What Happens if Your Car Gets Totaled in an Accident?

Being involved in a car accident can cause devastating injuries and lifelong trauma. Even if your accident is minor and you walk away unscathed, you still need to deal with an insurance company to have your vehicle repaired.  Sometimes, the insurance company may inform you that your vehicle is a total loss and they…

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Car Accidents With an Oklahoma City Government Vehicle

Any car accident injury case can be challenging. But when your accident involves an Oklahoma City government vehicle, your case can be much more complicated.  The government agency that owns the vehicle may be liable for damages if its employee acted negligently within the scope of their employment.  However, different sets of laws come…

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What Are The Child Passenger Safety Laws In Oklahoma?

Oklahoma child passenger safety laws are designed to help prevent injury and death to children involved in a motor vehicle accident. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13.  Choosing the right car seat for your child’s height, weight, and age and using that seat correctly help protect…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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