If you own property, whether a home, business, or even undeveloped land, it’s important to know that you may be liable if someone slips and falls and gets injured while on it. This applies to people doing business with you, meeting with you socially, or sometimes even while trespassing. The amount of liability you have […]

If you slipped and were injured in a public place, there’s a good chance it was witnessed by other people, captured on security camera footage, or both. Don’t be embarrassed—this is a good thing! Having witness statements and video footage of your slip-and-fall accident can go a long way toward helping you get compensation if […]

Slip, trip, and fall accidents rank high among personal injury accidents in the United States. These accidents can occur anywhere, at any moment, and to anyone. The outcomes of slip and fall accidents can range from mild to severe, and victims may suffer various injuries like fractures or head injuries. Depending on the severity of […]

According to the National Floor Safety Institute, one million guests in the food service industry get injured in slip-and-fall accidents each year. This costs the industry an estimated $2 billion annually, and the number keeps increasing by 10% each year. These numbers show the need for safety measures and proper floor maintenance. But do safety […]

One of the biggest misconceptions about personal injury law is that people want to sue others at the drop of a hat. In reality, many injury victims—including those who have suffered debilitating, disabling, and even life-threatening injuries—are hesitant to sue others or pursue compensation from insurers. That’s because they don’t want to get involved in […]

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction found in 2022 that 42% of homes in the West South Central region of the country, which includes Oklahoma, had two or more stories. Nationwide, nearly 50% of all homes have two or more stories. In addition, most apartment buildings and townhouses are multi-story, as are many office […]

Slips and falls are often played for laughs in movies and TV shows, but anyone who has suffered a slip-and-fall injury knows that they are no laughing matter. People who slip and fall are at risk of suffering painful, disabling, and even life-threatening injuries. And while most people are fortunate enough to make full recoveries […]

Whether you’re driving or walking, getting around in Oklahoma becomes a little more dangerous during the winter. Although our state doesn’t get many days below freezing, there’s always a slight risk of snowfall and ice accumulation between the months of December and March. Snow and ice make roads, parking lots, and sidewalks slick, increasing your […]

If you’re looking for something fun to do on a winter day (or any time of year, if you have an indoor rink nearby), you can’t go wrong with ice skating. Unfortunately, ice skating can also be dangerous when skaters and rink managers don’t take precautions. There’s no denying that when people go ice skating, […]

As winter approaches, it’s not just the cold and snow that you need to prepare for; it’s also the increased risk of slip and fall accidents. Slipping and falling is a leading cause of serious, disabling injuries in adults, and winter can be especially dangerous due to icy sidewalks, wet floors from tracked-in ice and […]