Author: Legal Team

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,…

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;…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Oklahoma is an at-fault state for accident claims, meaning it matters who caused the accident resulting in your injury, whether it’s a car accident, slip-and-fall accident, or any other injury caused by the negligence of another. If both parties are found to have contributed to the accident, the state’s comparative fault laws determine the amount…

Just like parents, Oklahoma takes child safety seriously. In an ongoing effort to protect children on the state’s roadways, Oklahoma puts child safety laws in place based on the latest data. This includes the most up-to-date requirements for car seats and seat belt safety for children from birth to age 8 and up. In 2022…

If you’ve suffered an injury in a car accident or in any accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be spending your time worrying about your physical pain and the recovery process. But when the bills begin mounting and you still aren’t able to return to work, you may begin to consider filing a…

Compensation for work-related injuries may seem like a modern idea based on today’s more compassionate society, still, you might be surprised to learn that the practice of compensating a worker who sustains an injury on the job existed as far back in history as 2050 BC when workers in ancient Sumeria received monetary compensation for…

There is much to deal with in the aftermath of an accident. You may be recovering from injuries at the same time you’re managing the damage repairs to your vehicle, collecting police reports, and undergoing medical treatments. In the midst of this, insurance adjusters may call you in an attempt to make a quick settlement…

Those early moments in the aftermath of a car accident are traumatic and confusing. You may be dealing with painful physical injuries at the same time that people are questioning you. It’s difficult to know what to do while you wait for help. The Oklahoma City accident attorneys at Dan Davis Law have years of…

Rear-end collisions are an unfortunately common cause of car accidents. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, they make up about 29 percent of all vehicle crashes. Rear-end accidents are also some of the most serious and traumatic accidents because you can’t always see a car coming when you’re hit from behind. Even a mild…

One of the most common injuries from car accidents is whiplash, with over 2 million Americans suffering from whiplash injuries each year. Whiplash can occur even in mild car accidents and fender-benders, but may have lasting painful effects requiring treatment for recovery.  Front and rear-end accidents are the most common causes of whiplash, but car…

For most drivers and passenger vehicle occupants, it is clear that running a red light is a dangerous and potentially deadly action.  Yet, whether as a result of inattention, distraction, or disregard, thousands of people run them every single day in the United States. When drivers fail to obey traffic control devices, they aren’t just…