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If you’ve visited our legal blog before, you may have seen our article about whether you need an insurance company to settle a car accident claim.  This time, we’re shifting...

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as many as 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs annually. A troubling statistic is that with 60% of these victims are...

All types of dogs — including, as we’ll discuss, some unexpected culprits — are capable of inflicting nasty, sometimes life-threatening bite wounds.  However, some breeds pose a greater threat than...

Summer is the perfect time of year to hop on your bicycle and enjoy the local scenery.  But before you do, remember to put on a helmet.  While Oklahoma doesn’t...

Many car accidents don’t result in injuries.  This fact is evident in the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office’s most recent accident report, which lists 45,065 out of Oklahoma’s 68,327 total crashes...

The rotator cuff isn’t a single body part.  It’s actually made up of four separate muscle groups that work together to allow a range of motion in your shoulder.  When...

No two car accidents occur under identical circumstances or have identical outcomes.  That means no two settlements are identical, either.  Even within the same state, settlement amounts can vary hugely. ...

Some car accident injuries, such as lacerations and broken bones, are immediately obvious from a quick glance at the victim.  However, internal injuries and internal bleeding can’t be recognized so...

Supplemental Security Income, commonly called SSI, provides critical financial support for thousands of Oklahomans and millions of Americans throughout the U.S.  An Oklahoma City car accident settlement can impact your...

Elder abuse and neglect are reaching epidemic proportions in the United States, affecting an estimated one out of 10 senior citizens.  The list of potential nursing home violations and health...

Negligence means failing to take the precautions that are necessary to avoid a preventable accident.  When a driver causes a car accident by being negligent – for instance, by playing...

A soft tissue injury is an injury that affects muscles, ligaments, and tendons — essentially, tissue other than bone. Whiplash, a soft tissue injury of the neck, is extremely common...

Most people associate rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with aging or cold weather.  But did you know that RA can also be caused or aggravated by a traumatic injury, such as an...

It’s a situation that unfolds on roads across America every day.  A driver is minding their own business, traveling down a quiet street, when suddenly it happens – a loose...

A car accident can cause debilitating back and spinal injuries, including a curvature of the spinal column known as scoliosis.  If you or one of your loved ones recently suffered...

It goes without saying that car accidents are capable of causing debilitating injuries.  Human bodies simply aren’t designed to withstand the tremendous forces exerted by collisions, particularly at high speeds....

Bars, restaurants, and liquor stores have a duty not to sell alcohol to visibly intoxicated patrons.  Vendors who ignore this responsibility and go ahead with a sale may be liable...

As we wrote about in a previous article, there can be serious drawbacks – and hefty financial penalties – to driving without insurance in Oklahoma.  However, while it’s crucial to...

It may sound far-fetched to suggest that certain months, days, or hours could be more dangerous for driving, but crash statistics indicate otherwise.  Our Oklahoma City car accident lawyers combed through...

After an Oklahoma City car accident, there are two parties you may be required to notify: law enforcement, and your insurance company.  But how do you know when it’s necessary...

After you’ve been injured in a car accident in Oklahoma City, there are dozens of problems to deal with.  You’ve got to call your insurance company, call your employer, budget...

Nothing could be more devastating than losing a spouse or family member to a fatal car accident in Oklahoma, especially if the crash was caused by the other driver’s careless...

Preparing to bring your baby son or daughter into the world is a joyous time for any new parent.  But when a pregnant mother is injured in a car accident...

As we’ve often discussed on our legal blog, if a person is injured in an automotive accident, an Oklahoma City car accident lawyer may be able to help them obtain compensation for...

Even a low-speed car accident can cause debilitating back injuries, some of which may ultimately require one or more surgeries to repair or alleviate.  In this article, an Oklahoma City car...

If the police pull you over on an OKC metro area street or highway, what are your legal rights? What should you do — and not do? Here is your...

When a person is injured in a car accident in Oklahoma City, he or she has two options for recovering compensation: file an insurance claim, or sue the driver who...

