Item: Hawkins Law Firm
Rating: 5
Author: Angela Delaine

Drunk Driving Accidents

According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), engaging in visual-manual tasks such as dialing or texting that are associated with the use of hand-held phones and other portable devices increases the risk of getting into a crash by three times. VTTI also states that a driver who is texting has his or her eyes off the road for an average of five seconds — enough time for a car traveling at 55 mph to cover 100 yards.

Distracted driving caused car accidents long before cellphones existed, but the rate of accidents caused by drivers' attention being diverted away from the road and the other vehicles around them has increased exponentially since cellphones and other hand-held devices became a staple of everyday life.

Oklahoma lawmakers continue to debate bills that would specifically ban texting while driving. Currently, Oklahoma law enforcement officers can stop any driver who operates a motor vehicle "in such a manner that poses an articulable danger."

If you or a family member has been seriously injured in an accident that was caused by a distracted driver, you should not have to suffer the financial consequences as well as the physical ones. You may be able to recover the full amount of your medical bills, property loss, lost wages and any long-term rehabilitative costs, as well as compensation for pain and suffering or loss of quality of life.

Experienced Distracted Driving Accident Attorney

At Hawkins Law Firm in Tulsa, attorney Phillip C. Hawkins represents victims of distracted driving accidents and other incidents in which individuals are seriously injured or killed through no fault of their own. Mr. Hawkins has practiced law since 1992, including a stint early in his career representing insurance companies in personal injury lawsuits. That experience working for the "other side" in personal injury cases provides him valuable insight into the tactics that insurance providers use in attempt to deny or underpay injured parties.

Talking with passengers and adjusting the radio are among the more common causes of distracted driving accidents. Others include:

Reading or viewing navigation systems
Assisting small children
Grooming
Texting while driving
Talking on a cellphone
Eating or drinking

Contact Hawkins Law Firm

We welcome the opportunity to review the facts of your case during a free, no-obligation consultation and recommend the best course of action. Put a personal injury lawyer with experience on both sides of these cases in your corner.

We represent clients throughout northeast Oklahoma. You will only pay an attorney fee if we obtain a financial recovery for you, either through a settlement or a court judgment. Call (918) 583-6007 or use our contact form to schedule a consultation.

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I've known Phil for over 4 years now and have always been very happy with his service to me. Anytime I had questions or issues Phil would always find me the answers I needed and always in a timely and professional manner. I never had a problem with him returning my calls even at odd hours. He was a tremendous help to me and still is and I was very pleased with the outcome. I fully understand that I was not his only client but he still always found time to talk to me when I needed him and to reassure me when I stressed over my situation. Angela Delaine

I had Phil Hawkins as my attorney on several cases and have been extremely satisfied with his services. Him and his staff kept me informed and up to date on every step. He was very professional and very knowledgeable on all my cases over the past 5 years. My future was looking pretty dim there for awhile because of my injuries and age but Mr Hawkins came through and I can now relax. I found him and his staff very polite, courteous and compassionate to my circumstances and the final results were very satisfying. Frederick Janiskee

I am very grateful for the support of the Hawkins Law Firm. It is not common to walk into law firm and be greeted by a dog! However, as it is only in a time of crisis that one needs to seek out the help of an attorney - I found this to be a very unique and helpful comfort! Not only did Mr. Hawkins take the time to address all of my questions and concerns; but the warm and welcoming environment of his law firm, along with his staff, made an otherwise stressful situation a overall less overwhelming experience. Debbie Cole

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