What’s causing so many auto accidents to happen? It’s often a driver’s negligence. Here are several kinds of drivers who are likely to cause auto accidents:
Alcohol impairs many senses that help with safe driving. A driver who consumes alcohol before driving may struggle to see in the dark, stay focused on the road or make safe driving choices. Drunk drivers are likely to swerve between lanes, run lights and stop signs and stop unexpectedly.
Drowsiness while driving can cause many of the same issues that drunkenness would. A driver may not see obstacles, lose focus on the road and even fall asleep behind the wheel. It’s often harder to tell if a driver is drowsy after an accident because of adrenaline.
A distraction can cause a driver to look away from the road or take their hands off the wheel. The most common driving distraction may be phones since they are made to draw users’ attention. Other kinds of distractions can include food, changing the radio and talking to passengers.
Some drivers will act aggressively, such as speeding, tailgating and brake checking. It’s more likely for drivers to become aggressive during heavy traffic and construction.
If you are a victim of an auto accident, then you may need to seek legal help to learn about your compensation options.
]]>To recover damages following a dog bite in Oklahoma, however, you will need to prove that the defendant owned the animal, that you did not provoke it and that you had the right to be where you were when the attack occurred.
That cleared, here are two crucial steps you need to take if you are attacked by someone’s dog:
A dog bite can leave you with serious wounds. Left unattended, this can lead to excessive bleeding and serious health complications. But this is not all. A dog bite can also leave you with infections such as rabies, cellulitis and Capnocytophaga. It’s important that you seek treatment as soon as possible to address these health concerns.
Besides the health concerns, seeking immediate treatment also ensures that you obtain a medical report that is crucial for litigating your claim. Remember, without a clear connection between your injuries and the alleged dog attack, you may have a difficult time proving your case and, thus, attaching a dollar amount to your injuries.
Dog bite lawsuits fall under personal injury claims. This means that you must bring your claim within the state’s statute of limitations period. If you do not, you might forfeit the damages you are entitled to. And in Oklahoma, the statute of limitations for dog bite claims is two years from the date of the attack. You must not let this statute of limitations period run out.
A dog attack can leave you seriously hurt. Understanding your legal obligations following the attack can help you build a strong case against the liable party.
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