You paid for your groceries, left the store, and headed across the parking lot.  That’s when you saw it: the giant dent in your new car.  It’s a stressful, aggravating...

If you’re a regular reader of our legal blog, you might remember our article about new lane change laws adopted by Oklahoma City last fall.  Under the new law, drivers...

No one enjoys going through the hassle of getting insured, but the consequences of driving without insurance – which happens to be illegal – might make you think twice.  This...

Between medical bills, vehicle repairs, property damage, and taking time off of work due to injuries, the cost of a car accident in Oklahoma can be truly enormous.  According to...

In this article, our Oklahoma car accident lawyers will explain when drivers are required to report accidents to law enforcement, and discuss how police reports are used in personal injury...

The idea of a “memory care center” is great in theory. A facility designed, equipped and staffed to meet the special needs of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms...

In order to recover compensation for severe injuries suffered in a car crash, the plaintiff must be able to prove the defendant was at fault. But what happens if both...

There are many terms to describe the various kinds of long-term care available in Oklahoma for senior adults, Alzheimer’s patients and patients with other types of dementia. What is the...

Being told you have cancer is some of the worst news any patient can ever have to hear from their doctor. However, the earlier a patient learns about their cancer,...

Texting while driving is against the law throughout the state of Oklahoma, effective Nov. 1, 2015. The law prohibits drivers on any Oklahoma street or highway from typing a text,...

Hopefully, you will never be involved in a car crash. Unfortunately, the statistics don’t paint an optimistic picture. According to the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO), there were an astonishing...

About one year ago, in October 2014, we published an article about the frequency of drunk driving accidents in Oklahoma. At that point in time, the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office...

In less than seven weeks, a new child car seat law goes into effect in Oklahoma. I encourage parents and other drivers to begin following the new requirements now, which...

The CDC reports that reckless driving is one of the top 10 causes of car accidents among teenagers.  However, it isn’t only teenaged drivers who have to be concerned.  Reckless...

If you are a “tipped employee” in Oklahoma, is your employer treating you fairly under federal and state minimum wage laws, or are you being ripped off? If you earn...

Motorcycles are a beloved American icon, representing the rebellious spirit of the open road. Unfortunately, the same qualities which motorcycles are prized for – the speed and freedom they offer...

Is there a cap on how much can be awarded? I did a brief survey recently of what some other law firm websites in Oklahoma say about caps on medical...

There are more than 300 nursing homes in Oklahoma. Which ones are at the absolute worst? Which ones are way down at the bottom of the barrel when it comes...

Can a gay or lesbian Oklahoman bring an employment discrimination lawsuit if that worker believes he or she has experienced workplace discrimination because of one’s sexual orientation? The short answer...

When you are shopping for a new car or truck in the Oklahoma City metro area, how do you know whether the dealer is asking a fair price or trying...

Few things are more traumatic to a nursing home resident than being evicted (“involuntarily discharged”). One source says the death rate increases significantly for nursing home residents who are abruptly...

As a personal injury attorney, I often work with Oklahoma City-area clients whose lives have been turned upside down, not only by an auto accident or other serious injury, but...

Former Edmond police officer Benjamin Northcutt reportedly plans to file a $1 million wrongful termination lawsuit against the City of Edmond. A jury acquitted Northcutt last week of a felony...

If you work in the Oklahoma City area and have experienced workplace discrimination because of your pregnancy, you should know your rights under the law. The federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act...

I saw a local news report about this yesterday, but it has apparently been going on since last summer. I’m talking about a federally funded survey of drunk driving and...

A nursing home Family Council can be a great resource for residents, their families and the nursing home itself. A Family Council is a group of relatives of the residents...

If you listen to the anecdotal evidence on the blogosphere about the hazards of Mirena IUDs, you may be dissuaded from using that particular form of birth control. Anecdotal evidence...

Actos, also called pioglitazone, is often prescribed to help control blood sugar levels in patients with Type II diabetes. In addition, Actos is used as a preventative diabetic medication for...

