How comparative negligence may affect compensation award
No one is invincible in Oklahoma and people get hurt from time to time. The severity of the injury can vary greatly though from simply having a bruise or small cut to permanent injuries such as spinal cord injuries or traumatic brain injuries. How the injuries occur can vary greatly as well. Sometimes people are […]
How to calculate damages in a personal injury case
If you are hurt or experience property loss in an Oklahoma car accident, you may be entitled to compensation. However, there is a good chance that you and the driver who caused the crash will disagree on how much you should be paid. Furthermore, that person’s attorney and insurance provider will also likely take steps […]
Here are some ways to cope with your accident injuries
A car accident can completely change your life, both in the short and long-term. It can affect your ability to physically function on a daily basis, devastate your financial health, and leave you with severe physical and emotional pain and suffering. Figuring out how to get by under these circumstances can be trying, and many […]
Doctor sentenced for role in fatal motorcycle accident
An Oklahoma doctor will spend over 15 years in prison for his role in a motorcycle accident that took the life of a young father of a small child. A jury convicted the doctor, who maintained his not guilty plea, of several charges, including driving under the influence and manslaughter. In addition to a lengthy […]
Understanding the basics of a medical malpractice lawsuit
Our readers in Oklahoma may be surprised to learn that medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of injuries, illnesses and deaths in America each year. That is surprising because America is widely regarded as having some of the best medical professionals and healthcare facilities in the world – and the most expensive, it […]
Dealing with the impact of a traumatic brain injury
Many of our readers in Oklahoma may know a friend or family member who has suffered an injury in some type of accident, such as a car accident, a workplace accident or even due to a medical malpractice incident. In many cases, such injuries can be fairly minor, with broken bones or cuts and bruises […]
What is the step-by-step process of a personal injury lawsuit?
Personal injury lawsuits are some of the most common cases that are pending in courts in Oklahoma. Every year thousands of Oklahoma residents suffer injuries that are caused by another person’s negligence or recklessness, including injuries suffered in car accidents, workplace accidents and medical malpractice incidents. However, many people don’t know the “nuts and bolts” […]
Serious motor vehicle accidents can lead to serious medical bills
Each year in Oklahoma there are thousands of motor vehicle accidents. For the most part, the vast majority of these accidents are so-called “fender benders.” However, the unfortunate reality is that some motor vehicle accidents lead to severe injuries for drivers and passengers alike, which can further lead to all kinds of additional complications. For […]
Know the basics about personal injury lawsuits
Many of our readers in Oklahoma may know someone who has had to file a personal injury lawsuit because of a “slip and fall” incident or because someone was injured in a car accident, for example. These are some of the most common events that lead to personal injury lawsuits. However, just knowing why these […]
Fighting for financial compensation after a personal injury
It is a sad reality that each year thousands of Oklahoma residents suffer injuries in a wide variety of ways. Motor vehicle accidents, for example, are probably the most common accidents that lead to serious injuries, but there are other causes as well, including so-called “slip-and-fall” accidents, medical malpractice and even unsafe work conditions, among […]