Ylla | Gosney, Attorneys at Law can answer questions you might have after you’ve been in a car accident in Oklahoma City. With any car accident, your first concern is your health, but there’s other important factors in play–none more than fault. The good news is that there are steps you can take to prove your innocence, and then further steps you can take to hold the other person accountable. To learn more about your options, reach out today for a free consultation.
What Should I Do After My Car Accident to Prove I’m Innocent?
Not every car accident in OKC is cut-and-dry when it comes to who’s at-fault. In fact, a lot of situations are pretty open to interpretation. And when you factor in an insurance company, you’re going to have to take certain steps to help yourself–and eventually prove your overall innocence. Here’s what you can do:
- Call 911 – Always call for emergency help right away. Police and first responders–like OKC PD or the Oklahoma Highway Patrol–will respond, secure the scene, and file a report. That police report can include important details that help back up your side of the story.
- Exchange information – Get the name, contact info, driver’s license number, and insurance details from the other driver. If anyone nearby saw what happened, try to get their names and numbers too. Independent witnesses can be powerful in clearing up fault.
- Be mindful of what you say – Even casual phrases like “I’m sorry” can be twisted later into an admission of guilt. Stick to the facts. Let the investigators and your legal team sort through the details.
- Take photos and videos – Use your phone to document the scene. Capture damage to the vehicles, the position of the cars, skid marks, debris, traffic signs, lighting, weather conditions–anything that might help recreate what happened.
These steps are all about protecting your health and your ability to prove what really happened. If things start getting complicated–or if someone else is pointing the finger at you–our team is here to guide you through what comes next.
How Does the Claims Process Work With a Car Accident?
Once the dust settles after a crash, the legal process kicks in. Two big questions come up in just about every car accident claim in Oklahoma City: who was at fault, and how much damage was done.
Fault–what lawyers call “liability”–just means who should be held responsible. To file an injury claim, you’ll need to show that another person’s negligence caused the accident. That usually involves proving:
- The other person had a legal duty to drive safely.
- They didn’t meet that duty.
- Their actions caused the accident.
- You were hurt and suffered losses as a result.
Depending on the situation, fault might fall on more than one person or group:
- Another driver
- A pedestrian or distracted passenger
- A vehicle owner (if someone else was driving their car)
- A parts manufacturer (in cases of equipment failure)
- A city or state agency (for things like bad road design or poor maintenance)
- An employer (if a company vehicle was involved)
Oklahoma also uses a comparative fault rule. That means if you’re found partially responsible for the accident, your compensation could be reduced by that percentage. But even if you’re found a little at fault, you’re still able to recover damages–as long as you weren’t more than 50% to blame.
What Financial Support is Available in a Car Accident Claim?
Once fault is determined, the next step is figuring out what the accident has cost you–physically, financially, and emotionally. These losses are called “damages,” and they form the basis of your claim–and the financial support that you can get. You can usually get damages through:
- A claim with the insurance company, or
- A personal injury lawsuit (if the insurance process doesn’t go your way)
Every accident is different, and so too are the damages that are available. Basically, it’s going to come down to what actually happened and what you’ve gone through. Generally, though, you can get the following once you file a claim:
- Medical expenses and ongoing care costs
- Lost income from missed work or a loss of future earnings
- Repair/replacement costs for your car
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Reduced quality of life
- Wrongful death expenses (in fatal accidents)
Handling all of this while trying to recover and keep life moving can feel like too much. That’s where we step in.
How Ylla Gosney Can Help You After an Oklahoma City Car Accident
You might not need a lawyer for every fender bender–but when the crash leaves you seriously hurt, unable to work, or being wrongly blamed, it’s time to bring in help. Here’s how our team at Ylla Gosney supports you:
- We’ll explain your rights clearly so you can make informed decisions.
- We gather all the paperwork—medical records, police reports, witness statements–to support your version of events.
- We investigate the accident ourselves so nothing gets overlooked.
- We handle all the talks with the insurance company so you don’t have to.
- And if we need to take your case to court, we’re ready.
We know how quickly a car accident can turn your life upside down. Our job is to carry the legal load while you focus on getting better. And we work on contingency, so you don’t pay us unless we win. If you’ve been in an Oklahoma City car accident and need help clearing your name or getting your life back on track, we’re here to help you through it—start today with a free consultation.
