Adair County, OK (June 24, 2024) – A single-car crash occurred on the afternoon of June 20 in Adair County. Responders, including EMTs and police officers, were dispatched to the scene at around 1:10 p.m. It occurred on Highway 51 just west of South 4673 Road. The six-year-old was one of four other children inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. The driver, a 28-year-old, was ejected and severely injured. They were taken to the hospital in critical condition. A 2-year-old, a 7-year-old, and a 12-year-old suffered minor injuries in the accident. The six-year-old was determined deceased at the crash scene. The cause of the wreck is still under investigation.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the deceased victim’s family at this time.
Oklahoma Car Accidents
In the United States, millions of auto collisions occur each year, leading to approximately 6 million reported traffic accidents and causing injuries to about 3 million individuals annually. Tragically, over 35,000 lives are lost in these accidents every year. Oklahoma experiences tens of thousands of car wrecks annually, with more than 70,000 reported in a recent year alone, resulting in numerous serious injuries.
When you or a loved one is injured in a traffic accident, understanding the details of the incident is crucial, especially if you believe you are not at fault. Negligent driving accounts for millions of these collisions annually across the nation, with driver distraction being the primary cause, followed closely by speeding, intoxication, and fatigue.
Pedestrians, among the most vulnerable on the roadways, often suffer severe or fatal injuries in traffic accidents.
If you’ve been injured in a recent traffic accident, it’s important to focus on recovery without financial worries. If you determine the accident was not your fault, you may be eligible for significant financial compensation to cover related expenses. This can include medical care, vehicle repairs, lost wages, and more.
If you have recently lost a loved one in a traffic accident, you should contact a wrongful death lawyer in Adair County who can help you recover financially. You deserve to be able to gather financial compensation for the losses and damages that may have resulted from your loved one’s crash. You should never have to worry about money at a time like this, which is why our law firm is here to help. We have been working to assist injured crash victims and their family members for many years and will do everything in our power to ease the financial burden you may be facing at this time. We will guide you through the often complex legal process and work to get you the financial compensation that you need and deserve.
If you’ve been injured in a traffic collision due to a negligent driver, a traffic accident lawyer in Oklahoma City can guide you through the process of filing a compensation claim, helping you recover damages such as medical bills and more.
At Milly Daniels Law, our attorneys are committed to assisting accident victims like you in recovering physically, emotionally, and financially from serious auto accidents.
To learn more about how we can support you, please contact our office at (405) 768-2570. We are here to help you navigate this difficult time and pursue the compensation you deserve.