22 Oct

Step-Parent Adoption in Oklahoma: What You Need to Know

Becoming a step-parent is more than joining a family, it’s building one. Over time, many stepparents form deep, genuine bonds with their stepchildren, sharing in everyday moments of care, trust, and love. For many families in Oklahoma City, whether in Midtown, Edmond, or Moore, the desire to make that connection permanent often leads to step-parent adoption. This legal process turns emotional commitment into legal parenthood, giving a child the same security, inheritance rights, and sense of belonging as any [...]

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15 Oct

How Oklahoma Courts Determine Child Custody After Divorce

Divorce reshapes every part of a family’s life, and few issues are more emotional or consequential than deciding who will have custody of the children. In Oklahoma City, parents facing this challenge must balance deep personal emotions with a clear understanding of how the law works. Custody decisions are never one size fits all, but Oklahoma courts rely on well-defined legal principles to ensure that every ruling protects the child’s best interests. For parents, understanding how judges evaluate these [...]

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06 Feb

How Does UM/UIM Coverage Impact Oklahoma Car Accident Claims?

Car accidents are stressful enough, but discovering that the at-fault driver lacks adequate insurance can make the situation even more complicated. In Oklahoma, uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist coverage play a crucial role in ensuring accident victims receive the compensation they need. If you or a loved one has been injured in a crash involving an uninsured or underinsured driver, understanding how UM/UIM coverage works can help you protect your financial future. What Is UM/UIM Coverage in Oklahoma? Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage [...]

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22 Jan

How Oklahoma Supreme Court Ruling on Oilfield Injuries Will Impact Injury Claims

The Oklahoma Supreme Court recently made a landmark decision that could significantly affect oilfield injury claims. The ruling reaffirms that oilfield workers in Oklahoma who are injured while working in the oil and gas industry have the right to sue well operators for damages. This decision is a critical change in personal injury law in Oklahoma, especially for individuals working in hazardous and high-risk environments like oilfields. Here, we’ll explore the implications of this ruling for workers and the broader [...]

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15 Jan

Oil Field Accidents in Oklahoma: What Are Your Rights as an Injured Worker?

Oklahoma’s thriving oil and gas industry is a cornerstone of the state’s economy, providing jobs to thousands of workers. However, this industry is also one of the most hazardous, with workers often facing significant risks on the job. From heavy machinery mishaps to explosions and toxic chemical exposure, oil field accidents can result in life-altering injuries or even fatalities. Understanding your rights as an injured worker is critical to ensuring you receive the compensation and care you deserve. At Putnam [...]

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09 Jan

Recovering Premises Liability Compensation: When Property Owners Blame Victims

If you were on someone’s property and a hazardous condition caused your slip-and-fall accident, it is important to stay calm and, if you are able, document the environment and any hazards that were present that may have caused your accident. Then, you should report your slip-and-fall accident to the property owner. If the establishment was a commercial one, you can ask for an accident report. However, while these are the right initial steps to take, that doesn’t mean that the [...]

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01 Jan

How Other Drivers Can Cause Motorcycle Accidents

Although riding a motorcycle may be fun and even feel exhilarating, doing so comes with serious and even deadly risks. Riding a motorcycle is much more complicated than driving your average car. It requires greater physical skills and strength and in addition, it provides no outer protective structure should something go wrong. As a result, there are thousands of motorcycle accidents reported every year and many are fatal. Recently, Oklahoma Public Safety reported that 1,285 people were harmed in Oklahoma [...]

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25 Dec

Agreeing To a Personal Injury Settlement That is Not Enough for Your Damages

There is no doubt that in the aftermath of a personal injury event, feeling stressed, anxious, in pain, and with little patience is common. It is fairly normal to want to quickly get to the part where you have a settlement and a check in the fastest way possible so you can move on from the incident with money in hand. As a result, when an insurance adjuster makes an offer, it may seem valid. Plus, you know that [...]

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19 Dec

Older Adult-Involved Car Accidents On the Rise

The elderly population in the United States, individuals aged 65 and older is increasing. Recently, the National Safety Council reported that the number of older adults in the U.S. has increased by 29%. Similarly, the number of older adults who are involved in fatal car accidents has also gone up. Over the last decade, older adults losing their lives in car accidents are up by 42%. Not too long ago, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, whose data only [...]

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12 Dec

Loss of Enjoyment of Life Damages and Oklahoma Personal Injury Claims

Your life can change instantly if you are involved in a car accident. There is the possibility that you can suffer injuries that lead to permanent disablement, or that you can never fully recover from and always have to deal with chronic adverse health implications. Many times, it is not just the physical bodily harm that you can suffer after an accident, but also the emotional detriments that you may have to endure. You might find yourself feeling so down [...]

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