Oklahoma Auto / Car Accidents - Attorneys, Claims and Lawsuits
Learn about auto accidents and your legal rights.
The following information is provided by the Oklahoma car accident lawyers
at Atkins & Markoff.
Major And Minor Injury Auto Accidents in Oklahoma
Motorcycle Accidents in Oklahoma
Tractor-Trailer Trucking Accidents in Oklahoma
SUV Rollovers in Oklahoma
Major And Minor Injury Auto Accidents in Oklahoma
Over 3 million Americans are injured in auto
accidents every year. That's one person every 20 seconds. Many
auto accidents are caused by reckless or inattentive driving. Drivers are
easily distracted by cell phones, vehicle navigational systems, and other
electronic devices. Excessive speed is another variable in car accidents.
In some instances, car accidents occur due to defective automobile parts,
including tires, intoxication, and drug use. Even poor road design,
maintenance, and construction have been determined to be the direct causes
of some auto accidents.
What to do if You Have Been Involved In an Auto Accident
When people are involved in car accidents, they
are often frightened, not knowing what they are supposed to do.
The following information lists the steps you should take if you are involved
in an auto accident. First, make sure everyone is safe. If anyone has sustained
an injury, call for an ambulance immediately. If the accident caused significant
damage or if anyone was injured, it will also be important to alert the police.
Smaller, fender-bender accidents can often be handled without assistance by the
police. If you are unsure of whether or not to notify a police officer, call the
police department and speak with a dispatcher.
If a police officer makes a report at the scene of a car
accident, take note of the following things:
- The police officer's name an his or her badge number
- The address and phone number of the police station the officer works at
- The auto accident report number
- Where the car accident occurred
- When the car accident occurred
- Any road or weather conditions that might have played a part in causing the
auto accident
- What happened during the auto accident (include information about the speed
you were traveling and the speed the other vehicle was traveling, what direction
the cars involved were heading, and whether or not any traffic violations were made)
If a police officer is not present, it will be
especially important for you to take good notes. Record the basic car accident information
listed above and also make note of:
- The names, addresses, and phone numbers of those who were involved in the car accident
- The names, addresses, and phone numbers of any who witnessed the accident
- All insurance and driver's license information
- The license plate and VIN numbers of the other car(s)
Taking good notes after a car accident and even taking photos or drawing
diagrams may help you down the road.
Injuries Sustained in Car Accidents
The type of injuries sustained in an auto accident can vary as
greatly as the cause of the accidents themselves. Whiplash and head trauma are
two of the more common injuries resultant from auto accidents. The symptoms of some
injuries, such as mild spinal trauma, don't fully manifest until days or weeks after the
accident occurred.
Whether the injuries sustained in an auto accident are minor or
more serious, the effects on the injured can be considerable. Even in the case
of minor injuries, auto accident victims are likely to face lost wages, medical bills, and
some degree of pain and suffering. With serious injury, victims must contend with even
greater challenges, such as permanent disability. When injuries are sustained, victims of
auto accidents often seek compensation through pursuing a lawsuit.
Car accidents Attorneys in Oklahoma - Atkins & Markoff
If you or a family member has been injured in an auto accident,
the auto accident attorneys at Atkins & Markoff - located in Oklahoma - can help you
pursue a lawsuit and receive the compensation you deserve.
Please contact our car accident attorneys
for more information on auto accident claims in Oklahoma. If you
happened to be traveling through Oklahoma
and you are from another state, our auto accident attorneys can also assist you with
your lawsuit.
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