Not every minor Oklahoma car accident calls for a lawyer. When fault isn’t in dispute, no one was hurt, and the insurance company’s offer covers your losses,…
What If My Child Is Injured in an Oklahoma Car Accident?
As a parent, one of the most devastating experiences is learning that your child has been hurt in an automobile collision. The physical, emotional, and financial toll…
Can I Sue for PTSD After an Oklahoma Car Accident?
Yes. Oklahoma law lets you pursue compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by another driver’s negligence, as part of a claim for pain, suffering, and other…
What to Do If You’re Hit by an Uninsured Driver in Oklahoma
Uninsured Motorist Coverage in OklahomaOklahoma follows an at-fault insurance system, requiring drivers to show financial responsibility, usually through insurance coverage that satisfies the Compulsory Insurance Law requirements…
How Long Will My Oklahoma Car Accident Cases Take?
Most Oklahoma car accident cases resolve in a few months when liability is clear and the insurer cooperates. A case that heads to trial often takes a…
Separate Offers to Confess Judgment Can Operate Independently
Yes. Under Oklahoma law, offers of judgment made under 12 O.S. § 1101 and 12 O.S. § 1101.1(A) are separate, independent procedures a defendant can use in…
Walmart Slip and Fall Deposition Questions of Plaintiff
A Walmart slip-and-fall deposition follows a set outline: background and employment history, the incident itself, the hazardous condition, your injuries and treatment, prior or subsequent falls, and…
“You Have a Great Case” and Other Excuses Injury Lawyers Use
It’s common for potential clients to come to my office after meeting with another attorney who told them, “You have a great case, but I don’t have…
Exceptions to the Statute of Limitations for Oklahoma Personal Injury Claims
In Oklahoma, individuals who have suffered personal injuries typically have a two-year window from the date of the incident to initiate legal action. This period is designed…
What Is the Age Requirement to Ride on the Back of a Motorcycle?
Oklahoma law sets no minimum age for a motorcycle passenger. Anyone under 18 who rides on a motorcycle, as the operator or a passenger, must wear a…
Do I still have a motorcycle accident case if I wasn’t wearing a helmet?
Yes. Under 47 O.S. § 12-609, Oklahoma requires a crash helmet only for riders under 18, so an adult who skips one hasn’t broken the law and…
Am I Required to Give a Recorded Statement to the Insurance Company?
No. Oklahoma law does not require you to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company, and you can decline, delay it, or ask for…
What costs do insurance adjusters usually leave out after a car accident?
Lost wages, long-term medical bills, emotional distress. Insurers may not mention these expenses up front, so it’s important to understand your full costs before settling. Insurance adjusters minimize payouts through quick settlement offers, delayed negotiations, and discouraging legal representation. Car accident victims often miss significant future costs beyond immediate medical expenses: rising healthcare costs, potential life insurance premium increases/coverage denials, lost income, and compensation for emotional distress (PTSD, depression, anxiety)
Is It Possible to Receive a Car Accident Settlement Even If I Was Issued a Traffic Ticket?
Yes. A traffic ticket is evidence, not proof of fault, so an Oklahoma car accident settlement is still possible after you’re cited. Under Oklahoma’s modified comparative negligence…
Costs to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Oklahoma City
Filing a personal injury lawsuit in Oklahoma City starts with a $252.14 court filing fee, plus separate costs for medical records, service of process, depositions, and expert…
Who Pays for My Rental Car After an Accident?
In Oklahoma, the at-fault driver’s insurance company typically pays for your rental car while your vehicle is repaired or a total-loss claim is settled. If fault is…
Strategies For Dealing With Insurance Companies Post-Accident
Dealing with insurance companies after an accident, whether it involves medical bills, car repairs, or home damage, can overwhelm even the most informed customers. However, with the…
What Happens If I Am At Fault for a Car Accident?
Being at fault for a car accident in Oklahoma means you are financially responsible for the other driver’s vehicle damage and injuries, up to your policy limits….
Negotiating Your Accident Claim with Liberty Mutual
To negotiate a fair settlement with Liberty Mutual after an Oklahoma accident, document every injury, expense, and lost wage before you discuss numbers, then decline the adjuster’s…
How long do you have to stay off work with whiplash?
Most people with mild whiplash return to work within days to about two weeks. Moderate injuries often need several weeks to a few months off, and severe…
Oklahoma Car Window Tint Laws
Oklahoma law requires front and rear side windows to allow at least 25% of light through and reflect no more than 25%, permits tint on the windshield…
Navigating Emotional Injuries: The Overlap Between Personal Trauma and Uncontested Divorce
Divorce isn’t considered a traumatic event, at least in the medical sense. The latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders defines trauma as…
How Most Personal Injury Lawyers Negotiate Settlements
Personal injury attorneys negotiate settlements by building a fully documented case first (medical records, wage loss, and liability evidence), then sending a detailed demand letter and countering…
How Do I Prove Lost Income in an Oklahoma Personal Injury Lawsuit?
You prove lost income in an Oklahoma injury case with pay stubs, tax returns, employer wage statements, and, for future losses, expert testimony from an economist or…
How do I get my car repaired after an accident Oklahoma?
After an Oklahoma car accident, report the damage to your insurer or the at-fault driver’s insurer and get a repair estimate. You may choose your own body…
Will I have to pay taxes on my car accident settlement?
In most cases, no. Under Internal Revenue Code Section 104(a)(2), money you receive for physical injuries in a car accident settlement is not taxable, and 12 O.S….
Am I Liable if My Friend is Driving My Car and Causes an Accident?
Yes — in Oklahoma, letting a friend drive your car with permission generally means your liability insurance follows the vehicle and covers an accident they cause. That…
Admitted Liability In Personal Injury Cases
An admission of liability means the insurer or defendant accepts responsibility for causing the accident, not the amount owed. The case then turns on proving damages. Oklahoma’s…
Oklahoma Car Insurance Companies Do Not Advance Money On a Potential Settlement
Car insurance companies in Oklahoma do not advance money toward a settlement before you sign a full and final release. Any payment concludes your claim entirely, so…
What Questions Should I Ask My Car Accident Lawyer
The most important car accident lawyer questions to ask are about experience with cases like yours, how the contingency fee works, who handles your file day to…
