18 Apr

Understanding Comparative Negligence in Oklahoma Personal Injury Cases

Determining fault is a critical aspect of the personal injury claims process. Identifying who is at fault and by how much will be a primary factor in having success with the claims process and recovering compensation. Each state follows a fault system. For instance, the comparative negligence system allows individuals in an accident to recover compensation even if they were responsible for some percentage of fault for causing the accident. For example, in a comparative negligence state, when a car [...]

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11 Apr

The Role of Pain and Suffering in Oklahoma Personal Injury Claims

Damages refer to the losses that a victim of an injury event sustains, and they are compensable when a personal injury claim is filed. Damages could include lost income and wages, the cost of medical treatment, property repair bills, and pain and suffering. While medical expenses or property repairs are economic damages or damages that have a tangible cost associated with them, pain and suffering are non-economic damages. Non-economic damages are those that do not have a concrete value [...]

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03 Apr

The Importance of Gathering Evidence in Personal Injury Cases: What You Need to Know

You can be harmed in an accident that truly, was not caused by anything you did. You can tell your side of the story but the reality is, without evidence to support what you are saying, you have little chance to make anyone a believer. This is especially true in a personal injury case. When you file a personal injury claim, you are doing so to recover the costs of the losses that you sustained from your injury accident. You [...]

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27 Mar

Understanding Paternity Laws in Oklahoma: Rights and Responsibilities

As a father, you deserve the right to see your children and develop your bond. But in order to do this, you must establish paternity. Paternity can be as simple as having a child with a married spouse or with a partner that you marry within 300 days of when your child is born. However, when marriage is not a factor, then a man still has options to invoke his parental rights. Establishing paternity can be a very complex task [...]

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20 Mar

Slip and Fall Accidents in Oklahoma: Proving Liability and Seeking Compensation

When a slip and fall accident produces injuries, an injured person may want to hold a property owner liable for their damages. And while a victim of a slip and fall accident may want accountability and even if the accident was the property owner’s fault, it is common for a property owner to deny responsibility for what happened. Further, an insurance company is also highly likely to deny that the accident was a result of errors on behalf of [...]

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14 Mar

Medical Malpractice in Oklahoma: Understanding Your Rights and Legal Options

A patient may allege that they were harmed by a clinician and as a result, file a medical malpractice claim against that medical professional. If the illness or injury to a patient is the result of a failure to provide the degree of care that any other equally trained physician in the same situation would, then it is likely that a patient could be successful with their medical malpractice claim and recover the financial damages that they are owed. Medical [...]

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06 Mar

Exploring the Differences Between Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Claims in Oklahoma City

If you are injured, you may be able to file a claim for financial compensation. The type of claim you file and what damages can be paid to you will depend largely on how your accident happened and where it happened. Personal injury claims and Oklahoma workers’ compensation claims are not the same. There are key differences that exist between these two legal actions. Knowing which is appropriate in your situation, or if you can file both claims for maximum [...]

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28 Feb

Navigating Oklahoma’s Workers’ Compensation System: A Step-by-Step Guide

Perhaps you went to work and you slipped on a wet floor and broke a bone. Or, you work on an active construction site and suffered injuries from electrocution. If you were injured while doing your job, then you may be able to file a workers’ copmesnation claim against your employer’s insurance to obtain payment for your medical expenses, and potentially, payment for a portion of the lost wages you missed out on while recovering. Knowing what to do after [...]

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21 Feb

Navigating Divorce in Oklahoma: A Comprehensive Guide

When your marriage is not working out, you may begin to contemplate divorce. When divorce becomes a reality, knowing what to expect and what to do is essential. Divorce is never easy, even when each party in the dissolving marriage is on the same page and willing to cooperate. No one ever thinks that a marriage will ultimately end in divorce, but many do. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that from 2019-2021 the divorce rate in [...]

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14 Feb

The Impact of Social Media on Personal Injury Claims in Oklahoma

If you enjoy using social media to connect with others, to get your news, or to research new professional networking opportunities, then you are not alone. There are several social media platforms to choose from and according to the Pew Research Center, the majority of Americans use at least one social media platform or more. Still, there is a time and place for everything. And, when it comes to social media, there is no place for it when one is [...]

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