Oklahoma Car Accident Statistics

It is estimated that car accidents occur nearly every twenty seconds in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 6.3 million car accidents on the highways and freeways of America last year which claimed the lives of 41,000 people and injured another 3.1 million people. Further, Americans spent over $719.2 million in collision-related expenses.

Oklahoma Auto and Car Accidents

Car accidents can occur due to a driver driving at excessive speeds, reckless driving, failing to stop at a red light, failing to stop at a stop sign, driving under the influence (DUI, DWI), inexperience of the driver, driving in bad weather, aggressive driving behavior, and driving while trying to operate cell phones and GPS navigation systems—all of which can result in rear-end collisions, head-on collisions, rollovers, side impact collisions and truck under-ride accidents.

Oklahoma Injuries Suffered from Auto Accidents

Injuries suffered as the result of a car accident can include whiplash, cuts, scrapes and bruises, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis, quadriplegia, broken bones, concussions, head injuries, back injuries, neck injuries, loss of limbs, paraplegia and even wrongful death.

Damages Available from Auto Accidents

Compensation available for injuries sustained as the result of a car accident include current and future medical expenses for treating injuries caused by the accident, lost wages, future wages if the victim is no longer able to work, punitive damages, damages for pain and suffering, and compensation for the family of a car accident wrongful death victim, among others.

Oklahoma Statute of Limitations on Car Accidents

Under Oklahoma statute of limitations, car accident claims must be filed within two years. If the statute of limitations expires before a car accident lawsuit is brought, a claimant faces the possibility of having his or her case dismissed. For more information about car accident claims, contact an experienced Oklahoma car accident attorney at Atkins & Markoff today to discuss your case and your litigation options.

Your Legal Rights and Your Next Step

Injuries resulting from a car accident can require long-term medical treatment that can range from emergency surgery to permanent, daily physical therapy. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a car accident that you believe was caused by the negligent and/or intentionally careless driving of another, it is important to speak with an experienced Oklahoma car accident attorney at Atkins & Markoff as soon as possible to protect your legal rights under the statute of limitations laws.

Protect Yourself and Those You Love

Injuries resulting from a car accident can cause devastating and permanent damage that is often combined with emotional and financial suffering for an individual and his or her family. Victims of serious car accidents are faced with making life-changing decisions about their future—including financial and social decisions—while having to deal with all the legal loopholes that accompany such a traumatic event.