Oklahoma City Seatbelt Injury Lawyer

Oklahoma City Seatbelt Injury Lawyer

Did you recently sustain a seatbelt injury in a car accident in Oklahoma City, OK?

If so, you might be able to recover the compensation you need to pay for your medical bills by filing suit against the liable party.

To begin the legal process, all you need to do is contact our law office at (405) 513-5658 to discuss your case with a skilled Oklahoma City seatbelt injury lawyer from McGuire Law Firm. Your first consultation is always free.

How Our Oklahoma City Personal Injury Lawyers Can Assist You with Your Seatbelt Injury Case

How Our Oklahoma City Personal Injury Lawyers Can Assist You with Your Seatbelt Injury Case

Over the years, the experienced attorneys at McGuire Law Firm have helped a plethora of Oklahoma City residents fight for compensation after suffering seatbelt injuries in car and truck accidents - securing numerous favorable verdicts and settlements in the process.

When you ask us to help you pursue damages for your seatbelt injury, we will:

  • Review your case and assess the full extent of your damages
  • Walk you through the complex Oklahoma civil justice process
  • Answer all of your legal questions
  • Provide you with sound legal advice when necessary
  • Conduct an investigation into the cause of your seatbelt injury
  • Identify the person or entity that is liable for your injury
  • Devise an effective legal strategy for your seatbelt injury suit
  • Handle your lawsuit's administrative workload on your behalf
  • Look for evidence to help prove your case
  • Negotiate settlements with all involved insurance companies
  • Argue on your behalf in Oklahoma civil court, if necessary

Do you want to have a knowledgeable personal injury attorney from McGuire Law Firm assist you with your fight for compensation after your auto accident? If so, please give us a call today to schedule a free initial consultation at our headquarters in Oklahoma City, OK. We know what it takes to win cases like yours, and we are more than ready to stand up for you.

Common Types of Seatbelt Injuries in Oklahoma City

The state of Oklahoma requires everyone who travels in a motor vehicle on a public street or highway within its borders to wear a seatbelt at all times. The government instituted this law because safety belts have the potential to save lives in the event of an accident.

Unfortunately, though, seatbelts are not infallible. When they hold drivers and passengers in place during a crash, they often inflict painful and life-altering injuries upon them.

A short sampling of some of Oklahoma's most common types of seatbelt injuries would include:

The treatments for these injuries can range from a few days of bed rest to a series of extensive surgical procedures. For individuals whose treatment plan falls into the latter category, recovering from a seatbelt injury can be incredibly expensive. It is not unusual for these victims to incur thousands of dollars worth of medical bills.

Did you suffer one of these seatbelt injuries in a car crash in Broken Arrow or Midwest City? Then please do not hesitate to call the skilled lawyers at McGuire Law Firm in Oklahoma City, OK, today. Our team has the legal nous and statutory knowledge required to help you with your fight for civil justice.

Assigning Liability in Oklahoma City Seatbelt Injury Cases

Determining the liable party in a seatbelt injury lawsuit can sometimes be a little challenging. However, if the victim suffered an injury because of an issue or defect with the belt, the responsibility usually lies with one of the following parties:

  • The car manufacturer
  • The seatbelt manufacturer
  • The victim's mechanic

If, on the other hand, the seatbelt worked as intended, but the victim still sustained an injury, the fault typically lies with one of these parties:

  • Another motorist
  • A government entity
  • A cab company
  • A trucking company

Would you like to have one of our seasoned Oklahoma City car accident lawyers investigate the cause of your seatbelt injury to identify the liable party? Then please give us a call or contact us online as soon as possible.

Damages Available in Seatbelt Injury Lawsuits in Oklahoma City

When calculating the amount of compensation an Oklahoma City seatbelt injury victim ought to receive, insurance companies, judges, and juries can consider a wide variety of factors, including:

  • The cost of their initial medical treatment
  • The fees associated with their rehabilitative care
  • The amount of time they missed from work
  • The effect their seatbelt injury will likely have on their career
  • The mental anguish they endured because of their injury
  • The impact their seatbelt injury will have on their quality of life
  • The limits on the at-fault party's insurance policy

Most of the time, victims who suffer injuries that leave them with life-long health challenges and stop them from going back to their careers get the most substantial compensatory payouts.

When our skilled lawyers handle a personal injury case of this nature, they typically pursue damages for our clients':

  • Medical expenses
  • Ongoing healthcare bills
  • Lost wages
  • Loss of future earning capacity
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Mental anguish
  • Pain and suffering

When Oklahomans die as a result of their seatbelt injuries, our attorneys can also help their family members file wrongful death suits. When we do so, we almost always demand compensation for their:

The litigators at McGuire Law Firm are well-versed in just about every single aspect of Oklahoma personal injury law - from medical malpractice to workers' compensation. If you would like to have us help you with your pursuit of damages after your car accident, all you need to do is give us a call or contact us online.

Comparative Fault in the State of Oklahoma

Most people in Oklahoma City understand that they are entitled to pursue compensation when they suffer injuries in an accident caused by another person's negligence or recklessness. However, many also think that they forfeit their right to civil justice if they hold a portion of the blame for their accident.

In most instances, the latter group is incorrect.

The state of Oklahoma has a modified comparative negligence law on its books that gives people the right to seek damages for injuries sustained in any accident for which they hold less than 51 percent of the blame.

Those who pursue compensation for these types of accidents do not have the ability to recover their full award, however. Under Oklahoma state law, the court must diminish their payout by the percentage of fault they hold before releasing their funds.

So, a victim that receives a $150,000 award for injuries suffered in an auto wreck in which they hold 10 percent of the blame will only get $135,000. 

If you need help pursuing damages for seatbelt injuries you suffered in an accident you partially caused, please do not hesitate to pick up the phone and get in touch with McGuire Law Firm. Having worked in the field for years, we know how to handle complex cases like yours.

Statute of Limitations for Seatbelt Injury Cases in Oklahoma

According to 12 OK Stat § 12-95 (2018), the standard statute of limitations for personal injury and products liability lawsuits in the state of Oklahoma is two years. As such, people who sustain seatbelt injuries in auto crashes in Oklahoma City must generally file suit against the at-fault party prior to the second anniversary of their accident.

Oklahoma state law outlines some exceptions to its statutes of limitations for the following groups of people:

Injured Children

In the state of Oklahoma, kids do not have the right to file personal injury lawsuits. As such, when they sustain an injury, their two-year countdown clock does not begin to tick on the day of their accident. Instead, it starts on their 18th birthday - the first day they have the authority to take action against the liable party.

Victims with Delayed Diagnoses

It is not at all unusual for the victims of avoidable accidents in Oklahoma City to leave the scene believing that they did not sustain an injury - only to discover several weeks later that they are severely hurt. When delayed diagnoses of this nature happen, the injured person's statutory clock does not start to tick on the day of their accident. It begins on the day they get an official diagnosis from their doctor.

Is your statutory window set to close in the not-too-distant future? Then please reach out to McGuire Law Firm today. Our knowledgeable and seasoned attorneys may be able to help you file your forms on time.

Common Auto Accident Claims

At McGuire Law Firm we handle all types of motor vehicle accident claims in Oklahoma City including:

Your Experienced Oklahoma City Car Crash Lawyer

If you need a skilled Oklahoma City seatbelt injury lawyer to help you pursue damages after a crash, there is only one place you need to call - McGuire Law Firm. We have been handling cases like yours for many years, and we would love to add your name to our long list of satisfied clients. Reach out to us as soon as possible to set up a free consultation at our Oklahoma City law office.