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Category: Personal Injury
How Most Personal Injury Lawyers Negotiate Settlements
Personal injury attorneys negotiate settlements by building a fully documented case first (medical records, wage loss, and liability evidence), then sending a detailed demand letter and countering…
How Do I Prove Lost Income in an Oklahoma Personal Injury Lawsuit?
You prove lost income in an Oklahoma injury case with pay stubs, tax returns, employer wage statements, and, for future losses, expert testimony from an economist or…
Admitted Liability In Personal Injury Cases
An admission of liability means the insurer or defendant accepts responsibility for causing the accident, not the amount owed. The case then turns on proving damages. Oklahoma’s…
Will Bankruptcy hurt my car accident case?
Filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy does not automatically take your personal injury settlement. Oklahoma law exempts up to $50,000 of a personal injury or wrongful death recovery from…
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….
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
PO Box 14731, Lexington, KY 40512 is the mailing address of Claims Management, Inc., the company Walmart owns and uses to handle injury claims against its stores….
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 (MMI) is the point in your recovery when your doctor determines further treatment will not make your condition any better, though you may still…
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?
Settle when liability and causation aren’t seriously disputed and only the dollar amount is at issue; trial makes sense when the insurer is truly unreasonable. The biggest…
Mediation Advice for Personal Injury Plaintiffs
A personal injury plaintiff’s best mediation strategy is preparation: agree on a bottom-line settlement number with your lawyer beforehand, expect a low opening offer from the defense,…
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
An independent medical exam (IME) in an Oklahoma injury case is a physical or mental evaluation the defense requests, using a doctor the insurance company chooses and…
Whose Depositions Should You Attend?
Yes. As a named party in your Oklahoma personal injury lawsuit, you have the legal right to attend the defendant’s deposition, along with any other deposition taken…
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 a…
Tips for Oklahoma Personal Injury Depositions
The most important deposition tips for an Oklahoma personal injury case: listen to the full question before answering, say “I don’t know” rather than guess, answer only…
The Plaintiff’s Deposition — Be Smart and Be Prepared
To prepare for a deposition as a plaintiff, review your complaint, interrogatory answers, and medical records for accuracy, dress business casual, and follow two rules above all…
How to Answer Personal Injury Interrogatories
In an Oklahoma personal injury lawsuit, you answer interrogatories — written questions from the opposing side — in writing and under oath, usually within 30 days of…
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…
How Social Media Can Ruin Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
Yes. Social media posts, photos, and messages about your injury or activities can be discoverable evidence in an Oklahoma personal injury lawsuit under 12 O.S. Section 3226,…
Why You Should Be Nice to the Paralegal on Your Case
Yes, be courteous with your paralegal. Paralegals manage the daily work on your file, gathering medical records, scheduling depositions, and answering routine questions, so your attorney can…
Trying to Settle Your Own Case
You can negotiate your own Oklahoma injury settlement when liability is clear, injuries are minor, and only one insurer is involved: finish treatment, document every bill and…
Lawsuit Loans – Use Only if You Absolutely Have To
A lawsuit loan, or pre-settlement funding, lets an injured Oklahoma plaintiff borrow against a pending settlement. You owe nothing if you lose, but if you win, the…
Why Personal Injury Cases Take So Long
Personal injury cases take so long because your attorney has to wait for you to finish medical treatment, negotiate with the insurance company, and then work around…
5 Things You Need to Tell Your Car Accident Lawyer
The five things you must tell your Oklahoma car accident lawyer are your full criminal history, any prior accidents or injuries, any accident or injury that happens…
Communicating With Your Lawyer’s Office
A law office often skips the voicemail because staff are moving through a full call list between hearings, depositions, and client meetings, and confidential case details are…
Lawyer Win/Loss Records
No public database tracks a personal injury lawyer’s win-loss record. Oklahoma court dockets show whether a case was filed and how it closed, but not whether a…
My Lawyer and Opposing Counsel Are Friends – Should I Worry?
No. A lawyer who is friendly with opposing counsel has not colluded with the other side. Attorneys who know each other outside a case still represent their…
