Oklahoma City, OK (September 8, 2024) - On Saturday, September 7, there were multiple confirmed injuries after an auto accident in the Oklahoma City area. The crash was reported at the corner of South Choctaw Road and Southeast 119th Street at around 5 p.m. Local reports revealed that two vehicles collided at the scene.
Emergency crews were quickly dispatched in order to provide aid to the involved parties. There were seven confirmed injuries at the scene. EMS units were present to assist the crash victims and transport them to area hospitals for further evaluation. It is currently unknown how many of the victims required medical transport at this time. The area was closed for several hours while emergency responders were present. No additional information on the crash is currently available. However, an ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Based on data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Oklahoma is the eighth most dangerous state in the United States for drivers. There were 655 road deaths in the state during the study, which means that 1.44 people died in accidents for every 100 million miles driven. Nearly 40.1 percent of these crashes involve passenger cars. There are more than six million car accidents in the United States every year. These accidents hurt millions of people and kill tens of thousands more. People often cause life-changing car accidents in Oklahoma and across the country by speeding, being distracted, or driving drunk. If you file a strong personal injury claim with the help of a skilled legal team after a major accident, you will be in a better position to get the most out of your case.
Your ability to lead a normal life can be on the line after a serious crash. It is important that you do everything possible to get the full recovery you are owed. That means working with an Oklahoma City car accident lawyer.
Our skilled lawyers at Calvert Law Firm are here to make sure your case is properly and thoroughly handled from start to finish. We will be glad to answer any questions you may have concerning your case during a free-of-charge consultation. Furthermore, we will work diligently to build a strong personal injury claim to recover medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages arising from your life-changing car accident. This will allow you to focus exclusively on your emotional and physical recovery.
At Calvert Law Firm, we have a proven track record of success, and we are ready to start working on your personal injury claim. Call us today at 405-848-5000 to schedule a complimentary appointment to review your case.
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