Choctaw, OK (August 14, 2024) – Police in Choctaw responded to the scene of an injury accident that occurred on August 14. Responders were seen working at the crash site on Northeast 23rd Street near Triple X Road. At least one individual was injured and treated on-site before being transported to the hospital for further care. The names of those involved have not been reported at this time. Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the incident.
Our thoughts are with those involved as we hope for their full recovery.
Oklahoma Auto Accidents
Car wrecks in the United States happen at an alarming rate. Every day, over 17,000 car accidents are reported throughout the nation. Around 7,500 people are injured in these accidents and over 100 end up losing their lives. In Oklahoma alone, hundreds of crashes are reported daily. The majority of the reported car accidents in the United States are caused by driver error/negligence, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA reports that over 94% of American car wrecks yearly happen due to driver error.
Negligence can be displayed in countless ways, however, the most common negligent behaviors demonstrated by drivers in the US include intoxication, speeding, fatigue, and distraction. Drivers operating their vehicles while distracted cause over 400,000 car crashes yearly. These accidents injure thousands and take thousands more lives per year. Additionally, intoxication also takes the lives of over 10,000 people annually.
When you or someone you love has been hurt in a crash caused by the actions of a negligent driver, you deserve to be able to recover without having to worry about money. You should not have to worry about going broke or the cost of your medical bills, vehicle repairs, etc. A car crash attorney in Choctaw can help you file a personal injury claim for financial compensation so you can get the money you need to cover all the damages that may have resulted from your accident. A lawyer can help prove that you were not at fault for your crash, or, that you were only partially at fault.
Even if you were found to be 30% at fault for the accident, you may still be eligible to collect around 70% of the available financial compensation. Do not hesitate to contact an attorney who can help you learn more about your legal options at this time.
At the law office of Milly Daniels, we are passionate about helping injured accident victims and their loved ones to recover. We will stop at nothing to get you the justice and compensation you need and deserve during this difficult time, so do not hesitate to give us a call as soon as you can to learn more. You can reach us at 405-768-2570 to speak with a skilled attorney about your claim.
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