Oklahoma Car Accident News Blog

3 Animals That Help Humans in Unexpected Ways

By Car Accident Help on July 18, 2014 | Posted in: Interesting

Although we prideful humans would like to take all the credit for ourselves, the fact is we wouldn’t have the world we have today without help from other species. For example, dogs have facilitated the herding of livestock since ancient times. Horses and camels made long distance cultural exchange possible. Early agriculture just wouldn’t have worked out without the ox there to pull the plow. Diseases associated with rat infestations would’ve irrevocably crippled early cities had it not been for cats. The list goes on and on. It’s clear that animals were absolutely vital to our development at various turning points throughout history.

But what about today? It’s easy to think that with the advent of modern technology, animal help has become obsolete. However, this is a misconception, albeit a common one. There are actually a wide variety of ways animals help us today and some of them are sure to surprise you… Read the rest »

Toddler Killed in Oklahoma City Parking Lot Accident

By Car Accident Help on July 14, 2014 | Posted in: Auto Accident Wrongful Death

A 3-year-old boy was killed in an Oklahoma car accident that occurred in a McDonald’s parking lot. According to a news report in The Oklahoman, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred at Northwest Expressway and Council Road in northwest Oklahoma City. Officials say a mother and her two sons were crossing the parking lot when they were struck by an SUV. The 3-year-old sustained fatal injuries and the mother and 4-year-old suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The female driver of the SUV was not arrested, but the investigation is ongoing. According to the report, she may have caused the crash while distracted by another vehicle.

Parking lot accidents are very common, but they are rarely reported. The majority of parking lot accidents result in relatively minor injuries because they vehicles involved are typically moving slowly. However, injury accidents can happen at any speed. It is dangerous to have a false sense of security in a parking lot and to fail to exercise caution. Read the rest »

Three Killed in Oklahoma City Car Accident

By Car Accident Help on July 1, 2014 | Posted in: Auto Accident

Three people were killed and two others were seriously injured in an Oklahoma car accident. According to a KOCO.com news report, the fatal crash occurred on State Highway 3 in Oklahoma City. Officials say a 24-year-old man was behind the wheel of a 1999 Ford when it left the westbound lanes, crossed the centerline and crashed into a culvert. The driver from Broken Bow, a 12-year-old boy from Idabel and a 24-year-old Heavener man were killed. The boy’s 30-year-old mother was seriously injured and his 10-year-old sister was listed in critical condition. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident. None of the occupants were believed to be wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

When a vehicle leaves a travel lane and enters the shoulder, parking lane or median, it is called a run-off-road (ROR) crash. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), ROR accidents are responsible for about 70 percent of fatal single-vehicle crashes. The most common contributing factors of ROR accidents include: Read the rest »

Two Injured in Oklahoma Crash Involving Sanitation Truck

By Car Accident Help on June 10, 2014 | Posted in: Truck Collision

Two people were hospitalized following an Oklahoma accident involving a collision between an SUV and a sanitation truck. According to a News 9 report, the crash occurred near the intersection of Berry Road and Nebraska Street in Norman. Officials say the sanitation truck veered toward the left before colliding with a Chevrolet Tahoe. The 41-year-old driver of the truck and the 49-year-old driver of the SUV both suffered injuries that are not considered life threatening. Investigators are still looking into the cause of the truck-car collision, but it appears possible that the truck driver suffered a medical event before veering into oncoming traffic.

All commercial drivers must be properly trained and in adequate health to prevent tractor trailer accidents from occurring. When a driver is ill or experiencing a medical condition, he or she should not be behind the wheel of a large vehicle or any type of vehicle. Trucks are larger and heavier than other vehicles on the roadway and can cause devastating injuries if the driver loses focus, falls asleep, or suffers suddenly from a medical emergency. Read the rest »

Woman Struck by Car on Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City

By Car Accident Help on June 9, 2014 | Posted in: Pedestrian Accident

A 29-year-old woman was critically injured after being struck by a car along the busy and fast moving Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. According to a News 9 report, the pedestrian accident occurred along the Northwest Expressway between Meridian and NW 63 in Oklahoma City. Officials initially were unsure what caused the accident, but an updated report in News OK states that she may have stepped into the path of an oncoming car. She has been listed in critical condition and no arrests or citations have been issued.

