Personal Injury Blog

How Pain and Suffering Is Determined in a Personal Injury Case

August 18, 2016 Personal Injury

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 [...]

Is It Too Late to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Oklahoma?

August 16, 2016 Personal Injury

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 [...]

What to Expect During a Car Accident Deposition

August 11, 2016 Car Accident

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 [...]

What to Do When Fault Isn’t Obvious in a Car Accident

August 9, 2016 Car Accident

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 [...]

What If My Injuries Don’t Show Up Right Away?

August 4, 2016 Personal Injury

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 [...]

What Happens if Your Car Accident Case Goes to Trial?

August 2, 2016 Car Accident

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 [...]

Don’t Sign Anything: Talk to a Personal Injury Lawyer

July 29, 2016 Personal Injury

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 [...]

Do I Need to Pay Taxes on My Personal Injury Settlement?

July 27, 2016 Personal Injury

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 [...]