When you ride your motorcycle on Oklahoma’s roadways, you need to be focused, attentive, and always ready to react at a moment’s notice. Motorcyclists are significantly more likely to be injured and killed in accidents than people in passenger vehicles (often because of other drivers’ negligence), so avoiding crashes by focusing on safety should be […]

In 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that human choices account for approximately 94% of all crashes in the U.S. That means that almost all car accidents are due to mistakes behind the wheel. And when those mistakes are due to negligence, injured victims can file personal injury claims against the people who […]

After a car crash that wasn’t your fault, you may be able to get money from the at-fault driver’s insurance policy by filing a compensation claim. That’s because Oklahoma is considered an “at-fault” state, which means that the person who caused the crash has to pay for any damages (typically through their insurance coverage). Most […]

There are many reasons that you may find yourself in the passenger seat or even the back seat of your vehicle. Maybe you’re teaching your child to drive, or a designated driver is taking you and some of your friends home after a night out. These are common scenarios for vehicle owners, but what happens […]

When you hear the phrase “big truck accident,” you probably picture a jackknifed semi-truck or a tractor-trailer that collided with a passenger vehicle. But not all “big trucks” haul trailers. When it comes to transporting freight, box trucks can be ideal, especially in dense urban areas like Oklahoma City. But as with all vehicles, box […]

After a car accident, it’s common for both police and attorneys to be involved. And one or more of the drivers involved in the crash may be cited for breaking laws, such as failure to stop, speeding, texting while driving, and more. And if one of the victims wants compensation, they may need the help […]

Almost all workers in Oklahoma are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits if they get hurt on the job and miss at least eight days of work. But the key word in the previous sentence is almost, as some workers DON’T receive workers’ compensation benefits after on-the-job injuries. The type of work you do, including […]

If you were hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be eligible for compensation to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. But getting that compensation on your own can be difficult, as insurance companies are notoriously stingy when writing settlement checks. Because of that, many people hire lawyers […]

If you were recently involved in an auto accident or other injury and are planning on filing a claim against the at-fault party, there’s a good chance that they think YOU’RE the at-fault party. That can happen regardless of what the accident report and other evidence says. But because Oklahoma is a modified comparative negligence […]

Originally published March 1, 2021. There’s no shortage of personal injury lawyers in America. Whether on TV, billboards, radio, or in the newspaper, you’ve probably seen countless ads for law firms promising you a big check after your injury. The abundance of firms means it’s easy to find one that will take your case, but […]