Filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy does not automatically take your personal injury settlement. Oklahoma law exempts up to $50,000 of a personal injury or wrongful death recovery from…
Is $175,000 a Good Settlement for a Knee Surgery From a Car Accident?
Knee surgery settlements after an Oklahoma car accident, including the arthroscopic ACL and meniscus repairs most crashes cause, typically range from $10,000 to $300,000. Where a case…
Car Accident Deposition and What Happens Next
A car accident deposition is sworn, recorded testimony taken during your lawsuit’s discovery phase, usually months after the case is filed. Afterward, the transcript gets reviewed, additional…
State Farm Car Accident Settlement Process in Oklahoma
How do I report an accident to State Farm?If you’ve just been in a collision, don’t worry – reporting an accident to State Farm is straightforward.First, you…
Who Is Liable For Vaccine Complications?
The COVID-19 pandemic brought to the forefront conversations about vaccines, potential complications that may arise from them, and who would be held liable for those vaccine complications….
Target Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer
Even though most companies and large enterprises have a policy of emphasizing safety first on their business premises, preventable accidents still happen. Sometimes, even the most careful…
The Top 17 Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident
If you are involved in a car accident, it is vital to know ways to avoid “wrecking your claim.” Avoiding these mistakes can help you avoid compromising…
Oklahoma Supreme Court Upholds Right to UM Benefits
The Oklahoma Supreme Court recently upheld an important insurance coverage protection for consumers in a case involving uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM) benefits. In Coates v. Progressive Direct Insurance…
Why Slip and Fall Cases Can Be Difficult to Win
Simply being injured on someone else’s property doesn’t automatically make the business liable. The plaintiff must prove the business failed to use “ordinary care” to maintain safe conditions, failed to remove/warn of hidden dangers, and that you were reasonably unaware of the hazard. “Open and obvious” dangers (like icy sidewalks) are particularly hard to win since customers should recognize such risks.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Oklahoma?
The personal representative of the deceased’s estate can file a wrongful death lawsuit. The surviving spouse has first priority to serve as personal representative, followed by adult children, parents, and siblings. If no will exists, the court appoints the personal representative following this priority order. The lawsuit must be filed within two years of the death, or the right to sue is permanently lost. While the personal representative files the case, any damages recovered are distributed to surviving family members according to Oklahoma law or the terms of the deceased’s will.
What Makes School Buses Safer in Design Compared to Cars?
Yes. Federal crash data shows school buses are far safer than passenger cars for the children riding in them, with a fatality rate a fraction of the…
Oklahoma City Walmart Slip And Fall Accident Lawyer
PO Box 14731, Lexington, KY 40512 is the mailing address of Claims Management, Inc., the company Walmart owns and uses to handle injury claims against its stores….
4 Reasons To Consider An Attorney After An Auto Accident
After a car accident in Oklahoma, an attorney protects your legal rights, negotiates with insurance adjusters, calculates the full value of your damages, and represents you if…
Why did my doctor’s office file a lien against me?
Your doctor filed a lien to guarantee payment from any insurance settlement related to your case. This legal arrangement allows you to receive necessary medical care without paying upfront. The lien protects both parties: you receive treatment without immediate financial burden, and your doctor has a secured claim to payment from your case proceeds.
What is Max Medical Improvement?
Maximum medical improvement (MMI) is the point in your recovery when your doctor determines further treatment will not make your condition any better, though you may still…
What goes into a Personal Injury Settlement Demand?
Accident summary and liability explanation, medical records and bills, proof of lost wages, photos and witness statements, and demand amount and justification. A strong demand letter clearly documents every loss and why the other party is responsible.
Should I Settle or Go to Trial?
Settle when liability and causation aren’t seriously disputed and only the dollar amount is at issue; trial makes sense when the insurer is truly unreasonable. The biggest…
Mediation Advice for Personal Injury Plaintiffs
A personal injury plaintiff’s best mediation strategy is preparation: agree on a bottom-line settlement number with your lawyer beforehand, expect a low opening offer from the defense,…
How Much is My Personal Injury Lawsuit Worth?
There’s no set amount—your case value depends on: Medical bills (past and future), lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, and how severe and permanent your injuries are. Settlements can range from thousands to millions, depending on these factors.
IME – The (not so) Independent Medical Exam
An independent medical exam (IME) in an Oklahoma injury case is a physical or mental evaluation the defense requests, using a doctor the insurance company chooses and…
Whose Depositions Should You Attend?
Yes. As a named party in your Oklahoma personal injury lawsuit, you have the legal right to attend the defendant’s deposition, along with any other deposition taken…
Why Did the Defense Attorney Ask Me for That?
The discovery process can make you, as a plaintiff, feel like you are the one on trial. In a very real way, you are.When you file a…
Tips for Oklahoma Personal Injury Depositions
The most important deposition tips for an Oklahoma personal injury case: listen to the full question before answering, say “I don’t know” rather than guess, answer only…
The Plaintiff’s Deposition — Be Smart and Be Prepared
To prepare for a deposition as a plaintiff, review your complaint, interrogatory answers, and medical records for accuracy, dress business casual, and follow two rules above all…
How to Answer Personal Injury Interrogatories
In an Oklahoma personal injury lawsuit, you answer interrogatories — written questions from the opposing side — in writing and under oath, usually within 30 days of…
Bad Driving Record Evidence in Civil Suits
In most Oklahoma civil suits, a driver’s past speeding tickets, accidents, or other driving history cannot be used as evidence that they caused your crash. Courts exclude…
Automobile Property Damage Claims — Representing Yourself
Oklahoma law does not require a lawyer to settle the property damage portion of a car accident claim. You can negotiate directly with the adjuster: confirm whether…
How Social Media Can Ruin Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
Yes. Social media posts, photos, and messages about your injury or activities can be discoverable evidence in an Oklahoma personal injury lawsuit under 12 O.S. Section 3226,…
Why You Should Be Nice to the Paralegal on Your Case
Yes, be courteous with your paralegal. Paralegals manage the daily work on your file, gathering medical records, scheduling depositions, and answering routine questions, so your attorney can…
Why You Should Have Uninsured/Underinsured (UM) Motorist Insurance
Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage pays your own medical bills, lost wages, and pain-and-suffering damages when an at-fault driver has no insurance, or not enough to cover your…
