Texting while driving is a serious problem nationwide, and Oklahoma officials are cracking down to prevent car crashes related to texting not only involving teens, but for motorists of all ages within the state. According to Bloomberg Businessweek, over a dozen Oklahoma City high school students and safety advocates helped the governor launch an awareness campaign highlighting the dangers of texting and driving. The governor stated that about 700 Oklahoma car accidents, 30 of which were fatal, have involved a motorist who was either sending or reading a text message. Parents of teens lost in Oklahoma auto accidents also came out to show support and spread awareness of the tragedies that can happen because of drivers texting while driving.
Driver inattention is one of the most common causes of car crashes in Oklahoma and across the country. Taking one’s eyes off the road for even a split second can cause an accident with irreparable damage and alter the lives of all motorists involved in a crash permanently. Serious injuries such as brain damage, broken bones, amputation, nerve damage, disfigurement, burns and death can all occur due to an Oklahoma car accident caused by texting while driving.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an Oklahoma City car accident, or if you have lost a loved in a crash and you suspect that driver inattention was a contributing factor, please get in touch with the dedicated Oklahoma auto accident attorneys at The Maples Law Firm. Losing a loved one or suffering a debilitating injury due to someone else’s negligence is never easy on a family. Not only is the pain physical, but mental and financial as well. Mounting medical bills or funeral expenses, the loss of income, loss of love, pain and suffering and other damages may be incurred as a result of the Oklahoma car crash. While no amount of money will take back what happened, damages may lessen the burden so that you and your family can focus on healing. The experienced lawyers at The Maples Law Firm will carefully examine the details surrounding the Oklahoma car accident to ensure that your rights are upheld and you are compensated fairly for your losses. To learn more about how we can help, call our firm today at (405) 705-5050 for a free consultation.
