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…
Category: Personal Injury
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…
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….
How Is a Car Accident Settlement Calculated in Oklahoma?
Settlements include economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, vehicle repairs) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering). Pain and suffering is typically calculated as a multiple of economic losses or using a daily rate method. However, Oklahoma follows comparative negligence laws. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, and you receive nothing if you are 50% or more at fault. Insurance companies often use computer systems to generate low initial offers that undervalue claims, particularly pain and suffering damages.
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.
Oklahoma City Walmart Slip And Fall Accident Lawyer
Slip-and-fall cases are relatively common in personal injury litigation, so it’s no surprise that many involve the largest grocery chain in the U.S. With Walmart’s size, they…
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, or MMI for short, is a simple yet important concept in every personal injury claim. It refers to the point in your medical treatment…
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?
This question will plague most personal injury plaintiffs at some point during their lawsuit: Should you settle and take less than what you think your case is…
Mediation Advice for Personal Injury Plaintiffs
Mediation is a formal settlement conference that usually gives you the best chance to settle your personal injury lawsuit before trial. This article will give you an…
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
What is an Insurance Medical Exam? An Insurance Medical Exam (IME) is a medical evaluation required in a personal injury lawsuit conducted at the behest of the…
Whose Depositions Should You Attend?
As a plaintiff, you must participate in a deposition conducted by opposing counsel. If you are married, it’s common to plan on being present at your spouse’s…
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…
Tips for Oklahoma Personal Injury Depositions
Undergoing a deposition (“getting deposed”) is a common step in the legal process, mainly if your case isn’t settled immediately. While depositions can be daunting for many,…
The Plaintiff’s Deposition — Be Smart and Be Prepared
Your attorney has told you that the defendant’s attorney has set your deposition (make sure the date and time are good for you — you should have…
How to Answer Personal Injury Interrogatories
If your case goes to litigation, you must answer interrogatories within the first few months after the lawsuit is filed (others can be served later in the…
Bad Driving Record Evidence in Civil Suits
If you are involved in an automobile accident case, you may wonder if evidence of your bad driving record or the defendant’s record is admissible. Conventional wisdom…
How Social Media Can Ruin Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
In an age where sharing every aspect of our lives on social media is the norm, individuals involved in personal injury lawsuits in Oklahoma must tread carefully….
Why You Should Be Nice to the Paralegal on Your Case
When you hire a personal injury lawyer, you will likely have a paralegal assigned to your case. Your paralegal is usually the one that is managing the…
Trying to Settle Your Own Case
Want to Settle Your Accident Claim? Should You? A standard “lawyer answer” to most legal questions is “Well, it depends.” It’s an annoying answer, but it’s the…
Lawsuit Loans – Use Only if You Absolutely Have To
In my law practice, I have always advised clients not to obtain a “lawsuit loan” unless they have no financial alternative. For those unfamiliar with the concept,…
Why Personal Injury Cases Take So Long
However, there are many unavoidable speed bumps along the way. Delays Before Your Lawsuit is Filed There are several important reasons why your lawyer does not file…
5 Things You Need to Tell Your Car Accident Lawyer
You should never withhold information from your lawyer if there is any chance that information could affect your personal injury lawsuit. Your lawyer should receive potentially damaging…
Communicating With Your Lawyer’s Office
Lawyer Not Returning Your Phone Calls? Nothing is more frustrating for a client than when their lawyer won’t return phone calls. It’s almost as frustrating when clients…
Lawyer Win/Loss Records
I’ve been asked multiple times where plaintiffs can look up lawyers’ win/loss records. Usually, this is in with them initially hiring a lawyer or thinking of switching…
My Lawyer and Opposing Counsel Are Friends – Should I Worry?
It is common for plaintiff and defense lawyers to know each other, especially in smaller cities. It feels like Oklahoma City has a ton of lawyers, but…
Can I Fire My Lawyer? Yes, But You May Still Owe Attorney Fees
Note: Attorneys have ethics rules on attorney solicitation, so don’t be surprised if you call an attorney and they don’t sound gung-ho about getting involved while you…
Why Won’t Any Lawyer Take My Case?
I recently met with someone who had already met with one of the “TV law firms” that spends more than $10k/month in advertising. The potential client stated,…
