On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Sep 18, 2020 | Car Accidents
When most people think about “distracted driving,” they probably think of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or potentially texting and driving. While these are dangerous activities to engage in while driving, there are other dangerous forms...
On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Sep 10, 2020 | Car Accidents
For many victims of debris-caused wrecks, it seems like something out of a horror movie. They are traveling behind commercial trucks with heavy loads on the highway. Suddenly, the lumber or towed vehicle breaks free and falls into the drivers’ path. Whether drivers...
On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Aug 5, 2020 | Car Accidents
While you may feel relief that you survived your car accident and have begun to heal, the aftermath of a traumatic event may bring new challenges. You may no longer feel comfortable driving and experience vivid moments where it is almost as though your accident has...
On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Jul 23, 2020 | Car Accidents
Car accidents are a massive contributor to serious bodily injury, including internal bleeding. In 2019, about 4.4 million people suffered injuries that were serious enough to require medical care. Car accidents are a major cause of blunt trauma injuries. These...
On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Jun 26, 2020 | Car Accidents
There is a common belief that the rise of self-driving vehicles will make roads safer from drunk drivers, not worse. On the surface, this seems logical. If a car can drive itself, it stands to reason that an intoxicated person controlling the vehicle would be less...
On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Apr 15, 2020 | Car Accidents
Traffic signals are in place to help control the flow of traffic and limit the number of motorists traveling through intersections at the same time. However, these signals only prove effective when drivers abide by them, and new research regarding just how often...
On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Apr 8, 2020 | Car Accidents
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, there is a sharp increase in crash fatalities once drivers reach age 70, and these rates are highest among drivers who are older than 85. One reason is the increased vulnerability to injury of aging bodies and...
On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Feb 28, 2020 | Car Accidents
If you regularly drive in or around Oklahoma City, you know how crowded area roadways have become. Not every driver you pass, of course, is paying sufficient attention. As such, even if you have managed to avoid a car accident so far, someone’s distracted driving may...
On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Feb 18, 2020 | Car Accidents
It is easy for a car accident to blemish your credit history. The effect may not be direct, and it may take you time before you realize it. But your driving records do not have a link to your credit report and insurance companies do not report your car accident to...
On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Jan 14, 2020 | Car Accidents
You have car insurance to protect you in the event of an accident. That is why it is so disheartening when your auto insurance claim is denied. There are steps you can take to fight back against a denied claim, however. Do not immediately assume that the insurance...
