At Hasbrook & Hasbrook Personal Injury Lawyers, our Oklahoma City distracted driving accident lawyer holds careless drivers accountable for the harm they cause. Distracted driving has become one of the deadliest threats on Oklahoma roads. In a single year, Oklahoma recorded nearly 8,000 distracted driving accidents and 44 fatalities. Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County alone saw 2,148 distracted driving collisions — 664 involved injuries and 8 resulted in death.
The danger continues to grow. The National Safety Council reported a 21 percent increase in motor vehicle fatalities across Oklahoma in 2024, with distracted driving as a major contributing factor. If a distracted driver injured you or someone you love, you have legal options. We offer a free case evaluation and charge no fee unless we win your case.
Our Oklahoma City Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer Fights for Your Rights
We take an aggressive approach to every distracted driving case that comes through our doors. Our law firm handles complex car accident and distracted driving claims throughout Oklahoma City and surrounding communities, including Bricktown, the Plaza District, Edmond, Norman, and Moore. We have recovered millions for injured individuals across Oklahoma.
Building a strong case against a distracted driver requires powerful evidence. We subpoena phone records, obtain surveillance footage, collect witness statements, and work with accident reconstruction experts to prove what the driver was doing at the moment of impact. Our legal team handles every aspect of your claim so you can focus on your recovery.
Insurance companies aggressively defend distracted drivers and minimize payouts. We fight harder. Our experience with the Oklahoma legal system gives us the tools to counter every tactic insurers use to reduce or deny your compensation.
What Qualifies as Distracted Driving Under Oklahoma Law?
Distracted driving occurs when anything pulls a driver’s attention away from the road. Oklahoma law and the Centers for Disease Control recognize three distinct categories of driver distraction. Understanding these categories helps build a stronger personal injury claim.
Visual, Manual, and Cognitive Distractions
Visual distractions divert the driver’s attention from the road. Checking a text message, scrolling through GPS systems, or glancing at social media activity all count as visual distractions. Even a brief look away can cause a devastating crash.
Manual distractions pull the driver’s hands off the wheel. Eating, reaching for items in the backseat, and adjusting in-vehicle systems all qualify. These actions reduce the driver’s ability to steer or brake in time to avoid a collision.
Cognitive distractions divert the driver’s attention from the task of driving. Daydreaming, emotional phone conversations, and deep thought about personal problems all impair reaction times. Texting while driving is the most dangerous distraction because it combines all three types at once. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, looking at a phone for just five seconds at 55 mph covers the length of a football field.
Oklahoma’s Texting and Driving Laws
Oklahoma law prohibits drivers from reading, writing, or sending text-based communications while driving. This texting ban covers text messages, emails, and social media activity on cell phones and other electronic devices. A first offense carries a $100 fine, and repeat offenders face higher penalties.
Commercial and public transit drivers are subject to stricter rules under Oklahoma’s driver distraction laws. They must follow a total hand-held cell phone ban while operating their vehicles. Under Okla. Stat. tit. 47 §11-901b, reckless driving charges can result in fines up to $500 and jail time.
Violating these traffic laws serves as strong evidence of negligence in a personal injury claim. When a driver breaks Oklahoma law and causes a car wreck, that violation helps establish fault and strengthens your case.
Common Injuries Caused by Distracted Driving Accidents
Distracted driving crashes produce some of the most severe injuries on the road. The at-fault driver often fails to brake or swerve before impact because their attention is somewhere else. This means collisions occur at full speed, which increases the force of the crash.
Severe and Life-Altering Injuries From Distracted Driving Crashes
Distracted driving accidents cause a wide range of serious injuries:
- Traumatic brain injury and concussions
- Spinal cord injury and paralysis
- Broken bones and fractures
- Internal organ damage
- Whiplash and soft tissue injuries
- Burns from vehicle fires after the collision
- Emotional and psychological trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression
In the most tragic cases, distracted driving leads to wrongful death. The severity of these injuries often increases because distracted drivers do not reduce speed before impact. Rear-end collisions, T-bone accidents, and head-on collisions caused by texting and driving tend to produce catastrophic results. Pedestrian accidents and ridesharing vehicle accidents involving distracted drivers also cause devastating harm.
Proving a Distracted Driving Accident Claim in Oklahoma City
Proving that a driver was distracted requires specific evidence beyond what a standard motor vehicle accident claim demands. Your distracted driving attorney must show that the other driver’s attention was not on the road at the time of the crash. This requires a thorough accident investigation grounded in multiple types of evidence.