Pedestrian accidents are common in Oklahoma and they often result in serious injuries and even death. Pedestrians are vulnerable to traffic and have nothing to protect them from serious harm. According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, there were 605 people involved in 564 pedestrian accidents in the year 2009. In those accidents, 161 pedestrians were injured or killed. Read the rest »

Top 3 Oklahoma Staycation Ideas for the Summer

By Car Accident Help on May 29, 2014 | Posted in: Interesting

If this past year hasn’t been so good when it comes to your finances and your budget is pretty tight at the moment, then the summer staples – travel, theme parks, resort stays – don’t sound viable at all, they just sound expensive! But what can you do? Summertime is precious, and you don’t want to waste it away sitting at home twiddling your thumbs. Well, don’t go burning through your savings just yet. Why not save some hard cash and take a staycation? Oklahoma is full of interesting sites, some of which you may not have even heard of, even if you have lived in the state your whole life. So, put on your cap and your sneakers, go outside, and start your staycation by visiting these wonderful places described below! Read the rest »

The Danger of Car Fires

By Car Accident Help on May 20, 2014 | Posted in: Auto Accident

Motor vehicles have electrical wiring, flammable liquids, and explosive gases that are extremely flammable. Whether it is caused by a mechanical malfunction, chemical reaction, or human error, the results of a car fire will be the same. Occupants must get out of the car as quickly as they can and get as far away as possible from the car. Small car fires do not stay small for long and the entire vehicle may be engulfed in flames in a few moments.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. fire departments responded to approximately 152,300 automobile fires per year between 2006 and 2010. Cars fires result in 209 civilian deaths, 764 civilian injuries, and millions in direct property damage each year. In fact, there are about 17 auto fires reported nationwide every hour resulting in about four deaths a week. Read the rest »

Motorcyclist Injured by Distracted Driver on US 169

By Car Accident Help on May 12, 2014 | Posted in: Distracted Driver

A 27-year-old man was injured when his stopped motorcycle was struck by a driver who was looking at a phone instead of the roadway. According to a Tulsa World news report, the distracted driving accident occurred on US 169 northbound in Tulsa. Officials say the 27-year-old motorcyclist came to a stop because of slowed traffic when he was rear-ended by a Chevrolet Silverado. Officials say the driver of the Silverado was checking to see whether his phone rang and did not have his eyes on the roadway. The victim was transported to Saint Francis Hospital in serious condition. The 42-year-old driver of the Silverado was not injured in the crash. It is unclear if he will be cited for the collision.

Distracted driving is extremely dangerous. You are much more likely to cause an accident if your mind is not focused on the task at hand, your eyes are not on the roadway, or your hands are not on the wheel. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,328 people were killed and approximately 421,000 people were injured nationwide in distraction-affected crashes in 2012. Read the rest »

15 Signs You’re a True Oklahoman

By Car Accident Help on April 23, 2014 | Posted in: Interesting

With a nation as large and diverse as the United States, you’re bound to come across all kinds of people, each with their own behavioral quirks, habits, and customs tied to their home state. Oklahoma is one such state in which its residents hold a lot of pride, and for good reason. The Sooner State is certainly fascinating with its diverse natural regions and dense cultural history.

But what about the people in the state? What are Oklahomans all about? Well, if you relate to the following list, you’re definitely a true Oklahoman. Read the rest »

Report Shows Oklahoma Should Do More to Prevent Pedestrian Accidents

By Car Accident Help on April 21, 2014 | Posted in: Pedestrian Accident

A recent survey showed that 33 states are actively promoting biking and walking and have set goals to reduce the number of pedestrian and bicycle fatalities. Oklahoma is not one of those states. In fact, Oklahoma does not have any plans to promote walking and biking or to reduce the number of pedestrian and bicycling accidents statewide. According to an Alliance for Biking & Walking survey, there has been a steady increase in the number of people walking and biking to work nationwide.

The survey found that people tend to bike and walk more in cities that have advocacy programs. This is a growing trend in the United States. There were only a handful of states with biking and walking advocacy organizations in 1996, but today there are approximately 230 state and local advocacy organizations with more than 500 full-time employees. Many of the states with the most advocacy employees have the highest percentage of bikers and walkers. Oklahoma, however, falls short. Read the rest »