Oklahoma City Personal Injury Attorney OKC Personal Injury Lawyer Blog
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OKC Rear-end Collisions: Debunking the Myth of Rear Driver Fault
The General Rule in an Oklahoma Rear-end Collision Oklahoma law requires that drivers on the road drive at reasonable speeds and maintain reasonable distances between their car and the one in front of them as dictated by speed limits and the conditions present at the time. Drivers are expected to slow or stop safely if […]
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Suing a Minor in Oklahoma: What You Need to Know After a Teenage Driver Accident in OKC
Let’s face it: when a teenager drives, accidents are common. Unfortunately in Oklahoma, if you were involved in an accident with a culpable teenage driver, there are situations in which it is difficult to pursue a claim against the teenager or the teenager’s parents. If you are involved in this type of accident in Oklahoma […]
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Wrongful Death Claims in Oklahoma: Time Limits and Options
A wrongful death claim in Oklahoma is a tort or personal injury claim. It is based on the injury inflicted by a culpable party that caused the death of the deceased person and is brought by the estate of that deceased person through its representative. It is meant to compensate the family of the decedent […]
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Personal Injury Claims in Oklahoma: Understanding the Statute of Limitations
When you are injured in an accident in Oklahoma, you must deal with time limitations in which you may file a lawsuit against a culpable party. Every state has what is known as a statute of limitations that prescribes the period of time in which a person may file a lawsuit after a personal injury […]
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Worker’s Compensation for Car Accidents on the Way to Work in Oklahoma
All car accidents can be difficult and dangerous. However, if you are involved in a car accident on the way to work it may be that workers compensation can provide some additional help. Worker’s compensation is a particular sub-specialty of personal injury law in Oklahoma City. If you have been injured by a culpable party […]
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Oklahoma Homeowner Liability: What to Know If a Guest Gets Injured
It happens. We invited guests over for a celebration, a barbeque, and a dinner party. We take care of the food, the drinks, and the décor. We look forward to catching up and enjoying the party. But sometimes, something goes wrong. We overlook an impediment, or the dog gets upset and bites a guest, or […]
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Navigating Insurance Denials in Oklahoma Injury Claims
Minimizing Payouts and Insurance Denials All insurance companies like to make profits, including Oklahoma City insurance companies. As a result, insurance companies do not like to offer generous or fair compensation to the victim of an injury if they do not have to. Insurance is meant to spread the risk of loss among a pool […]
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Punitive Damages Caps in Oklahoma Personal Injury Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
In personal injury law in Oklahoma, damages are meant to make a person whole. This is a term of art in personal injury law – you cannot undo the damage done to a person who was a victim in a personal injury lawsuit. You can however provide compensation for such things as lost wages property, […]
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Higher Settlements in Oklahoma Truck Accidents vs Car Accidents: Why It Matters
We depend on trucks. They deliver food and many of the things we depend on in our daily lives. Trucks vary in size and weight, anywhere from the smaller delivery trucks that often deliver packages to our doorsteps to big rigs that can weigh in at 10,000 pounds or more. All truck are larger and […]
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How Can Oklahoma City Vehicle Accident Lawyers Help You?
Oklahoma City vehicle accident lawyers are skilled at negotiating with representatives from even the most profit-driven insurance agencies. These professionals can usually get you a better cash settlement than you would on your own. Also, Oklahoma personal injury attorneys can often acquire resources to cover your future medical bills.
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Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer in Oklahoma City?
A common question is, “do I need a personal injury lawyer in Oklahoma City?” Under Oklahoma law, a personal injury is bodily harm sustained through another person’s deliberate or negligent activities. Personal injuries could be caused by a motor vehicle accident, a physical assault, or a slip and fall at a home or business. Do […]
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What Are My Rights in Oklahoma City Personal Injury Claims?
When people hear about Oklahoma City personal injury claims, they all too often think about motor vehicle collisions. While Oklahoma car accidents are a major cause of people seeking personal injury lawyers, there are plenty of other types of situations that could be eligible for Oklahoma City personal injury claims. What follows is some advice […]
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Who Is Liable for Injuries from a Company Vehicle Accident?
