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What Are the Complications of a Non-Paralyzing Spinal Cord Injury?

February 27, 2023

Many spinal cord injuries (SCIs) result in some degree of paralysis—but not all. Spinal cord injuries are classified either “complete” or “incomplete” (non-paralyzing), but that does not mean non-paralyzing injuries are harmless or have no long-term consequences. People who suffer complete spinal cord injuries lose all control and feeling from the sites of their injuries […]

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What Are the Complications of a Non-Paralyzing Spinal Cord Injury?

Many spinal cord injuries (SCIs) result in some degree of paralysis—but not all. Spinal cord injuries are classified either “complete” or “incomplete” (non-paralyzing), but that does not mean non-paralyzing injuries are harmless or have no long-term consequences. People who suffer complete spinal cord injuries lose all control and feeling from the sites of their injuries […]

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Can Nursing Home Residents Sue for Medical Malpractice?

March 20, 2023

Because many nursing home residents are elderly and have health problems, nursing homes often have on-site medical facilities staffed with nurses and doctors. While these healthcare professionals make a big difference in residents’ lives and overall well-being, they can also make mistakes that cause residents to suffer serious injuries and illnesses. When residents are harmed […]

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Can Nursing Home Residents Sue for Medical Malpractice?

Because many nursing home residents are elderly and have health problems, nursing homes often have on-site medical facilities staffed with nurses and doctors. While these healthcare professionals make a big difference in residents’ lives and overall well-being, they can also make mistakes that cause residents to suffer serious injuries and illnesses. When residents are harmed […]

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5 Motorcycle Injuries That Can Be Hidden by Shock and Adrenaline

March 13, 2023

Even the most well-equipped motorcyclists are likely to suffer injuries if they crash. In many cases, motorcycle crash injuries are immediately noticeable. The loss of a finger, a compound fracture, or a spinal cord injury are obvious injuries that require immediate medical attention. But sometimes, riders suffer injuries that aren’t immediately noticeable due to shock […]

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5 Motorcycle Injuries That Can Be Hidden by Shock and Adrenaline

Even the most well-equipped motorcyclists are likely to suffer injuries if they crash. In many cases, motorcycle crash injuries are immediately noticeable. The loss of a finger, a compound fracture, or a spinal cord injury are obvious injuries that require immediate medical attention. But sometimes, riders suffer injuries that aren’t immediately noticeable due to shock […]

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Can I Sue a Mechanic if a Failed or Negligent Repair Caused My Crash?

March 6, 2023

When most people take their vehicles to mechanics or repair shops, their biggest worry is how much it will cost them. But for some people, the cost of the repair bill pales in comparison to the cost of the medical bills and lost wages they incur due to crashes caused by failed or negligent repairs. […]

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Can I Sue a Mechanic if a Failed or Negligent Repair Caused My Crash?

When most people take their vehicles to mechanics or repair shops, their biggest worry is how much it will cost them. But for some people, the cost of the repair bill pales in comparison to the cost of the medical bills and lost wages they incur due to crashes caused by failed or negligent repairs. […]

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How Do I Know if the Settlement My Lawyer Negotiated is Enough for Me?

February 27, 2023

If you were hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may hire a personal injury lawyer, and after back-and-forth negotiation with the at-fault party and their insurance company through your lawyer, end up with a settlement offer on the table. The offer may seem fair, but how do you know if it’s enough […]

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How Do I Know if the Settlement My Lawyer Negotiated is Enough for Me?

If you were hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may hire a personal injury lawyer, and after back-and-forth negotiation with the at-fault party and their insurance company through your lawyer, end up with a settlement offer on the table. The offer may seem fair, but how do you know if it’s enough […]

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Who Is at Fault for a Jackknife Truck Accident?

February 13, 2023

Jackknife truck accidents are among the most dangerous and disruptive of all crashes. These types of crashes involve semi-truck trailers swinging too far out to the side and even into the cabs that are hauling them, folding in on themselves at a 90-degree angle in the process.  When a semi-truck jackknifes, it can damage multiple […]

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Who Is at Fault for a Jackknife Truck Accident?

Jackknife truck accidents are among the most dangerous and disruptive of all crashes. These types of crashes involve semi-truck trailers swinging too far out to the side and even into the cabs that are hauling them, folding in on themselves at a 90-degree angle in the process.  When a semi-truck jackknifes, it can damage multiple […]

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Can I Get Compensation if I’m Partially at Fault for a Slip and Fall Injury in Oklahoma?

February 20, 2023

The answer to this question depends on how much at fault you were for your slip and fall injury. Oklahoma has a comparative negligence fault law, which means people are still eligible for compensation even if they’re partially at fault for their own accidents and injuries. However, there are two caveats. First, they must be […]

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Can I Get Compensation if I’m Partially at Fault for a Slip and Fall Injury in Oklahoma?

The answer to this question depends on how much at fault you were for your slip and fall injury. Oklahoma has a comparative negligence fault law, which means people are still eligible for compensation even if they’re partially at fault for their own accidents and injuries. However, there are two caveats. First, they must be […]

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What Is the Best Way to Handle the Insurance Company’s Calls after a Crash?

February 6, 2023

After a car crash that leaves you injured, you just want to rest and focus on your recovery. The last thing you want is to be bombarded with phone calls—especially when they’re from the insurance company. But insurance companies are notorious for calling non-stop after accidents and injuries, especially after victims have either already filed […]

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What Is the Best Way to Handle the Insurance Company’s Calls after a Crash?

After a car crash that leaves you injured, you just want to rest and focus on your recovery. The last thing you want is to be bombarded with phone calls—especially when they’re from the insurance company. But insurance companies are notorious for calling non-stop after accidents and injuries, especially after victims have either already filed […]

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How to Maximize Your Pain and Suffering Damages when Filing an Injury Claim

January 30, 2023

For many injury victims, the cost of their medical bills and lost wages can keep them up at night. Thankfully, these costs can be accurately calculated, especially with the help of a lawyer. That means that victims can have a good sense of exactly what they’re owed after injuries that put them in the hospital […]

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How to Maximize Your Pain and Suffering Damages when Filing an Injury Claim

For many injury victims, the cost of their medical bills and lost wages can keep them up at night. Thankfully, these costs can be accurately calculated, especially with the help of a lawyer. That means that victims can have a good sense of exactly what they’re owed after injuries that put them in the hospital […]

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Can I File a Motorcycle Accident Claim if I Wasn’t Wearing a Helmet?

January 23, 2023

Although Oklahoma doesn’t require motorcyclists ages 18 and up to wear helmets when they ride, doing so is still recommended because it can save riders’ lives in a crash. However, we know that not all riders wear helmets on every trip or at all. If you’re hurt in a motorcycle accident that wasn’t your fault […]

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Can I File a Motorcycle Accident Claim if I Wasn’t Wearing a Helmet?

Although Oklahoma doesn’t require motorcyclists ages 18 and up to wear helmets when they ride, doing so is still recommended because it can save riders’ lives in a crash. However, we know that not all riders wear helmets on every trip or at all. If you’re hurt in a motorcycle accident that wasn’t your fault […]

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