If you have suffered an injury or damage and are considering a lawsuit, one crucial factor to be aware of is the statute of limitations. It is essential to file...

We’ve been using TrialPad for the last couple of years and we’ve been really happy with how well it works. There are a couple other similar apps out there, but...

For those who have minimal contact with attorneys, hiring one can be a daunting task. Forbes offers several tips for hiring the best and most trustworthy attorney for your situation...

Wow! The law firm I see on TV all the time has a really good spokesperson. Should I hire them? The decision to hire an attorney is an important one....

Just about every car accident attorney offers a “free consultation.” What can you expect at this meeting? First off, it’s a a chance for you to evaluate if you get...

Los Angeles car accident lawyers have seen a plague of car accidents in California. These accidents range from cuts and bruises to more serious injuries that can be life threatening....

Any attorney that has handled a case with someone under the age of 18 knows that a friendly suit needs to be filed – even to approve a settlement (if...

I had a new client ask: “Are we going to have to file a lawsuit for my car accident?  I don’t want the stress of having to go to trial.”...

Personal injury attorneys are asked this all the time.   I recently had a client, let’s call him Will, ask: “My back was killing me for several months, why isn’t my...

The standard attorney answer is that “it depends.”  Here’s several reasons why it takes a while before a medical malpractice lawsuit is even filed: We first need to obtain your...

I’m currently reading Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell.  The book takes a look at snap judgments and what we do in an instant.  Gladwell also...

Fletcher Handley, an Oklahoma lawyer that practices mainly plaintiff’s personal injury and family law, recently penned a nice editorial for the El Reno Tribune. In his “Oklahoma shows no signs...

Lawn slides are a classic icon of summertime fun.  These devices send children whipping at high speeds down slick sheets of plastic, almost like an instant waterslide for your yard. ...

Frankly, it’s easy to see how trampolines might lead to injuries.  What’s more surprising is just how many injuries occur.  If you’d dismiss trampoline accidents as rare occurrences not worth...

A recent NewsOK report questioned whether a plastic natural gas pipeline manufactured by Chevron Phillips Petroleum is to blame for a January explosion in northwest Oklahoma City that sent one...

Texting while driving is against the law throughout the state of Oklahoma, effective Nov. 1, 2015. The law prohibits drivers on any Oklahoma street or highway from typing a text,...

In less than seven weeks, a new child car seat law goes into effect in Oklahoma. I encourage parents and other drivers to begin following the new requirements now, which...

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says accidents and fatalities involving semi-trucks are increasing in Oklahoma at an alarming rate. OHP has reported 574 accidents in Oklahoma involving semi-trucks in June, July...

SERIES: WHY IS OKLA’S TRAFFIC FATALITY RATE SO HIGH? (PART 4) Motorcycle deaths have a large impact on the total number of traffic fatalities occurring in Oklahoma each year. According...

A federal judge has ordered Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturer of the blood-thinning drug, Pradaxa, to pay a $931,500 fine for its failure to preserve or produce important documents sought by patients...

The number of lawsuits continues to grow against Fresenius Medical Care over deaths allegedly linked to the use of GranuFlu, a chemical compound used in dialysis for kidney patients. Many...

Oklahoma nursing homes received an F grade from the “Nursing Home Report Cards” presented by a Florida-based nonprofit. The Nursing Home Report Cards averaged eight data points from the nursing...

Ever thought about taking part in The Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain? Don’t want to travel that far? Then how about the upcoming bull runs in Houston, Dallas...

Hard candy has been popular going back at least to the 1600s. Lollipops go back to the Civil War era or before. Life Savers were introduced more than a century...

I received a funny email last week from an old client. The email tells of the story of a “runaway verdict” in Oklahoma: This year’s runaway First Place Stella Award winner...

DFW’s Star-Telegram reported yesterday that the personal injury law firm, Trey Allen, P.C., was placed on probation and ordered to pay close to a million dollars in restitution for its...

Motorcycles are a beloved American icon, representing the rebellious spirit of the open road. Unfortunately, the same qualities which motorcycles are prized for – the speed and freedom they offer...