Car Accident Lawyer in Oklahoma
From the Cherokee Turnpike to Interstate 235 (I-235) to the H.E. Bailey Turnpike, Oklahoma has no shortage of major roads that see massive volumes of regular traffic. The number of residents and visitors alike who use these roads inevitably means that some people will be involved in motor vehicle collisions.
Car crashes in the Sooner State can have dramatic effects on the lives of all people involved. In some cases, the results may be fatal.
Need an Injury Lawyer Oklahoma represents clients who sustained serious injuries and the families whose loved ones were killed in automobile accidents. Our firm represents clients in communities throughout Cleveland County, Rogers County, Grady County, Washington County, Tulsa County, Le Flore County, Garfield County, Muskogee County, Oklahoma County, Wagoner County, Comanche County, Payne County, Creek County, Canadian County, Pottawatomie County, and many other nearby areas of Oklahoma.
Types of Car Accidents in Oklahoma
Car crashes can involve a variety of different causes. In many cases, one driver’s negligence is usually to blame, but there can be certain other contributing factors in some accidents. An experienced attorney can conduct a diligent investigation to determine the cause of your crash and hold all negligent parties accountable.
Some of the types of car accidents that Need an Injury Lawyer Oklahoma handles most often include, but are not limited to:
- Distracted Driving Accidents
- High Speed Accidents
- Side-Impact Collisions
- Head-On Collisions
- Rear-End Accidents
- Driving While Intoxicated (DWI or DUI) Accidents
- Ridesharing (Uber or Lyft) Accidents
- Hit and Run Accidents
- Uninsured Motorist Accidents
When a person is involved in any kind of automobile collision—even a seemingly minor “fender bender”—he or she should still seek medical attention. Some injuries do not involve immediate symptoms but can lead to very serious consequences later on.
Additionally, insurers for negligent parties frequently use any delay in medical treatment as evidence that a victim’s injuries are not as serious as they claim. It is always in your best interest to see a doctor or some other kind of medical professional just to be sure and have that person perform some kind of routine check to ensure your health and also create a medical record that will bolster the strength of your personal injury case.
Oklahoma Car Insurance Requirements
Under Oklahoma Statute § 47-7-204, all motorists operating motor vehicles in the state are required to have minimum liability coverage of “25/50/25,” or:
- $25,000 — Bodily injury/death for one person in one accident;
- $50,000 — Bodily injury/death for two or more persons in one accident; and
- $25,000 — Property damage.
If a driver happens to be uninsured or underinsured (meaning he or she lacks sufficient limits to cover the costs relating a victim’s injuries), it does not mean that a victim is out of luck. In many cases, victims can file claims with their own insurance companies to seek compensation for the amounts that the negligent party is unable to cover.
Find an Oklahoma Car Accident Attorney
Were you seriously injured or was your loved one killed in an automobile accident in Oklahoma? Make sure that you contact Need an Injury Lawyer Oklahoma before you speak to the negligent party’s insurance company or sign any kind of paperwork.
Our firm handles these types of cases on a contingency fee basis, so you will not pay us anything without receiving a financial award. You can contact us 24 hours a day, seven days a week to arrange a free, no obligation consultation at which our experienced personal injury attorneys will provide an honest and through evaluation of your case.