Auto Accident
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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Elderly Oklahoma Driver Accidents
Late last month in Oklahoma City, an elderly driver lost control of their vehicle and hit a building. According to KOCO.com, the driver veered off the road and ran into the wall of a retirement home.
No injuries were reported in the accident, but the wall was damaged. Authorities are still investigating, and are trying to determine if weather was a factor in the auto accident.
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Tips to Avoid Oklahoma Auto Accidents
There is no way to completely avoid getting into an automobile accident. Even if you’re the safest driver in the world, you can still get into an accident. It happens every day all over Oklahoma. What you CAN do is be prepared. Here are some good tips on how to stay safe on the roads in Oklahoma this Fall:
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The Problem of Oklahoma Car Accidents
The American Automotive Association (AAA) states that there are over six million reported motor vehicle accidents each year in the United States. Considering the amount of cars on the road in this country, this number is definitely believable. But let’s take a look closer to home. Here are some statistics from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office from the year 2010.
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Traveling Safely Through Oklahoma City Construction This Summer
Construction site car accidents have claimed over 4,400 lives in the past six years, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) – and most of them belonged to drivers who were trying to navigate a work zone when something went wrong. Another 200,000 people were injured, making work zones a dangerous stretch of roadway to navigate. Summer and fall are the top times for road construction accidents, according to the FHWA.
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Celebrate National Bike Month by Driving “Bicycle-Safe”
May is National Bike Month, which means it’s a great time to add some new safety habits to your routine when you’re commuting by car. The League of American Bicyclists estimates that the number of bicycle commuters is rising in all fifty U.S. states, as people take to bicycles to get more exercise, enjoy the fresh air, and reduce their impact on the environment.
Bicyclists in Oklahoma have the same right to use the roads as cars, as long as they obey traffic laws. This means that Oklahoma drivers have a responsibility to share the road safely with bikes as well as with cars. Experienced Oklahoma City personal injury lawyers recommend adding some “bicycle-safe” practices to your ordinary driving habits, like:
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Identifying Whiplash Neck Sprain After a Car Accident
About 30 percent of all car accidents in the United States each year are rear-end collisions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Although many of these accidents seem minor, rear-end crashes are well-known for being one of the top causes of whiplash, a condition that can cause serious and lingering medical complications.Whiplash can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Often, the symptoms may not appear for a day or two after the accident. Since there is no single medical test for whiplash, a diagnosis must often be reached by ruling out other possible causes of a patient’s pain, stiffness, dizziness, swelling, or other conditions. X-rays and medical imaging like a CT or MRI scan can help. Finally, patients who have been told that whiplash is a “minor” or “made-up” condition might delay getting treatment.
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Drive Safe This Holiday Season in Oklahoma
Each year, tens of millions of people hit the road during the holiday season to celebrate good times with their loved ones. If you and your family are planning a get-together this year, it is important that you all remember to keep driving safety in mind in order to prevent this year’s festivities from becoming a tragic memory. Reach your destination without incident by following the simple safety tips below:
- Make sure your vehicle is good to go before you start your trip. Take it to the shop and make sure your car is tuned up and in good shape for travel. This is especially important if you’ll be driving in wintery conditions.
Three Killed in Oklahoma City Car Accident
Three people were killed and two others were seriously injured in an Oklahoma car accident. According to a KOCO.com news report, the fatal crash occurred on State Highway 3 in Oklahoma City. Officials say a 24-year-old man was behind the wheel of a 1999 Ford when it left the westbound lanes, crossed the centerline and crashed into a culvert. The driver from Broken Bow, a 12-year-old boy from Idabel and a 24-year-old Heavener man were killed. The boy’s 30-year-old mother was seriously injured and his 10-year-old sister was listed in critical condition. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident. None of the occupants were believed to be wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
When a vehicle leaves a travel lane and enters the shoulder, parking lane or median, it is called a run-off-road (ROR) crash. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), ROR accidents are responsible for about 70 percent of fatal single-vehicle crashes. The most common contributing factors of ROR accidents include:
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The Danger of Car Fires
Motor vehicles have electrical wiring, flammable liquids, and explosive gases that are extremely flammable. Whether it is caused by a mechanical malfunction, chemical reaction, or human error, the results of a car fire will be the same. Occupants must get out of the car as quickly as they can and get as far away as possible from the car. Small car fires do not stay small for long and the entire vehicle may be engulfed in flames in a few moments.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. fire departments responded to approximately 152,300 automobile fires per year between 2006 and 2010. Cars fires result in 209 civilian deaths, 764 civilian injuries, and millions in direct property damage each year. In fact, there are about 17 auto fires reported nationwide every hour resulting in about four deaths a week.
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