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 resulting from an event that led to serious injury or near death. While the aftermath of a divorce could potentially lead to traumatic circumstances, the divorce process itself […]
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How Most Personal Injury Lawyers Negotiate Settlements
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident in Oklahoma, such as a car crash, slip and fall, or dog bite, you may be entitled to financial compensation. However, securing a fair settlement often requires skillful negotiation between your attorney and the insurance companies. This process can seem complex and intimidating. […]
How Do I Prove Lost Income in an Oklahoma Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Oklahoma Law on Proving Personal Injury Lost Income To recover lost income at trial, Oklahoma law requires the plaintiff to conclusively prove through evidence that the defendant’s actions caused the lost income and to quantify past and future losses in a non-speculative manner directly supported by documentation and testimony. The award is limited to losses […]
Admitted Liability In Personal Injury Cases
What is Admitted Liability? ‘Admitted liability’ cases are when the defendant acknowledges their fault for causing the accident. However, accepting fault is usually a strategic move to focus the trial on other elements and as a way to lower the verdict. This process is prevalent in various cases, mainly in personal injury cases. Despite the […]
Will Bankruptcy hurt my car accident case?
You were rear-ended by a careless driver, causing physical injury and significant financial strain. Medical bills are mounting, you’re missing work, and you’re struggling to keep up with your daily expenses. As a result, you’re considering filing for bankruptcy. But what happens to your personal injury claim? How does bankruptcy impact your potential compensation? Can […]
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. Historical contexts informed these concerns, given the medical issues and subsequent multi-billion-dollar lawsuits that have accompanied vaccines in the recent past. Typical vaccine complications, sometimes called vaccine injuries, […]
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 […]
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 is Max Medical Improvement?
Maximum Medical Improvement, or MMI for short, is a simple yet important concept in every personal injury claim. It refers to the point in your medical treatment beyond which you are not expected to get any better from further medical care. This is not to imply that your medical treatment is finished. You will still […]