Big trucks are dangerous, and the risks they pose to other drivers is growing. The National Safety Council says that 5,700 big trucks were involved in fatal crashes in 2021—an 18% increase over 2020 and a 49% increase over the previous decade. A big reason for that increase is the growing number of big trucks […]

Getting medical treatment should be your first priority after a car accident. Seeing a doctor ensures an accurate diagnosis of your injuries and their extent, a plan to help you heal and recover, and an official medical record proving when and how your injuries occurred that can come in handy if you decide to file […]

Motorcycle accidents often lead to painful debilitating injuries, weeks or months away from work, and big medical bills. Many motorcycle accident victims who seek compensation get money for their economic damages (their medical bills and lost wages) and their non-economic damages (their pain and suffering), especially when they employ an experienced motorcycle accident attorney who […]

After a disabling work injury or illness, you need workers’ compensation benefits as soon as possible to pay your medical bills and replace your lost wages so you can keep up with your usual expenses. For that reason, it’s often a good idea to hire a lawyer to help you with your workers’ compensation claim. […]

Injuries can happen at just about any moment, and in just a few seconds these single events can forever change the course of your life. In the aftermath of a personal injury, you might face an uphill battle when it comes to the mountains of medical bills, lost time at work, and the difficulties involved […]

Accidents involving motorcycles are a common occurrence for a variety of reasons. Last year, 5,579 people died in motorcycle accidents, making up 14% of all vehicle fatalities. This was the highest number of motorcycle deaths since 1975, when the Fatality Analysis Reporting System was first established. This number has increased 11% since 2019. If you […]

Getting into a car accident in Oklahoma City without insurance isn’t ideal, but it’s also not necessarily the end of the world. If you have suffered an injury, you may have the right to receive compensation from the other driver or whoever is ultimately found liable for the crash. Conversely, if you’re at fault, you […]

When injured victims file injury claims and lawsuits against the people or parties who hurt them, the resolutions usually happen through settlements instead of jury verdicts. Getting a settlement is almost always preferable as it saves time, reduces legal fees, and is less emotionally taxing on victims and at-fault parties as well. The downside to […]

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 […]

Getting out on a boat is often associated with leisure time and relaxation, but it’s not something that should be taken lightly. When they’re not operated safely, boats can be extremely dangerous to the people driving them, their passengers, and others on the water. And when boaters cause accidents that injure others, they can be […]