Four people were injured in recent Oklahoma City car crash involving a rear-end collision. According to a news report in The Oklahoman, the injury accident occurred on Interstate 240 at Santa Fe in south Oklahoma City. Officials say a 24-year-old Oklahoma City man crashed his car into the back of a pickup carrying four people. Both vehicles veered out of control and hit barrier walls. The pickup burst into flames when the fuel tank ruptured. The 75-year-old male driver of the pickup suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Two of his female passengers, ages 73 and 50, suffered critical injuries and a fourth occupant was treated and released.
There are a number of questions that investigators have to answer following a rear-end collision. Was the driver of the striking vehicle speeding? Was he or she fatigued, drunk, distracted, or otherwise careless? Did the driver of the vehicle in front make a dangerous lane change, slow down, or come to a sudden stop? The answers to these questions will affect liability issues relating to the car accident.
Anyone injured by a negligent driver in Oklahoma can pursue compensation for his or her losses by filing a claim against the at-fault party. Careless and reckless motorists can be held accountable for damages including medical bills, hospitalization, the cost of rehabilitation services, pain and suffering, lost wages, and emotional distress. A skilled car accident attorney will make sure that fair compensation is offered for all of the victim’s losses.
The experienced Oklahoma City auto accident lawyers at the Maples Law Firm have a proven track record of successfully handling serious injury accidents in Oklahoma City. To discuss your legal rights and options at no cost, please call our offices today at (405) 705-5050.
