Auto Accident
Distracted Driving Laws in OKC: How to Prove Fault After an Accident
When a person is driving, a single glance at a smartphone screen can lead to a devastating crash. That’s why distracted driving is one of the leading causes of serious auto accidents. If you’ve been injured by someone who wasn’t paying attention behind the wheel, you may be entitled to compensation.
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Finding the Right Expert Witnesses for an OKC Car Accident Case
When you’ve been seriously injured in a car accident, filing an effective claim or lawsuit requires proving liability, demonstrating the extent of your injuries, and showing how your life has been affected by the crash. Expert witnesses can be used to demonstrate who caused the crash, the severity of your injuries, and the long-term financial cost of medical care and other expenses.
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Triple Vehicle Crash Occurs After Routine Norman Traffic Stop
Recently, a driver plowed into a police cruiser that had pulled over another vehicle for a minor moving violation. The accident occurred after a Norman police officer pulled over a woman and her daughter for driving with a broken tail light. While the officer was speaking to the woman, a third vehicle slammed into the officer’s cruiser, severely damaging all three vehicles. So far, no injuries have been reported.
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Oklahoma Among Worst States for Drivers
Anyone who lives in Oklahoma knows that the land is beautiful. Our landscape includes Great Plains, mountains, many lakes, and thousands of square miles of forest. It’s a great place to go for a road trip. But, those roads can be dangerous. Based on statistics published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Oklahoma is one of the more dangerous places in America to drive.
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Dangerous Roadways in Oklahoma City
Recent national surveys rank Oklahoma as number 10 in fatal traffic accidents. This is an astounding statistic considering our state ranks number 28 in population. The National Safety Council (NSC) attributes the growing danger of our roadways to several factors:
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Edmond Teen Killed In Lake Crash
A young life came to a sad end earlier this month, when a 16 year old Edmond boy died on his way to high school. The accident happened when the teen was driving across Arcadia Lake on Memorial Road. The car apparently jumped a guardrail and tumbled into the lake, killing the driver. The boy was driving alone.
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Speeding Risks on Oklahoma Roads
Speeding poses a serious risk on U.S. roads, according to studies by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In 2010, 10,395 people lost their lives in speeding-related crashes. That is about one-third of all people who died in car accidents.
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Oklahoma Area Highways Are Full Of Danger
A report from the Joplin Globe illustrates just how dangerous local highways can be. The article lists a series of vehicle accidents that happened on October 27th in southwestern Missouri. In one single night, a total of four accidents, involving eight cars and one motorcycle, resulted in six injuries. Fortunately, there were no fatalities, but many of the injured people were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
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Two Injured In Oklahoma City Rollover Accident
Motor vehicles can be dangerous to both their drivers and passengers. This was shown again in an accident in Bethany late last month. As reported by News9, the accident happened when two vehicles collided, causing one vehicle to roll over. Emergency crews were needed to extract some occupants of the overturned vehicle. One adult and one child were injured. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO), there were a reported 4,286 rollover accidents in Oklahoma in 2014. Of that number, 2,593 resulted in injury and another 210 resulted in death.
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Norman Collision with Police Car Results in Serious Injury
With the advanced safety features built into modern cars, it’s easy to feel like you’re riding around in an invincible cocoon. But as a report in the Norman Transcript reveals, automobile collisions can still result in serious injury.
According to the Transcript, an accident happened on Halloween day when a Norman police car (a 2011 Crown Victoria) struck a much smaller car (a 1992 Geo Prism) that had turned in front of the police car. The officer was treated for minor injuries and released. But, the driver of the Prism was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
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