Auto Accidents

There are many reasons why fatal accidents occur on the roads across America, but most of them are due to drivers’ behaviors. It has been a long-term goal of the federal and state government to determine why fatal accidents happen on highways, interstates, and local roads as well as how to prevent them. One of…

While our state of Oklahoma isn’t exactly the snow capital of the world, it does get cold in the winter, and occasionally snow falls and makes our roads a terror to drive on. Not only is it slick, but the rarely-seen snow plows make an appearance. Not just the ones sent out by the city,…

Injuries, whether they’re from a car accident or from slipping on some ice, can be complex. You may feel immediate pain in some places, but sometimes, symptoms do not present themselves until a week or two later. If you thought you had no injuries, you probably didn’t think about filing a claim or lawsuit. But…

When you or a loved one is seriously injured in a car accident, you should call 9-1-1 to request an ambulance. But often, injured people forgo this step because the rising costs of emergency transport can cause substantial debts later. And should you end up using an ambulance for something that doesn’t require emergency medical…

Car accidents happen every day, and despite our best efforts to follow the law and drive cautiously, sometimes a crash is unavoidable due to someone else’s negligence. When this happens, it is likely that you will suffer from some injuries, and the ones that we are going to discuss today are injuries to your hips…

We often think of car accidents as a collision between two vehicles, or maybe one vehicle and one inanimate object, but this isn’t always true. There are thousands of motorists on the roads; they are bound to hit more than one other vehicle at some point. Multi-vehicle accidents can and do happen here in Oklahoma,…

For those of us who have been driving for years and years, we’ve become quite comfortable behind the wheel. We know our own cars and how they react, how quickly they stop, how much room we need to maneuver them. While this second-nature ease allows us to control our vehicles every day, it can also…

As innovation drives the nation forward in terms of new, exciting inventions, we discover gaps in safety and regulation as we come across them. This is just the typical process of creation; however, car manufacturers seem to have a habit of testing newer technology on their customers — whether they admit it or not. While…

Suffering an injury in a car accident is never easy. Even if you believe the injury to be minor, just the stress of a car accident can be overwhelming. There is so much to take care of following a crash, including dealing with insurance companies, talking to doctors, getting repair estimates, and having the vehicle…

The future waits for no one and happens way faster than anyone expects. What was science fiction only 10 or so years ago now actually exists — cars that drive themselves! It has long since been a dream to be chauffeured safely around by your car, allowing you to nap and stream and chat to…

It’s fairly common knowledge that driving while distracted is a major cause of car accidents in America. Drivers who text, use their smartphone, eat, or look at a GPS system while driving are dangerous. Distracted drivers don’t have their eyes on the road, their mind on responding to traffic emergencies, and can’t physically react safely…

Car accidents happen for many reasons. These can include driver distraction, speeding, driving under the influence, and driver fatigue. There are many Oklahoma traffic regulations and common-sense traffic rules that drivers fail to follow, such as passing only when you need to overtake a slower-moving vehicle, not because you like to drive in the left-hand…

It would be logical to think that people staying at home or close to home during the pandemic would lead to fewer traffic deaths. Sadly, the reverse has proven to be true. A recent Los Angeles Times article reported a frightening statistic. There were more than 38,600 deaths on US roads in the last year,…

Immediately after a fatal car, truck, or motorcycle accident, the trauma for family members, especially children, can be unbearable. An Oklahoma legislator is trying to help, filing a bill that would change how the bodies of accident victims are handled at the scene of fatal accidents. Current Oklahoma law requires that the victims of vehicle…

Everyone who suffers a vehicle accident, a slip and fall, a construction accident, an oilfield accident, or an accident due to a product defect is likely to suffer anxiety and stress, along with their physical injuries. Victims worry about how they will pay their bills, if they’ll return to good health, and how their injuries…

Car accidents cause many different injuries. Drivers, passengers, and bystanders may suffer a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, or other live-altering injuries. Many car accident victims require surgery. Victims of Oklahoma City accidents often need to treat with specialists such as neurosurgeons, orthopedists, and pain management doctors. The medical care that often requires that…

Cunningham & Mears recently represented the estate of Ariel Ross, who died as a result of a fatal car crash on I-40 in Oklahoma City. This was a tough case, as the insurance companies tried very hard to avoid liability in this claim. In the end, we were able to secure policy limits for our…

As law enforcement agencies, governments, and activist groups work to reduce distracted driving, Ford has decided to go a different route and introduce technology that shows ads inside vehicles in an effort to help advertisers reach more customers and convert more sales. It’s bad enough that drivers are bombarded with billboards, flashing signs, and lawn…

Every car accident is frightening and dangerous in its own way. Some of the most dangerous accidents in Oklahoma City are those that involve multiple vehicles. In fact, these types of crashes accounted for half of all crash deaths in 2019, according to data released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The data…

Discs are the cushions that separate the vertebrae in your neck and back. They are made of fluid and absorb shock to your body, specifically the spine. Having healthy discs is important to the overall health of your nervous system. When a disc is herniated, it is pushed outside of the spine and can cause…

Sometimes rear-end collisions occur where multiple vehicles are involved, causing a chain reaction. A common example is when three vehicles (A, B, and C) are stopped at a traffic light. The driver of Car D (who normally is speeding or is distracted) then slams into Car C. Car C then strikes Car B. Car B…

Watch a movie or a TV show involving a car crash and you’ll focus on how the cars crush each other. You’ll see pictures of the victims, expect the calls for ambulances, and wait for the police to arrive. All of these observations are heart-breaking but there’s one observation that raises the dramatic level to…

When you are involved in a car crash (or any type of accident) that was not your fault and you are planning on filing an injury claim, one thing you need to watch out for is a counter-claim. Oklahoma is a modified comparative negligence state, which means that victims are eligible for compensation only if…

There are so many parts of your body to consider when you think of what injuries you can incur in a car wreck. Protection from the big injuries is what typically draws concern from drivers and passengers. After all, seatbelts, air bags and anti-lock brakes were created to help shield us all from the more…

There are many basic rules of driving that we all knew when we took our driving test. With time, some of these rules we’ve forgotten. Some rules have been updated since we took our tests. It’s good to be reminded of the safe-driving rules we should follow. If you’re teaching your teenager how to drive,…