Information and resources related to Oklahoma City drunk driving accidents

Comprehensive Information and Legal Options for Oklahoma City Drunk Driving Accident Victims

Collisions caused by drunk drivers are the most common kind of crash in Oklahoma City

Everyone knows that car crashes are common, and sometimes result in fatalities, but what is truly shocking is the statistics that show how common drunk and drugged driving accidents are. According to the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, in 2019 there were 104 fatalities and a total of 3171 crashes involving drunk drivers, with 146 fatalities in Oklahoma. In Oklahoma County, there were 742 crashes involving drunk drivers that year. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, 24% of drivers killed in crashes in 2019 in Oklahoma had a blood alcohol level greater than .08%. These are staggering numbers to contemplate, and the economic cost to the crash victims, and to the government agencies responsible for responding to these collisions, runs in the billions of dollars per year.

Teen drivers and their passengers are at greater risk of being injured or killed in drunk driving crashes

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, In 2019, almost 2,400 teens in the United States aged 13–19 were killed, and about 258,000 were treated in emergency departments for injuries suffered in motor vehicle crashes.1 That means that every day, about seven teens aged 13–19 died due to motor vehicle crashes, and hundreds more were injured.

If you have been injured in a car collision with a drunk driver, you will need a great Oklahoma City accident attorney to help

No matter how much we eradicate dangerous driving behaviors like drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding, and other actions that put Oklahoma City drivers at risk, car accidents will continue to happen. When a less serious crash happens, often someone can manage the insurance claim without help. When a serious injury car accident happens, or when a fatality occurs, it is crucial to get help from an experienced Oklahoma City drunk driving accident lawyer.