Key evidence in distracted driving cases includes:
- Subpoenaed phone records and cellphone timestamps showing text message or social media activity at the time of the crash
- Surveillance footage and traffic camera recordings from the area
- The police report and collision report with the officer’s observations
- Witness statements from people who saw the driver using electronic devices
- Accident reconstruction and expert analysis of skid marks, vehicle damage, and impact angles
- Black box data from the vehicle’s event data recorder
Oklahoma follows a comparative fault system for vehicle accidents. You can recover compensation as long as your fault does not exceed 50 percent, but your share of responsibility reduces your award. Insurance companies use this rule to shift blame onto injured individuals. Having an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side is critical to protecting your claim.
Compensation Available for Distracted Driving Accident Victims
Oklahoma law allows distracted driving accident victims to pursue several categories of damages. The value of your claim depends on the severity of your injuries, the strength of your evidence, and the impact on your daily life. We evaluate every potential damage category to maximize your recovery.
Economic damages cover your measurable financial losses:
- Current and future medical expenses, including emergency care, surgeries, and medical bills
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Vehicle repairs, replacement, and property damage
- Rehabilitation, therapy, and long-term medical treatment costs
Non-economic damages address the personal toll of the accident:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and psychological trauma
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Scarring and disfigurement
In cases of extreme recklessness — such as a repeat offender caught texting while speeding — Oklahoma courts may award punitive damages. Oklahoma’s two-year statute of limitations under Oklahoma Statute §12-95 sets a firm deadline to file your personal injury claim. Acting fast preserves evidence and protects your right to compensation.
Why Hire Hasbrook & Hasbrook for Your Distracted Driving Case?
Choosing the right law firm can make or break your distracted driving case. We bring deep local knowledge, proven results, and a commitment to every client we serve. Here is what sets Hasbrook & Hasbrook Personal Injury Lawyers apart.
- Proven results — We have recovered millions for Oklahoma City accident victims in car accident and distracted driving cases.
- Personalized strategy — Every case receives a tailored legal approach based on its unique facts and circumstances.
- No upfront costs — We work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we win.
- Strong reputation — Most of our clients come from referrals, and we maintain high ratings across review platforms.
- Trial-ready preparation — Our willingness to go to court strengthens our position in settlement negotiations with the insurance company.
- Deep local knowledge — We know Oklahoma City courts, judges, and insurance provider tactics inside and out.
- Dedicated communication — We provide fast responses and plain-language updates throughout the process.
Frequently Asked Questions About Distracted Driving Accidents in Oklahoma City
How do I prove the other driver was distracted?
Your attorney can subpoena cell phone records, obtain traffic camera footage, and gather witness statements to build your case. An accident reconstructionist can analyze the crash scene to establish how the collision occurred. Photographic evidence, skid marks, and black box data also help establish that the driver was distracted at the time of impact.
Can I still recover compensation if I was partially at fault?
Yes. Oklahoma’s comparative fault law allows recovery as long as you are less than 51 percent at fault. Your percentage of responsibility reduces your compensation. For example, if you are 20 percent at fault and your damages total $200,000, you receive $160,000.
What is the deadline to file a distracted driving accident lawsuit in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma’s statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Missing this deadline can forfeit your right to compensation. We recommend consulting a distracted driving attorney as soon as possible to protect your claim.
Is texting while driving illegal in Oklahoma?
Yes. Oklahoma law prohibits reading, writing, or sending text messages while operating a vehicle. Violating this law can result in fines and serves as strong evidence of negligence in your personal injury claim. The texting ban applies to all drivers on Oklahoma roads.
What compensation can I receive after a distracted driving accident?
You may recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and property losses. In some cases involving extreme recklessness, punitive damages may also be available. A personal injury attorney can assess the full value of your claim during an initial consultation.
How much does it cost to hire a distracted driving accident lawyer?
Hasbrook & Hasbrook Personal Injury Lawyers operate on a contingency fee basis. You pay no upfront fees, and we collect attorney costs only if we recover compensation for you. This model ensures that every injured person can access quality legal representation.
Speak With an Oklahoma City Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer Today
Critical evidence in distracted-driving cases disappears quickly. Phone records can be deleted, surveillance footage overwritten, and witness memories can fade over time. Every day you wait increases the risk to your case. Acting now protects both your evidence and your right to compensation.
At Hasbrook & Hasbrook Personal Injury Lawyers, we are committed to holding distracted drivers accountable for the harm they cause. We offer a free, confidential case evaluation to review your situation and explain your legal options. You will pay no upfront costs and owe us nothing unless we win.
Call us today at (405) 407-1722 to schedule your free consultation. Do not let a distracted driver escape responsibility for your injuries.
