In Oklahoma civil litigation, compensation for personal injuries falls into two categories. “Special damages” refers to quantifiable monetary losses, such as medical bills or loss of income. The second category, “general damages,” refers to losses that are much harder to quantify. General damages include pain and suffering, and they are an important part of making […]

If you are considering filing a personal injury lawsuit in Oklahoma, you should be aware that there are time limits on how long you can wait before filing. It is a good idea to seek legal advice to discuss the specifics of your case and to find out whether you might be able to make […]

Car accident depositions occur during the discovery phase of a civil suit — the part where each side gets the chance to gather evidence and investigate the sequence of events that lead to the accident. Discovery also involves measuring the extent of injuries and losses, so plaintiffs will know how much compensation to ask for […]

In a car wreck, everything becomes a blur, which may obscure the facts. Your version of events may differ completely from another driver’s, and you just may wonder who happens to be closer to the truth. Other times, neither party is certain who is truly at fault. When you have a serious personal injury as […]

Car accident survivors suffer a number of issues that can’t be seen by the naked eye. Car accidents are major collisions that send the body into a state of shock. When the body enters this state, the nervous system pumps endorphins into the victim’s blood stream. Endorphins are hormones that relieve pain. If you have […]

A huge majority of car accident cases are settled through negotiated agreements. Typically, the injured plaintiff will receive an offer for an insurance settlement from the defendant’s insurer and the plaintiff can sometimes counter with their own demands for a settlement amount. If the two sides can come to reasonable terms, a lawsuit is never […]

When someone makes a statement, it could end up being used against them during a case. Clients encounter this problem frequently in situations where they talk to an insurance adjuster after an accident. The client answers simple questions and agrees to statements that end up haunting them later in court. This is not to say […]

Many clients worry about what happens to the money they get from compensation for personal injury after a vehicle accident or similar incident. Specifically, they worry if a settlement or trial award will create a large tax burden for them come next April. The good news is that, generally speaking, most financial compensation for personal […]

As with most laws, the rules for lawful death suits vary from state to state. Depending on where you live, you may have to follow a specific set of guidelines to be eligible to file a lawsuit on behalf of your departed loved one. In Oklahoma, the rules for wrongful death suits are very specific […]

Truck accidents, especially those involving commercial trucks, can be some of the most devastating wrecks that a person can experience. If the accident wasn’t your fault, then you may be entitled to legal compensation that will help cover your medical bills and provide you monetary support until you are healthy enough to return to work. […]