In Oklahoma City, liability can be a complex subject when an employee has a company vehicle accident. Usually, if the employee was negligent and the employee’s negligence caused the accident, there are situations in which the employee would be held liable and some situations in which the employer would be held liable. Scope of Company […]
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How Do Courts Determine Who Is Liable for an Oklahoma Rollover Accident?
As our love for SUVs has grown in Oklahoma City, so have the number of Oklahoma rollover accidents. All vehicles may be involved in an Oklahoma rollover accident, but SUVs, trucks, and vans, with their higher center of gravity and a narrower axle base, are especially prone to tipping. A higher center of gravity and […]
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Will Minimum Car Insurance Coverage Cover My Losses in an Oklahoma City Auto Accident
Minimum liability insurance for your car is mandated by Oklahoma law. If you drive a motor vehicle, you are required to carry the following minimum coverage: $25,000 for injury/death of one person, $50,000 for injury/death of more than one person in a single incident, and $25,000 for property damage. (Okla. Stat. tit. 47 § 7-324) […]
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My Oklahoma City Car Accident Lawyer Sent Out a Demand Letter…What Does That Mean?
If you have had a car accident and were not at fault, at some point in time, you will need to make sure that the culpable driver’s insurance company clearly understands the nature of your injuries and damages and the value of your claim. If you have hired an Oklahoma City car accident lawyer to […]
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Do Oklahoma City Auto Accident Attorneys Usually Take a Personal Injury Case to Trial?
After a car accident in Oklahoma, it is natural to want things to become resolved as quickly as possible. Thus, a common question regards whether Oklahoma City auto accident attorneys usually take a personal injury case all the way to trial. The answer is not easy, and depends on the case. Do Oklahoma City Auto […]
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What Can I Do If an Uninsured Motorist Oklahoma Causes an Accident?
Most states, Oklahoma included, require that drivers carry a minimum of liability coverage for each motor vehicle driven. That does not mean that a driver will do so however. Nor does it mean that a driver will carry enough liability coverage. However, there are ways to protect yourself from an uninsured motorist Oklahoma. Insurance Minimum […]
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How Long Will it Take to Fully Resolve My Oklahoma Personal Injury Claim?
If you have been injured due to the fault of others, you may quite normally be wondering how long it will take to fully resolve your Oklahoma personal injury claim, should you decide to pursue one. Unfortunately, there is no clear-cut answer to this question. The time it takes to resolve an Oklahoma personal injury […]
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What Documentation is Needed for an Oklahoma City Car Accident Lawsuit?
After an Oklahoma City car accident, you and your attorney will make the strongest case possible to persuade the opposing side to pay you the compensation that you need to make you whole again. In order to do that, you want to gather as much documentation as possible to support every part of the claim […]
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Are Dog Owners Liable for Dog Bites Oklahoma?
With strict liability, if prescribed conditions exist, then liability also exists. With regard to dog bites Oklahoma is a strict liability state. Under the law, an Oklahoma City dog owner is liable for all damages sustained when his dog, without provocation, bites or injures any person who is in or on a place he or […]
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Liability in Texting and Driving Accidents in Oklahoma
As texting and driving accidents in Oklahoma City have increased, state and local laws about this practice have become even stricter. Distracted driving has been shown to decrease road awareness and increase response times to a given road situation. Anything that causes us to be distracted could prove to be deadly. This includes eating, looking for […]
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I Was Hurt in an Oklahoma City Car Accident But Cannot Afford A Lawyer…What Should I Do?
An Oklahoma City car accident is not only scary at the time of the wreck, but also it can affect you in many ways for months, sometimes years to come, depending on the injuries suffered. You will have experienced damage to your car and possibly the contents of your car, along with physical and psychological […]
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Why You Need Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
If someone else hits you and causes you to suffer an injury, their liability insurance will cover your damages. However, if they are uninsured or underinsured, your uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage will cover your damages, but only if you have it. Learn the difference between uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, and how and when […]
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What To Do When A Family Member Has Been Killed In An Accident
When a family member is killed in an accident, such as an auto accident, slip and fall accident, or due to medical malpractice or a faulty product, you may have grounds to seek damages by filing a wrongful death claim. Read further to learn what a wrongful death claim is in Oklahoma, who can file […]