Yes, you can fire your personal injury lawyer in Oklahoma at any time, even under a signed contingency fee contract. But firing your lawyer does not erase…
Category: Personal Injury
Why Won’t Any Lawyer Take My Case?
Yes. A lawyer can legally decline almost any case, for almost any reason, without owing you an explanation. In Oklahoma personal injury cases, attorneys most often say…
Guide to Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer in Oklahoma
Hiring the right personal injury lawyer in Oklahoma means comparing attorneys on trial experience, current caseload, and results in similar cases, not on advertising. Ask directly how…
Soft Tissue Cases and Chiropractic Care
Most personal injury cases involving back and neck pain will be caused by damage to the soft tissues around the spinal column (muscles and tendons) and not…
Finding a Personal Injury Lawyer in Oklahoma
Did you know unintentional injuries are the third leading cause of death in the US, after heart disease and cancer? Motor vehicle accidents take the first spot,…
How Much is a Shoulder Injury Worth?
A shoulder injury claim’s value depends on severity, treatment required, and lost income, but reported Oklahoma settlements and verdicts for shoulder injuries have ranged from about $125,000…
Can You Sue for Foreign Objects Left Behind During Surgery?
Yes. Oklahoma treats a sponge, needle, clamp, or other item left inside a patient after surgery as medical malpractice, and the injured patient can sue the surgeon,…
How Much is a Neck Injury Worth in Oklahoma City?
A neck injury from an Oklahoma City car accident, slip-and-fall, or other accident can be worth anywhere from a few thousand dollars for a mild strain to…
How Much is a Spinal Cord Injury Worth in Oklahoma City?
A spinal cord injury case in Oklahoma City has no standard payout. Reported settlements and verdicts have ranged from $429,000 to $12 million, driven by injury level,…
How Much is a Burn Injury Worth in Oklahoma City?
Serious burn injuries in the Oklahoma City area settle for anywhere from a few thousand dollars for a minor scald to several million dollars for a severe…
How Much is a Hand Injury Worth?
Hand, wrist, and finger injury settlements and verdicts nationwide have ranged from about $10,000 to $2.25 million, depending on which hand was hurt, whether the damage is…
How Much is a Traumatic Brain Injury Worth?
Traumatic brain injury claims have settled or gone to verdict for anywhere from roughly $575,000 to more than $21 million, depending on the injury’s severity, medical costs,…
Trampoline Accidents Cause Over 100,000 Injuries Per Year
Trampolines send more than 100,000 people to U.S. emergency rooms in a typical year, according to Consumer Product Safety Commission data. Deaths are far rarer: the CPSC…
Can a Car Accident Cause a Torn Rotator Cuff?
Yes — the force of a car accident can tear the rotator cuff, the group of muscles and tendons that hold the arm in the shoulder socket….
Can You Sue Someone if Their Dog Causes You to Have a Car Accident?
Usually not. Oklahoma’s dog-bite statute imposes strict liability only when a dog bites or directly injures someone, not when a loose dog causes a driver to crash….
Can a Car Accident Cause Scoliosis?
Yes. Most scoliosis is congenital or shows up during childhood growth, but the direct force of a car accident can fracture or misalign the spine and produce…
What Happens if Someone Dies in a Car Accident?
Nothing could be more devastating than losing a spouse or family member to a fatal car accident in Oklahoma, mainly if the other driver’s careless actions caused…
4 Common Car Accident Injuries That May Require Back Surgery
The four car accident injuries most likely to require back surgery are spinal cord injury, vertebral fracture, herniated disc, and bulging disc. Surgery becomes necessary when conservative…
Can I Sue My Doctor for Missing My Cancer Diagnosis?
In Oklahoma, you can sue a doctor over a missed or delayed cancer diagnosis if the physician’s care fell below the accepted standard of care. The delay…
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,…
