If you’ve been hurt in Oklahoma, there is a limited amount of time available to file a personal injury lawsuit. This deadline is called the statute of…
Category: Oklahoma Laws
What are examples of punitive damages in Oklahoma personal injury cases?
When someone’s reckless or intentional actions cause you harm, the legal system doesn’t just focus on making you whole again. Sometimes, the behavior is so outrageous that…
Can My Soon to Be Ex-Spouse Recover Anything from My Personal Injury Settlement?
Not automatically. Oklahoma follows the analytical approach: compensation for pain and suffering stays the injured spouse’s separate property, while damages that replace marital income or reimburse marital…
Are Golf Carts Street Legal in Oklahoma?
Generally, no. Oklahoma law bans golf carts from public streets and highways (47 O.S. § 11-1116) unless an exception applies: a city ordinance authorizing them, county-approved roads…
How Oklahoma’s Good Samaritan Law Applies to Car Accident Cases
Oklahoma’s Good Samaritan Act (76 O.S. § 5) protects anyone who stops, in good faith and without pay, to give emergency care such as first aid, CPR,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
