Oklahoma City, OK (October 9, 2024) – Police in Oklahoma City report a traffic accident with injuries that occurred on the afternoon of October 9. At around 4:35 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched to the crash scene on Southwest 51st Street. Responders were seen rendering aid at the wreck site near South Western Avenue shortly after the accident took place. Police worked to investigate the details of the accident while paramedics helped wounded individuals at the scene. One or more people suffered injuries and were transported to the hospital by ambulance. At this time, the severity of the injuries suffered in the accident has not been reported. Southwest 51st Street was closed near South Western Avenue while responders worked at the scene, forcing local motorists to use alternate routes. Police in Oklahoma City continue to investigate.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of a full recovery.
Oklahoma Car Accidents
Traffic accidents happen in Oklahoma all the time. Each year, these wrecks happen over 50,000 times on average. The number of people who sustain injuries in these collisions continues to rise. Tens of thousands of individuals suffer injuries in Oklahoma car wrecks per year. Sadly, hundreds end up losing their lives in Oklahoma car crashes annually. Driver negligence is the main cause of American car wrecks, causing over 92% of them each year.
Negligence can be displayed by drivers in several different ways. Distraction, fatigue, speeding, and intoxication are the main types seen on American roadways today. For example, over 30% of the national accident fatality rate is caused by drivers who allow themselves to become intoxicated before they get behind the wheel. Intoxicated driving is dangerous in that it reduces our ability to react promptly, hinders our motor skills, and impairs our judgment. Drunk/high driving often results in accidents that end in injuries or death for those involved.
If you or a member of your family has been hurt by a negligent driver, you deserve to be able to recover without worrying about money. You may be facing several different problems in the aftermath of your crash, including financial difficulties, physical injuries that are painful and debilitating, and emotional turmoil and stress that is keeping you from living your life the way you are used to.
A car crash attorney in Oklahoma City can help you file a personal injury claim for compensation after you were injured by a negligent driver. Even if you believe that you were partially at fault for your accident, you may still be eligible for financial compensation that can help you recover. For example, if the court finds that you were 30% responsible for your crash, you may still be eligible to collect around 70% of the compensation available for your injuries and losses.
Call the law office of Milly Daniels at 405-768-2570 to talk to an attorney about your ability to recover financial compensation. When you work with one of our lawyers, you have the best shot at getting full and fair economic compensation for your losses and damages. Contact our firm to learn more about how we can help you through this trying time.
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