Trampolines send more than 100,000 people to U.S. emergency rooms in a typical year, according to Consumer Product Safety Commission data. Deaths are far rarer: the CPSC…
Can You Settle a Car Accident without an Insurance Company?
Yes. Nothing in Oklahoma law requires you to file a claim with your insurance company after a car accident, so two drivers can agree privately to settle…
Can a Car Accident Cause a Torn Rotator Cuff?
Yes — the force of a car accident can tear the rotator cuff, the group of muscles and tendons that hold the arm in the shoulder socket….
What is the Average Settlement Amount for a Car Accident?
There’s no true average—settlements depend on: Severity of injuries, medical costs, lost wages, and insurance limits. Minor cases may settle for a few thousand dollars; serious injuries can reach six figures or more.
Symptoms of Internal Bleeding After a Car Accident
The early signs of internal bleeding after a car accident include abdominal or chest pain, dizziness or fainting, low blood pressure, a rapid or weak pulse, large…
Will a Car Accident Settlement Affect My SSI Benefits?
Yes, a car accident settlement can affect your SSI benefits. Supplemental Security Income is both income-tested and resource-tested, so a lump-sum payment sitting in your bank account…
Should You Accept a Settlement Offer for a Car Accident Injury?
Generally not right away. Insurers profit by settling before your treatment and full damages are documented, and a signed release gives up the right to more money…
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Untreated Whiplash Injuries?
Untreated whiplash often turns a short-term neck strain into a lasting problem. Left unaddressed, it can lead to chronic neck pain and stiffness, recurring headaches, and reduced…
Can a Car Accident Cause Rheumatoid Arthritis?
A car accident alone does not cause rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA is an autoimmune disease driven by genetics and environmental factors, not a single injury. The physical…
Can You Sue Someone if Their Dog Causes You to Have a Car Accident?
Usually not. Oklahoma’s dog-bite statute imposes strict liability only when a dog bites or directly injures someone, not when a loose dog causes a driver to crash….
Can a Car Accident Cause Scoliosis?
Yes. Most scoliosis is congenital or shows up during childhood growth, but the direct force of a car accident can fracture or misalign the spine and produce…
Can a Car Accident Cause Vision Problems?
Yes. A car accident can cause real vision problems, including blurred or double vision, light sensitivity, and permanent vision loss in severe cases. The cause is usually…
What Time of Day Are Car Accidents Most Likely to Happen?
Oklahoma crash data shows accidents peak in the late afternoon, especially the 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. commute, and raw crash counts run about three times higher in…
What Happens if Someone Dies in a Car Accident?
Nothing could be more devastating than losing a spouse or family member to a fatal car accident in Oklahoma, mainly if the other driver’s careless actions caused…
What Are the Effects of a Car Accident During Pregnancy?
A car accident during pregnancy can cause placental abruption, premature rupture of membranes, preterm birth, or in rare cases stillbirth, and the risk rises after a second…
4 Common Car Accident Injuries That May Require Back Surgery
The four car accident injuries most likely to require back surgery are spinal cord injury, vertebral fracture, herniated disc, and bulging disc. Surgery becomes necessary when conservative…
What To Do When You’re Pulled Over by an Oklahoma City Police Officer
Pull over safely, turn off the engine, and keep your hands visible on the wheel. When an Oklahoma City police officer approaches, hand over your driver’s license…
Parent Liability When Teenager Causes a Car Accident
Yes, but it is not automatic. Oklahoma parents can be held liable for a teenager’s car accident in two ways. Under negligent entrustment, they are liable if…
What Happens if You Get into a Car Accident with No Insurance?
If you cause a car accident while driving uninsured in Oklahoma, you face a fine up to $250, up to 30 days in jail, and license suspension…
Can I Still Get Paid for a Car Accident That Was Partly My Fault?
Yes. Oklahoma follows a modified comparative fault rule (23 O.S. § 13 and § 14): you can still recover compensation as long as your fault does not…
Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Memory Care: What is the Difference?
Independent living, residential care, assisted living, nursing homes, and memory care are legally distinct levels of long term care under Oklahoma law, based mainly on how much…
Can I Sue My Doctor for Missing My Cancer Diagnosis?
In Oklahoma, you can sue a doctor over a missed or delayed cancer diagnosis if the physician’s care fell below the accepted standard of care. The delay…
What Is, Isn’t Allowed Under Oklahoma’s New Texting While Driving Law?
Texting while driving is illegal everywhere in Oklahoma. Under 47 O.S. § 11-901d, a driver may not manually compose, send, or read an electronic message while the…
What Actions Are Considered Reckless Driving?
Oklahoma law defines reckless driving under 47 O.S. § 11-901 as driving in a careless or wanton manner without regard for the safety of persons or property,…
FAQs About Tipped Employees and the (Vexingly Complicated) Tip Credit
Oklahoma’s tip credit lets an employer count part of a tipped employee’s tips toward the $7.25 minimum wage instead of paying it all in cash. Federal law…
Some FAQs About Tipped Employees and the Minimum Wage
If you are a “tipped employee” in Oklahoma, is your employer treating you fairly under federal and state minimum wage laws, or are you being ripped off?…
What Are the Worst Nursing Homes in Oklahoma?
There are more than 300 nursing homes in Oklahoma. Which ones are at the absolute worst? Which ones are way down at the bottom of the barrel…
Many Online Tools to Determine Best Price for a NEW Car or Truck
Kelley Blue Book, NADA Guides (J.D. Power), Edmunds, TrueCar, and Cars.com each publish a new vehicle’s MSRP and dealer invoice price online, most at no cost. The…
Do Link Farms Violate the RICO Law?
The Seikaly & Stewart firm of Farmington Hills, Mich., says it paid $49,000 to The Rainmaker Institute for better website SEO (search engine optimization). Instead, TRI plugged…
Settlement Approvals for Children With a “Friendly Suit”
In Oklahoma, a minor’s personal injury settlement over $25,000 (after fees, costs, and medical liens) requires court approval through a “friendly suit” under 12 O.S. § 83,…
