{"id":78,"date":"2010-03-09T08:00:56","date_gmt":"2010-03-09T08:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/blog\/?p=38"},"modified":"2025-10-02T15:37:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T15:37:30","slug":"odot-negligent-action-can-result-in-motorist-payout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/blog\/auto-accident\/odot-negligent-action-can-result-in-motorist-payout\/","title":{"rendered":"ODOT Negligent Action Can Result in Motorist Payout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is responsible for the upkeep of Oklahoma roads and highways (not all of them though, as some roads are city or privately owned). This helps ensure that motorists are not put in harm&#8217;s way when traveling. However, upkeep can often be lax. For instance, dangerous road conditions can arise and unsuspecting Oklahoma motorists may become involved in traffic accidents that could ultimately result in personal injury or even wrongful death. According to an article featured on tulsaworld.com, ODOT has compensated motorists more than $465,000 since 2005 for such incidents.<\/p>\n<p>Reportedly, the ODOT will compensate affected motorists if they provide evidence which shows that the ODOT was in some way negligent in allowing for vehicles to be affected by unsafe road conditions, such as potholes and other road impairments. For example, a Rogers County man was awarded $62,500 in 2009 for what was deemed to be a &#8220;dangerous interchange\/failure to warn.&#8221;  However, it should be noted that the ODOT must accept that negligence took place. For all instances where an individual is affected by a matter that the ODOT was not aware of, no such compensation will be granted.  Nevertheless, anyone injured in an auto accident may want to consider contacting an experienced Oklahoma auto accident attorney who will protect their rights and help hold negligent parties liable for injuries sustained.<!--more-->  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been injured in an Oklahoma car accident which you believe resulted from a dangerous road condition, please contact the skilled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/personal-injury.html\">personal injury attorneys in Oklahoma City<\/a> at the Maples Law Firm. We will thoroughly examine all ODOT claims to ensure that your rights as a motorist are not infringed upon by the ODOT.  For more information and a free consultation of your case, call us today at (405) 705-5050. <\/p>\n<p><em>Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/tulsaworld.com\">https:\/\/tulsaworld.com<\/a><\/em> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is responsible for the upkeep of Oklahoma roads and highways (not all of them though, as some roads are city or privately owned). 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