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The Most Dangerous Roads and Highways in Oklahoma
As the largest state capitol and the eighth-largest city in the United States by land area, it’s not a secret that Oklahoma City has a lot of roads and highways. But even more than Oklahoma City itself, the entire state has nearly 250,000 roadway miles and 30,000 lane miles of highway. Because of Oklahoma’s vast roadway system, there is a high accident incident rate for the state. Many of Oklahoma’s roads can be dangerous for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Guide: Dos and Don’ts After A Car Accident
After the shock of experiencing a car accident, it can be challenging to remember what you need to do following the wreck. If you have children or other passengers in your car and your adrenaline is still high, staying focused can be even more difficult. The team at Car Accident Help understands, and we want to help you know what steps you should take following an auto accident.
We’ve put together this guide as a tool for you to save and use. Share the link with other drivers in your household to bookmark on their phones. After an accident, everyone should know their rights and what information to collect to protect them in the future.
A Guide for Dealing with Single Vehicle Accidents
In Oklahoma, there are nearly 200 automobile accidents every day. When you think of an accident, you probably think of two or more vehicles colliding. However, single vehicle accidents are much more common than you
might assume. The team members at Car Accident Help are trusted experts in helping the victims of Oklahoma single vehicle car accidents.
While single car accidents may not come to mind when you think of a car crash, it’s important to know what to do if you experience one. Our team has put together a guide to help you understand single vehicle accidents, what causes them, steps to take after one, compensation after an accident, and how to find an Oklahoma single car accident attorney.
What To Do If You Have Back Pain After a Car Accident
Car accidents happen suddenly, and you can’t always be sure of what’s happened right away. One moment you’re cruising toward your destination, the next, you’re violently shaken by a collision. Trying to remember the steps you’re supposed to take is difficult enough, but the stress-related chemicals flowing through your body post-accident can have other effects that don’t become apparent right away.
What happens if you file your accident report, speak with a police officer, and get home to finally breathe, only to find out once you’ve begun to relax that maybe you’re a little more hurt than you realized? Worse yet, what if this doesn’t happen for a day or two following the accident?
One of the most common types of sneaky injuries that can occur during car accidents is back pain. If you’ve ever had back pain before, you know how debilitating it can be. Should this happen to you, there are some steps you can take to ensure your best outcome. Before we explore these steps, let’s examine why you may be experiencing back pain.
How Can You Avoid Highway Hypnosis?
The United States is an incredibly vast country, and if you want or need to travel somewhere far away, you’ll likely have to spend a lot of time driving along a highway. Road trips can be fun, but when you’re driving alone or the hours start to stretch too long, inattention can become an issue. In some cases, it can be deadly. This is especially true for truck drivers, who drive the longest hours in vehicles with the most potential for damage. One tragically common phenomenon to watch out for is highway hypnosis.
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What to Do in a Hit and Run Accident
Car accidents are frightening no matter the circumstances. The collision might be painful, but the process of making sure passengers are okay and that you have all of the information you need for the police can also be incredibly stressful. That stress only compounds when you see the other driver speed away. Read the rest »
All About Moped and Scooter Accidents
While there is a definite financial benefit to riding a scooter or moped, there are also a few downsides.
Much like motorcyclists, moped and scooter riders are often the victims of an accident because a driver did not see them. Drivers often turn into the path of the smaller vehicle, or change lanes into it with devastating consequences. Read the rest »
Can a Car Accident Make Me Lose My Driver’s License?
Most people can’t imagine what daily life would be like if they did not have the ability to drive. But that can be the reality if you are involved in a few specific traffic incidents or if you accumulate 10 points or more on your Oklahoma driver’s license in five years. Read the rest »
Car Care Awareness Month Tips
It’s Car Care Awareness Month, and all car owner knows that maintaining their car is much cheaper than the costly repairs that can result from improper maintenance—or even worse, no maintenance. But what most drivers don’t consider is the fact that several parts on a car are critical to their safety and the safety of others.
Making sure that you inspect and maintain those parts could save you a lot more than just money. Read the rest »
It’s Always Distracted Driving Month!
We have become a society that believes multitasking should be applauded. Time is a very valuable and limited resource to many people, and as a result, they are eager to complete as many tasks as they can at one time. Unfortunately, many of the same industrious people choose to multitask while driving, which often ends in tragedy. In 2015, there were 8,012 crashes in Oklahoma alone that involved some form of distracted driver. Read the rest »
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- The Most Dangerous Roads and Highways in Oklahoma
- Guide: Dos and Don’ts After A Car Accident
- A Guide for Dealing with Single Vehicle Accidents
- What To Do If You Have Back Pain After a Car Accident
- How Can You Avoid Highway Hypnosis?
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