In Oklahoma City, Lawter & Associates, PLLC represents and fights for victims of car accidents with compassion and determination. We provide the quality legal assistance necessary to get Oklahoma victims and their families the compensation they deserve.
Each year more than 40,000 people die in car accidents and thousands more are seriously injured. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the average economic cost of a roadway fatality is $977,000, and that of a critically injured crash survivor is $1.1 million. With over 113,000 miles of highway in Oklahoma, it is clear that many Oklahomans will be involved in some type of vehicular accident during their lifetime. Unfortunately, many of these accidents result in serious injury or death.
The Oklahoma Highway Safety Office reports that in 2008, there were 72,677 auto accidents resulting in 30,008 injuries and 751 deaths. In Oklahoma County alone, over 6,000 people were killed or injured in a car accident. While accidents occur in both rural and city areas, over half of all reported accidents occurred on city streets.
If you are involved in a car accident in Oklahoma City, contact the police immediately so a report is made at the scene. If you do not report the car accident, the insurance company may deny payment of any claims you subsequently file. Receive immediate medical treatment for any injuries, keeping in mind that the shock of a collision may hide pain until hours or even days later. Write down names, addresses and phone numbers of all individuals involved in the collision and any witnesses in case you need them later. Make sure the police officer gives you a copy of the driver exchange information form. Call your insurance company immediately for further instructions. Do not speak to the at-fault driver’s insurance company about your injury and do not consent to a recorded statement. Seek the advice of an auto accident attorney as soon as possible. If you are involved in a case in Oklahoma City, call the experienced and qualified Oklahoma City auto accident attorneys at Lawter & Associates, PLLC who have a proven record of success. Or call our Tulsa accident attorneys at the Tulsa Lawter & Associates office.
Car accident cases can be complex, requiring sophisticated investigation and evaluation. Oklahoma City auto accident attorneys have the expertise to assess and handle a car accident case, and know how to evaluate a case to determine who was negligent. Be sure to hire experienced auto accident attorneys who know the relevant Oklahoma law. With years of experience handling complex car accident cases, the attorneys at Oklahoma City's Lawter & Associates, PLLC have the determination and resources necessary to fight and win complex car accident cases under Oklahoma auto accident law.
Under Oklahoma law, motorists are required to have liability insurance. However, many uninsured drivers are still on Oklahoma City roads. If you are involved in a car accident with an uninsured motorist, the Oklahoma auto accident attorneys at Lawter & Associates can help you receive compensation from other insurance which may be available. Our attorneys will review your case and determine what recovery can be made.
Always contact experienced Oklahoma City auto accident attorneys who know the law and will protect your rights. In Oklahoma City, Lawter & Associates, PLLC will not only fight for your rights, but we guarantee that our fees will never exceed your settlement after your doctors’ bills are paid.
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