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What Does Comparative Negligence Mean in a Oklahoma Personal Injury Case?
Understanding Contributory Negligence Under older versions of common law, a person was unable to collect any damages from another person if the injured party was at all at fault for the accident that caused their own injuries. Thus, if a person contributed to their own injuries, they were totally barred from all recovery. This was […]
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What Is Shared Fault in an Oklahoma Personal Injury Case?
Sometimes liability is clear. You are stopped at a stoplight and someone rear-ends you. In that case, liability is clearly with the person who hit your car. But liability is not always that clear. In personal injury cases of all kinds, liability can be shared between the parties. Shared fault can bar recovery in Oklahoma, […]
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Types of Loss in Oklahoma Personal Injury Claims
There are two basic types of damages or loss that can be claimed in Oklahoma personal injury cases: compensatory and non-compensatory damages. Compensatory damages are meant to make the victim whole again under the law. This broad category can be further divided into economic and non-economic losses. Economic Losses and Damages Economic losses are those […]
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Does Oklahoma Follow a ‘One-Bite’ Rule for Dog Bite Cases?
Dog Bites and Negligence Dogs and dog bites don’t always go together, but when they do, there is always a question of whether the dog owner should be held liable. Jurisdictions handle the issue differently. Some jurisdictions do not impose liability on the dog owner unless the dog owner knew or had reason to know […]
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Does Oklahoma Have a Limit on Damages for Pain and Suffering?
The Limit on Damages for Pain and Suffering Until fairly recently, Oklahoma had a statute that placed a cap or limitation on non-economic damages which included pain and suffering in all personal injury lawsuits. The statute in question placed a cap on these damages at $350,000. Okla. Stat. tit. 23 § 61.2. Oklahoma’s Supreme Court […]
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What is the Definition of Several Liability in Oklahoma?
Personal injury cases hinge on questions of liability and damages. These cases are most often grounded in concepts of fault. Sometimes that fault lies with one person. Sometimes, the fault is allocated between one person at fault and the victim, who may also be partially at fault. Other times, the fault lies with more than […]
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Can I Sue for Injuries Caused by the Government in Oklahoma?
The Governmental Tort Claims Act Allows Recovery When the government causes damage to you or to your property, Oklahoma law allows you to sue the government under certain circumstances and conditions. The law is called the Governmental Tort Claims Act. It allows an injured party to sue the State of Oklahoma as well as other […]
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What Does Duty of Care Mean in Oklahoma Personal Injury Law?
Oklahoma law places certain responsibilities upon us whether we like it or not. Under Oklahoma law, every person is bound to abstain from injuring another person or their property, or infringing upon the rights of another person. This is a duty that is imposed on each of us even in the absence of an express […]
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What Are the Time Limits in Oklahoma Personal Injury Claims?
In every state, courts place a time limit to sue for personal injury. These time limits are called statutes of limitation. Oklahoma is no different. It places a time limit on a person’s ability to sue in the case of personal injury as well as in other types of lawsuits. Oklahoma Time Limit for Filing […]
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Does Oklahoma Limit Punitive Damages in Personal Injury Lawsuits?
If you have been injured in an accident in Oklahoma, you may be thinking about filing a personal injury lawsuit to try to recover your damages. If so, it may be helpful for you to understand the types of damages that are recoverable and whether there are any caps on the amount of those recoverable […]
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Why Only Your Tulsa Personal Injury Attorney Should Speak to the Insurance Adjuster
After a car accident, it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. The most important first step should always involve a call to your Tulsa personal injury attorney. However, if you are unable to do this prior to a call from an insurance adjuster, our helpful tips can make […]
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Why Commercial Truck Electronic Logs are Crucial to Your Personal Injury Case
Stress is an everyday ailment for many truck drivers across the country. However, with new technology, truck electronic logs can provide much needed information about the time and miles truck drivers actually drive. One of the leading causes of commercial truck accidents is the pressure and fatigue truck drivers face on a daily basis. Many […]
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Can I Sue the Oklahoma Drunk Driver Who Hit Me?
