Oklahoma City Distracted Driving Lawyer

Those who are injured in distracted driving accidents in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas need an experienced legal advocate on their side who can help them recover the maximum amount of compensation available to them. At the Owens Law Office, PC, our attorney not only knows the law and how to competently navigate it, but also understands what you’re going through, and will handle your case with compassion and understanding. If you have been involved in a car accident caused by distracted driving in Oklahoma City and have questions about what steps to take next or have suffered serious injuries, please contact our law firm today for a free distracted driving accident consultation.

Who Pays for Car Accident Damages in Oklahoma City?

When a crash occurs that results in damages, either to vehicle or person, those involved in the crash typically have one question: Who will pay for this?

In the state of Oklahoma, liability for a car accident depends upon fault. Liability means legal responsibility, and as it pertains to car accidents, legal responsibility is almost always assigned to the party who acted carelessly, recklessly, or negligently. Once the at-fault party has been identified, it is that party’s automobile insurance company that investigates the claim, assesses damages, and offers a settlement to the plaintiff. All drivers in Oklahoma are required to carry liability insurance.

Determining Fault for a Car Accident in Oklahoma City

As stated above, fault for a car accident is based on negligence or reckless or careless action. Negligence is the failure to act with the same level of care that another party in a similar situation would exercise, whereas recklessness is “behavior that is so careless it is considered an extreme departure from the care that a reasonable person would exercise…” While distracted driving in itself is not illegal (although certain forms of distracted driving, such as texting while driving, are illegal), distracted driving is negligent, and increases the risk of a car accident. Examples of distracted driving include:

• Making a call;
• Sending or reading a text message;
• Eating;
• Reading a map, email, or anything else;
• Changing the radio;
• Attending to a child or pet;
• Looking out the window at something other than the road ahead;
• Self grooming; and
• Any other behavior that diverts visual, manual, or cognitive attention.

How Our Law Offices Help You to Prove Fault

Determining fault and highlight that the other driver was distracted is the crux of a car accident claim – if you cannot prove that the other party was at fault for your car accidents, you will be unable to hold them liable and recover the compensation that you deserve. Recognizing the importance of establishing fault, our car accident attorneys get to work on your claim immediately, improving its chances of success by:

• Opening a thorough investigation into the car accident;
• Traveling to the accident scene to take photos and collect evidence;
• Requesting copies of police reports;
• Requesting access to electronic control module data;
• Requesting access to cellphone records (to show if the driver was using a cellphone at the time of crash);
• Hiring accident reconstruction experts; and
• Speaking with witnesses.

Maximizing Your Damages Amount after a Distracted Driving Crash

In addition to proving fault after a crash, you must also prove that you suffered damages. If you cannot prove that your injuries and property damage were directly caused by the car accident, you will not be able to recover compensation. In Oklahoma, you are entitled to the full value of your economic and noneconomic losses, which means that you can seek compensation for your medical expenses and future medical expenses, lost wages and loss of earning capacity, psychological harm, pain and suffering, property damage losses, and more.

Why Work with the Owens Law Office, PC

Working with an Oklahoma City distracted driving accident lawyer may be an important element in recovering the compensation amount that you deserve. Not only will an attorney investigate your case and gather evidence to prove the fault of the responsible party, and establish the damages that you have sustained, but an attorney will also handle all of the legal aspects of your claim, assist you in understanding your options, and negotiate for a settlement amount on your behalf.

When you are searching for a distracted driving accident lawyer in Oklahoma City, you want to hire someone who is experienced and passionate about their work. At the Owens Law Office, PC, Attorney Phillip P. Owens II has more than two decades of experience handling complex car accident cases, and knows how to recover a fair compensation amount. What’s more, because Mr. Owens worked for insurance companies before representing plaintiffs involved in car accidents, he has a unique understanding of how the insurance process works, and what is going through an insurance adjuster’s mind. This makes him a more effective negotiator, and gives him an edge over our competitors.

Schedule Your Consultation Today

When you’re harmed in a distracted driving car accident, our respectable Oklahoma City auto accident lawyer is here to advocate for you. To schedule your free consultation, please contact us online or by phone today. Consultations are free.