Auto Accidents

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…