Why Slip and Fall Cases Can Be Difficult to Win

Victims of slip and fall injuries at someone else’s property or business can sometimes qualify for compensation. According to the Oklahoma Department of Health, approximately 7,000 adults are hospitalized yearly for falling.  If you’re shopping at the grocery store or the mall and slip on some water and fall to the floor, tearing your rotator […]

How Is a Car Accident Settlement Calculated in Oklahoma?

Figuring out how much compensation you deserve for an Oklahoma car accident can prove difficult. How can you value pain and suffering in a car accident settlement? And who calculates the award of your settlement? While recovering from the incident, you likely need more information about effectively estimating your car accident settlement to determine whether […]

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Oklahoma?

When you lose a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, your grief temporarily overshadows your financial needs. Only as you transition back to everyday life do you consider how to recover compensation for the income your relative provided. When you consult an Oklahoma wrongful death attorney, you receive critical information about who can file […]

Uber & Lyft Car Accident Lawyer

Thanks to ridesharing, getting around the city has never been more convenient than before. With a few taps on the app, anyone can ask for a ride—be it someone’s car or a bright yellow cab—especially during peak hours. With such convenience at one’s fingertips, it’s not surprising that ridesharing is a multibillion-dollar global market. For […]

Why did my doctor’s office file a lien against me?

Not every personal injury plaintiff has health insurance. Those who are involved in automobile accidents sometimes have “PIP” (personal injury protection) or “Med Pay” (Medical Payments) coverage to pay medical bills, but these benefits are often not enough to cover all the necessary medical treatment. These plaintiffs are presented with a catch-22: they could pay […]

What goes into a Personal Injury Settlement Demand?

Once you are through with your medical treatment, or you’ve reached maximum medical improvement and gathered all the documents necessary to make your settlement demand, it’s time to write a settlement demand letter. Here’s a common format: Quick intro, and usually the settlement demand amount (some people prefer to have it at the end) How the […]

Do You Need a Lawyer to Negotiate a Car Accident Settlement?

Maximize Case Value | Negotiations | Prior Case Experience While it may seem biased for a car accident lawyer to advise hiring an attorney to assist you, there are a few important reasons you should consider seeking legal representation before you file a personal injury claim in Oklahoma. How a Lawyer Can Maximize the Value […]

What is the Average Settlement Amount for a Car Accident?

No two vehicle accidents occur under identical circumstances or have identical outcomes.  That means no two settlements are identical, either.  Even within the same state, settlement amounts can vary hugely.  Only by consulting with a car accident lawyer can you get a specific idea of the compensation you may be entitled to.  However, this article […]

Will a Car Accident Settlement Affect My SSI Benefits?

Supplemental Security Income, commonly called SSI, provides critical financial support for thousands of Oklahomans and millions of Americans throughout the U.S.  A car accident settlement can impact your monthly SSI payments. Still, with help from an experienced attorney, it may be possible to avoid losing your benefits. Social Security Administration SSI Statistics for Oklahoma According […]