Year: 2023

10 Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

There are few road experiences as exhilarating as a motorcycle ride in the open air on winding scenic routes, but the same unenclosed, unencumbered format of a motorcycle also leaves riders vulnerable to serious and even catastrophic injuries in a crash. Motorcycles in the United States make up only three percent of total registered vehicles,…

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Breaking Down the Cost of a Car Accident in Oklahoma

Posted on 12/4/23

in Car Accidents

Car accidents are costly, especially when they result in serious damage. In car accident claims, the word “damages” refers to more than just property damage to a vehicle; it includes all of the consequences of an accident to the victim. Each accident and injury is unique, and so is every accident victim’s claim for damages;…

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10 Things You Should Keep In the Car in Case of an Accident

Posted on 11/6/23

in Car Accidents

It’s true that accidents occur when you least expect them, but wise motorists drive prepared, not only by wearing their seatbelts but also by keeping important emergency and safety items inside their vehicles to minimize the dangers of an accident. Even the most diligent drivers can experience an Oklahoma City car accident, often due to…

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Five Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Oklahoma

Posted on 11/6/23

in Car Accidents

The commercial freight and trucking industry in Oklahoma plays an important role in the state’s economy. The Sooner State is a home for major national carriers as well as many smaller trucking companies. While we all need the important goods and services provided by commercial trucks in Oklahoma, the state’s busy commercial truck industry also…

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Comprehensive Guide to Oklahoma City Personal Injury Laws

Posted on 10/18/23

in Personal Injury

Everyone should know their legal rights after a preventable injury in Oklahoma, but many people don’t familiarize themselves with personal injury laws until after they’ve experienced an accident. A personal injury claim is a civil matter enabling injury victims to seek compensation for their damages after they’ve suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence,…

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How to Maximize Damages in Your Personal Injury Claim

Posted on 10/15/23

in Personal Injury

Sudden, unexpected injuries are both painful and expensive. Often, injury victims are unable to return to work while they’re recovering. In the meantime, household bills continue to come in, and medical expenses pile up. Fortunately, the civil courts offer legal recourse for victims of preventable injuries to file a claim for damages. Courts consider the…

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Do I Have to Pay Taxes On My Injury Settlement?

Posted on 05/17/23

in Personal Injury

When you’ve had an accident and sustained serious injuries, there are many things to consider as you deal with your physical and financial recovery. You may have mounting medical bills at the same time that you’ve been unable to return to work. With the help of an Oklahoma City injury attorney, a claim can be…

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What Happens if Someone Dies in a Car Accident?

Posted on 03/29/23

in Personal Injury

Losing a beloved family member always feels deeply wrong, especially when it happens suddenly and unexpectedly, with no time for goodbyes. Car accidents are one of the most common causes of sudden, unexpected deaths, but when an accident occurs as the result of the negligence, recklessness, or purposeful wrongdoing of someone else, it can be…

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How Much is Your Personal Injury Case Worth?

Posted on 03/29/23

in Personal Injury

No one enjoys the legal process of a lawsuit, but when you’ve suffered physical pain and real financial damages from an injury caused by someone else, you might feel like the distress of pursuing a lawsuit is worthwhile. Part of what goes into deciding to follow through on a personal injury case is having at…

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Timeline of an Oklahoma Personal Injury Case

Posted on 02/9/23

in Personal Injury

If you’ve been injured through the negligence, recklessness, or wrongdoing of another, the Oklahoma civil courts provide a means for you to achieve a form of justice separate from the criminal process with the intention of helping injury victims to gain compensation for the economic and non-economic damages the accident caused them. The plaintiff in…

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How is Pain and Suffering Calculated in Oklahoma?

Posted on 01/5/23

in Personal Injury

An accident or injury has a lasting impact regardless of its severity, especially when that injury occurs as a result of another party’s negligence or wrongdoing. Even mild to moderate injuries mean trauma, pain, time away from work, and unaffordable medical bills. More serious injuries can be life-altering and may cause a diminished quality of…

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