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What to Do After a Serious Car Wreck in Oklahoma
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1. At the Scene of the Crash
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1. At the Scene of the Crash
Your first priority after a wreck is safety. If it is safe to do so, basic scene information may later help explain what happened.
- Emergency help: Call 911 when anyone may be injured or the scene presents an immediate danger.
- Photos: If it is safe, photograph visible vehicle damage, roadway conditions, and nearby traffic controls.
- Witnesses: If possible, record names and contact information.
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2. Get Appropriate Medical Care
Some injuries are not obvious right away. Call 911 for emergency symptoms or immediate danger, and seek appropriate medical evaluation for new or worsening symptoms. Follow the instructions of qualified medical professionals.
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3. Dealing with Insurance Adjusters
Insurance note: The other driver's insurance adjuster represents the insurer, not you. Recorded statements, broad medical releases, and early settlement offers can affect the claim before the full record is known.
- Consider attorney review before giving a recorded statement.
- Do not sign a broad medical release unless you understand what records it authorizes.
- Evaluate early settlement offers against the full medical and damages record.
If counsel is involved, route insurance communications through that attorney.
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4. Statute of Limitations
Many Oklahoma negligence claims use a two-year limitations period under Title 12 O.S. § 95, but the correct accrual date and deadline depend on the claim, defendant, facts, and any exception. Government-related, minor, disability, and other matters may involve different rules. Attorney review should confirm the deadline for the specific case.
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