Car Accident Attorney in Oklahoma City
Every year, millions of people throughout the U.S. are involved in car accidents. In 2008 alone, more than 2.3 million people were injured in traffic collisions and another 37,261 lost their lives. Car accidents are the most common grounds for personal injury claims, and due to the startling regularity with which car accidents occur, they are also a primary part of our law firm's practice. We have an entire website dedicated to motor vehicle accidents. Click here to visit our
Oklahoma City Car Accident
site.
We also welcome you to contact an Oklahoma City car accident attorney at our law offices to discuss your particular claim and your legal options. With more than three decades of legal experience and extensive resources to apply to the investigation, negotiation and litigation of your case, we are confident in our ability to seek an advantageous case result. No matter the type of car accident or extent of injuries you or someone you love may have sustained, we can help.
Involved in an Oklahoma City Car Accident? What You Should Do
If you were involved in a car accident, there are some helpful steps to take to ensure you do not inadvertently break the law and that you positively impact your insurance claim. There are four main steps to take:
- Remain at the scene. Leaving the scene of an accident, even one you did not cause, is a criminal offense and you may find that you face criminal charges if you willfully leave the scene of an accident without exchanging driver and insurance information with the other parties involved.
- Seek medical attention. Even if you feel that you may not be seriously injured, it is crucial that you are looked at by a doctor. At times car accident injuries may not present immediately.
- Do not talk to anyone about what caused the accident. Do not give a statement to the insurance company or law enforcement regarding whether or not you may have caused the accident.
- Contact an attorney as soon as possible. With proper legal counsel from a lawyer experienced in handling car accident cases, you can be sure that your interests are protected.
To get started in receiving the legal help you deserve, contact an
Oklahoma City Car Accident Lawyer
at the Law Offices of Stipe and Belote today.