Oklahoma Motorcycle Accident Laws: A Complete Guide for Riders
If you need a motorcycle accident attorney Oklahoma City riders trust after a crash, Warhawk Legal’s Joe Carson has spent over 20 years fighting for injured motorcyclists throughout the metro. Oklahoma City riders face unique dangers on I-35, I-40, the Broadway Extension, and throughout the metro — and when accidents happen the injuries are almost always severe.
OKLAHOMA MOTORCYCLE LAWS EVERY RIDER SHOULD KNOW
Oklahoma requires all motorcycle operators to have a valid Class D license with a motorcycle endorsement or a Class M license. Oklahoma’s helmet law requires all riders under 18 to wear a DOT-approved helmet. Riders 18 and over are not required by state law to wear a helmet but doing so dramatically reduces the risk of serious head injury. Lane splitting — riding between lanes of traffic — is not legal in Oklahoma. Oklahoma requires motorcycles to carry minimum liability insurance. Learn more about Oklahoma motorcycle laws at the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety at dps.ok.gov.
WHY MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT VICTIMS NEED A SPECIALIZED ATTORNEY
Insurance companies routinely attempt to blame motorcyclists for accidents even when they were not at fault. Common arguments include that the rider was speeding, that the motorcycle was not visible to the at-fault driver, or that the rider contributed to the accident by operating the motorcycle in a reckless manner. These tactics are designed to reduce your settlement and they require an experienced attorney who knows how to fight back with evidence.
Warhawk Legal uses accident reconstruction experts, traffic camera footage, and witness testimony to establish exactly what happened and who was at fault. We know how to counter the bias against motorcyclists that insurance companies exploit.
COMPENSATION AVAILABLE IN OKLAHOMA MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT CASES
Medical expenses including emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, and long-term rehabilitation. Lost wages and reduced earning capacity if your injuries affect your ability to work. Pain and suffering for the physical and emotional impact of your injuries. Permanent disability or disfigurement. Future medical costs for ongoing treatment needs. In cases where the at-fault driver was drunk or particularly reckless punitive damages may also be available.
Oklahoma’s two-year statute of limitations means you must act quickly. Contact Warhawk Legal today for a free consultation.
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