Oklahoma City, OK (September 8, 2024) – A car accident in Oklahoma City caused injuries on September 6. Emergency responders were dispatched to the crash site at around 7:20 p.m. to help the involved individuals. Reports from local sources show the incident occurred on Reno Avenue near South Rockwell Avenue. At least one person was hurt in the accident and need of emergency medical attention. EMS helped wounded parties before transporting them to the hospital. Currently, those involved have not been identified. Police in Oklahoma City continue to investigate.
We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims.
Oklahoma Car Wrecks
Annually, over 70,000 car wrecks take place in the Sooner State. Sadly, thousands of people sustain injuries and hundreds end up losing their lives in these wrecks. Across the country, over 6 million collisions happen every year that injure around 3 million and end the lives of more than 40,000 people. Daily, over 7,500 individuals are injured in about 17,000 accidents in the US. The number of traffic accidents in the United States has consistently risen over the past few decades, proving to be a cause for concern.
Moreover, several factors might cause a car crash, such as poor road conditions, car problems, and reckless driving. Still, most are the result of negligent driving. According to information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 93% of US vehicle collisions result from the careless behavior of drivers. In the past ten years, distracted driving has caused over 4 million traffic accidents in the United States, with speeding, alcohol, and exhaustion coming in close second.
Determining the cause of an auto accident is crucial if you or a loved one sustains injuries. You should consult a vehicle accident lawyer, particularly if you believe someone else was at fault for your collision. Here at Milly Daniels Law, our skilled personal injury lawyers in Oklahoma City have worked for years to help crash victims and their loved ones recover. We will make sure you can get the justice and compensation you deserve so you can focus on your recovery and healing. Call our office at 405-768-2570 to talk to a skilled attorney about how we can help you and yours today.
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