Proving that a property owner knew about a dangerous condition before someone got hurt is one of the most contested issues in Oklahoma slip and fall litigation….
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Comparative Fault in Oklahoma Slip and Fall Cases
When someone falls on another person’s property, the property owner is not automatically responsible for everything. Oklahoma’s modified comparative fault system means a jury weighs every party’s…
Big-Box Retailer Slip-and-Fall Liability in Oklahoma | Hasbrook & Hasbrook
Big-box retail stores move millions of Oklahoma shoppers through hundreds of thousands of square feet of constantly trafficked floor space. Refrigerated aisles drip condensation onto tile, food…
Open-and-Obvious Defense in Oklahoma Slip-and-Fall Cases
When a slip-and-fall injury occurs at a retail store, parking lot, or rental property in Oklahoma, the property owner’s insurer often raises the open-and-obvious defense quickly. If…
Landlord Liability for Common Area Injuries in Oklahoma
When a tenant or guest is hurt in a hallway, stairwell, laundry room, or parking lot at a rental property, the central legal question is: who had…
How Much Is My Slip and Fall Case Worth in Oklahoma?
How much is your slip and fall case worth? That depends on the severity of your injuries, where the accident happened, who was at fault, and how…
Ice and Snow Slip and Fall Liability in Oklahoma
Oklahoma winters bring ice storms that turn parking lot entrances, building approaches, and sidewalks into hazards overnight. When you slip and fall on ice or snow at…
Personal Injury Case Value Calculators
When you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence in Oklahoma, one of the first questions you’ll likely ask is, “What is my case worth?” While every…
Walmart Slip and Fall Deposition Questions of Plaintiff
Questions from Seven Walmart Slip and Fall DepositionsWe’ve summarized and organized deposition questions from seven slip-and-fall cases against Walmart. The Walmart lawyer will generally want to take…
Target Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer
Even though most companies and large enterprises have a policy of emphasizing safety first on their business premises, preventable accidents still happen. Sometimes, even the most careful…
Why Slip and Fall Cases Can Be Difficult to Win
Simply being injured on someone else’s property doesn’t automatically make the business liable. The plaintiff must prove the business failed to use “ordinary care” to maintain safe conditions, failed to remove/warn of hidden dangers, and that you were reasonably unaware of the hazard. “Open and obvious” dangers (like icy sidewalks) are particularly hard to win since customers should recognize such risks.
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 even…
Lawn Slip and Slides Are a Paralysis Injury Hazard for Teens this Summer
Lawn slides are a classic icon of summertime fun. These devices send children whipping down slick sheets of plastic at high speeds, almost like an instant waterslide…