. Although distracted or negligent driving is the leading cause of auto accidents, there are a number of other factors which contribute to the frequency of these accidents. Some of the most common causes of auto accidents include:

• Driving at excessive speeds
• Driving recklessly
• Failing to obey traffic signals and signs
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Defective products
• Defective roadway design

In order to prevent auto accidents from occurring, drivers can drive safely and observe safety guidelines, including: avoiding tailgating, using directional signals when turning or changing lanes, staying at least three seconds behind the car in front of you, following the speed limit, and using your rear view and side mirrors while driving, turning, changing lanes or backing up.

Automobile Accident Injuries

Although car manufacturers have taken steps to make cars safer for drivers and passengers, auto accidents continue to occur and serious injuries and fatalities continue to result from these accidents. Some of the most common injuries caused by a motor vehicle accident include:

Some of these injuries are so severe that they may cause chronic, debilitating conditions and possibly even permanent paralysis. Some victims of auto accidents may be unable to return to work for an extended period of time or indefinitely, due to the severity of their injuries, preventing them from gaining a viable income.

Oklahoma Accident Attorneys for Injuries

Driver negligence is the leading cause of auto accidents in the United States, and accounts for almost half of all automobile accidents each year. If you have been injured in an Oklahoma auto accident caused by another driver’s negligence, contact an Oklahoma accident attorney to discuss your legal options. You may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries, the medical cost of treating your injuries, and the pain and suffering endured by you and your family. If you have lost a loved one in an auto accident caused by another driver, you may have grounds to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the other party. You are not at fault for any injuries sustained in an auto accident resulting from the distracted, aggressive or unsafe driving of another person. By hiring an experienced Oklahoma accident attorney to represent your case, you can protect your rights and collect the compensation you deserve. Injured victims should not be held responsible for the financial costs associated with auto accident injuries. An Oklahoma accident attorney can help you prove the other driver’s negligence and hold that party accountable for your injuries and any associated expenses.