Your Rights as an Injured Passenger in a car accident are much broader than many people realize. If you were injured while riding as a passenger in a car accident in Oklahoma, you have important legal rights and potential claims—regardless of which driver caused the crash. Many people assume that only drivers can pursue compensation after a wreck, but passengers…
After a car accident, one of the first questions people ask is: “How long does it take to settle a car accident claim?”. The truth is that no two car accident claims are the same. The time it takes to reach a fair settlement depends on several key factors, including the severity of your injuries, the complexity of liability, and…
When you’re in a car accident in Oklahoma, the harm isn’t always just physical. Emotional distress in a car accident refers to the psychological impact rather than the physical impact. This kind of damage claim is nuanced and requires your personal injury attorney to advance specific facts and evidence for the claim to be successful. In negligence cases, insurance companies…
An offer to confess judgement is a tool used by insurance defense firms when their insured has injured you in a personal injury case. When you are involved in a car accident or other personal injury in Oklahoma and you are not at fault you are entitled to collect damages from the negligent person. The amount of those damages depends…
If you are partially at fault in a motorcycle or other vehicle accident, you are still entitled to damages. Motorcycle safety is the responsibility of all drivers on the road—automobiles, trucks, and motorcyclists. The risk of serious injury in an accident is more severe for motorcyclists who don’t have the solid body of a car, as well as seat belts,…
Comparative negligence is a system that Oklahoma Law uses to assess and allocate fault when more than one party may have contributed to the accident. Under this legal doctrine, a plaintiff’s compensation may be reduced or even barred depending on their share of the blame. This is common with accidents where the facts aren’t as clear, or haven’t been investigated….
If you injure your spinal cord in a car or truck accident in Oklahoma there are things to be careful of. Spinal cord injuries sustained in car accidents can drastically change the lives of injury victims. They often lead to lifelong disabilities and significant economic impacts. These damages may be recoverable by filing a personal injury lawsuit. If you’ve suffered…
Uninsured Motorist Coverage In Oklahoma is a great option that offered in our state. Oklahoma is a fault state for car accidents, meaning that motorists who cause accidents are legally responsible for compensating victims. The state requires that drivers have liability insurance to cover bodily injuries and property damage. Unfortunately, many motorists in Oklahoma are completely uninsured. If they strike…
If you are pregnant in a car accident in Oklahoma you may have special claims that need to be looked at. Getting into a car accident is one of the most frightening things that can happen while pregnant. Accidents are usually traumatic, even if at low speeds. Mothers and their unborn children can suffer serious injuries in a wreck, with…
Following certain rainy day driving tips can help to keep you safe on Oklahoma roads during times of inclement weather. Roads and highways are already dangerous places without the additional introduction of hazardous weather conditions. However, there are always steps that drivers can take to protect themselves on the road, even on a rainy day. Read on for our top…
Punitive damages for personal injury in Oklahoma are sometimes available to our clients. As in every other state, Oklahoma’s civil court system provides individuals with a mechanism for recourse when harmed by the negligent, reckless, and intentional conduct of others. If you live in Oklahoma and have been wrongfully injured, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries….
In Oklahoma personal injury cases, car accident passenger injury claims are covered by insurance. As a passenger in a car accident, you might face life-altering injuries. Even minor car accidents can cause severe injuries to passengers wearing seatbelts. You can be jarred around the inside of the car and suffer from severe whiplash-type injuries. An airbag could protect you from…
Uninsured motorist or UM insurance in a car accident is important in many circumstances. I have had clients who were seriously injured because of some one else who acted negligently. In some of the car accident cases the negligent driver didn’t have any insurance. Or they had insurance but not enough to cover my clients damages. Although there are things…
Motorcycle passenger injury claims in Oklahoma are compensated for just like any other car or motorcycle accident in Tulsa. Riding a motorcycle can be fun and exhilarating for both the rider and their passenger. However, it is also quite dangerous, particularly when compared with driving a car or a truck. In fact, motorcycle riders and their passengers tend to be…
Car accident Dos and Donts can make the difference in your settlement. Generally speaking, being in an accident of any type can be devastating, especially when it is the person’s first time. However, failing to be prepared should you find yourself involved in an accident can make the situation even worse. Not only can it cause you to be seriously…
Uninsured motorist attorneys offer an overview to accidents involving drivers who fail to carry insurance. Oklahoma law requires all drivers to have automobile liability coverage. However, though automobile liability coverage is mandatory, Oklahoma has the highest percentage of uninsured motorists. In 2012, over 25.9% of drivers did not have insurance. This statistic is alarming for any driver involved in an…