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Types of Compensation in a Successful Slip and Fall Claim
Slip and fall cases can be tricky. Recovering compensation for your injuries depends largely on proving who is at fault for your accident. Oklahoma’s slip and fall laws recognize several potential defenses that property owners can use to limit or deny liability. The defendant will try to blame you for the accident to avoid…
How Social Media Impacts Personal Injury Cases
Many adults in the United States have at least one social media account. Some post daily or even multiple times a day about every minor and significant event in their lives. While social media can be a great way to stay current with family and friends, it can also have a dark side. Social…
How Pre-Existing Conditions Affect a Personal Injury Claim
Pre-existing medical conditions can make personal injury claims more complex. In some cases, they can be used to limit your recovery. However, in other cases, they could be used to your advantage. You must work with an experienced Oklahoma City personal injury attorney with a proven track record of winning big for clients with…
Common Tactics Insurance Companies Use to Deny Your Claim
When you have been injured because of another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries. Usually, the other party’s insurance company will pay any compensation you receive. Insurance companies provide a valuable service by protecting us financially from potential losses. We pay the premiums for the coverage, and they…
When Should I Contact A Lawyer After Sustaining a Brain Injury?
Brain injuries can cause devastating damage to the victims and their families. Many times a brain injury can cause the need for long-term medical care and leave the victims unable to return to work. If you or your loved one suffered a brain injury due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another party, you…
What is the Oklahoma Multiple Injury Trust Fund (MITF)?
The Multiple Injury Trust Fund (MITF) was created in 1943 as a second fund to provide protection to employers for liability when hiring workers with pre-existing disabilities. The MITF pays 90% of Oklahoma’s permanent total disability benefits. Between 3,000 and 3,500 Oklahomans receive benefits from MITF. If you are an Oklahoma employee who was…
What Costs Can I Recover in a Traumatic Brain Injury Lawsuit?
Traumatic brain injuries can be catastrophic and life-changing for both the victim and their family. TBIs can lead to the need for long-term care and medical treatment that can be extraordinarily expensive. Many brain injury victims are no longer able to work or to work in the same capacity as they did before their…
Recognizing the Signs of Traumatic Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when the brain experiences a sudden trauma or damage, which typically comes from blows to the head or violent jolts. TBIs can change the way the brain works. When the source of trauma injures the cells or tissues of the brain, the brain may not be able to…
How Long Do I Have to File A Claim After a Workplace Injury in Oklahoma City?
If you are injured on the job and are unable to work, you may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation payments. However, you must file your claim promptly. If you miss the deadline for filing a claim, you may lose your right to receive compensation. The Oklahoma City worker’s compensation injury lawyers at Warhawk…
How Do I File A Workers’ Compensation Claim In Oklahoma City?
Most Oklahoma employees are covered by workers’ compensation. Yet, if you have been injured on the job and need to file a claim, you may find the workers’ compensation system confusing. It is important to understand how to file a workers’ compensation claim in Oklahoma City and how your benefits work. It is also…