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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]