Oklahoma drunk driver crashes are more common than most individuals are aware of; these accidents can leave families and friends devastated and victims disabled for life. It is an unfortunate epidemic in our nation, filling up dockets in criminal courts all over the country. Accidents that result from drunk driving can affect the ability to […]
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Construction Site Accidents and What You Should Do
Just by looking at a construction site one can see the potential risks, chaos, and possible construction site accidents just waiting to happen. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about seven million individuals work in the construction field, making up only about 4% of the total workforce. However, when you look at the accident […]
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About Your Personal Injury Settlement and Oklahoma Insurance Companies
Many plaintiffs in a Tulsa, Oklahoma personal injury lawsuit are confused when their personal injury attorney presents a personal injury settlement offer for the first time. People who are not legally represented are at an even bigger disadvantage at evaluating whether the first proposed personal injury settlement offer is fair and sufficient. Your personal injury attorney will […]
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Ways Oklahoma Insurance Companies Try to Avoid Paying Claims
Tulsa, Oklahoma insurance companies are not known for their generous settlements and willingness to offer fair compensation when there has been a car accident resulting in an injury. Most of us drive around with the peace of mind that we pay our insurance premiums every month and feel protected from financial hardship should something happen. Unfortunately, […]
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Is it Necessary to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney if My Oklahoma Car Accident Was Minor?
The option to hire a personal injury attorney after a Tulsa, Oklahoma car accident is something many individuals consider when deciding how to pursue their case. It is not uncommon for Oklahoma car accident victims to think that they don’t need a to hire a personal injury attorney if the accident was minor — thus, […]
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Can I Recover Pain and Suffering in a Commercial Truck Accident in Oklahoma?
Although commercial trucks only account for about 3% of the vehicles on the road in the United States, the repercussions of a commercial truck accident versus an automobile accident can be catastrophic. If either driver or any of the passengers involved survive a commercial truck accident, it is quite common for a lifetime of medical […]
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Is There a Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Oklahoma?
The last thing you want to worry about after being the victim of an accident in Tulsa is how much time you have, also known as the statute of limitations, to file personal injury claims in Oklahoma. Accidents are stressful; you are not only dealing with insurance companies, but you are also dealing with doctors […]
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What You Need to Know About Personal Injury Cases in Oklahoma
Most individuals understand that when you are in a car accident and suffer an injury, your first step is to seek medical attention and the second is to obtain representation for any resulting personal injury cases in Oklahoma. Beyond that, personal injuries in Tulsa, Oklahoma can be very tricky and difficult to navigate on your […]
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How to Choose a Great Tulsa Personal Injury Attorney
Being in a situation where you need to hire a Tulsa personal injury attorney can be overwhelming and stressful. You may not know who to turn to, how to start looking for an attorney, or if you even need one. Because this can be such a confusing time, we have broken down the most important […]
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How Can Tulsa Vehicle Accident Lawyers Help You?
Tulsa vehicle accident lawyers can help you in a number of ways if you were minding your own affairs and were injured due to someone else’s activities. If you are indeed an innocent victim, then you might believe that your insurance company’s representatives are eager to look out for your financial interests. Nothing could be further from the truth. […]
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Is There a Limit for How Much I Can Recover For My Personal Injury Case in Oklahoma?
After a significant injury, the first thing on your mind is probably how you are going to pay for medical bills, loss of income, and potential disability — or what exactly will be your recovery for personal injury in Oklahoma. What you may not realize is that there are limits to how much you can […]
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Does Workers Compensation Cover My Injuries If I’m In a Car Accident on the Way to Work in Oklahoma?
A car accident is never a pleasant situation. However, it becomes more stressful if your car accident occurred while commuting to work. Not only are you worried about being late to your job, you are concerned about any possible injuries, liability, and if your accident is covered by worker’s compensation. The first step anyone in this situation […]
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Am I Liable If A Guest Is Injured In My Oklahoma Home?
Spending time at the home of a friend or family member is a common occurrence, typically involving celebrations, get togethers, and fun play dates. However, injuries at another’s home resulting in home owner liability in Oklahoma happens more often than people may think. As of 2018, nearly a million guests suffered non-fatal but dangerous fall accidents, […]
