07 Dec

The Role of Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases: What to Expect

The legal process is rarely straightforward or easy to navigate, and this is especially true when one decides to file a suit without the help of an experienced attorney. Still, if you were harmed by a negligent party, you may decide that it is necessary to take legal action. And when a negligent party caused your accident, which led to your damages, then it is your right to explore options that may be available to do so. There are several [...]

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23 Nov

What is Blackout Wednesday?

You may have seen articles recently or have heard people talk about “Blackout Wednesday” and be unsure what the day is. Blackout Wednesday is the name given to the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. When Thanksgiving comes around every year, this signals the busy time that is associated with the holiday season. During the holiday season, people tend to let loose more, associate with family and friends, and drink more alcohol. Heavy alcohol consumption and driving are not a good pair. Drunk [...]

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16 Nov

Top 7 Things to Have In Your Car In Case of a Crash

There were over 232 million licensed drivers in the United States in 2021. Driving is a part of life for many in the U.S. With so many drivers on the road, the risk of car accidents is high. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2021, there were an estimated 6,102,936 total reportable traffic accidents in the U.S., many of which resulted in injuries and death. No one can predict or know that they will be in a [...]

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08 Nov

Evidence that Supports a Personal Injury Claim

If you were injured in an unintentional injury event like an Oklahoma car accident, you may be wondering two things. First, can you file a claim for compensation? And second, what evidence and information do you need to file a successful claim that helps you get all of the financial compensation you need? Both of these are good questions. To answer the first, if you are unsure about your legal rights and if your injury accident experience rises to the [...]

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02 Nov

Should You Talk with An Insurance Adjuster After an Injury Accident?

When negligent acts are what cause your injury accident, you may have a personal injury case. As a civil legal action, successful personal injury cases allow for financial compensation for damages that a plaintiff suffered. Car accidents are examples of personal injury cases, as are slip and fall accidents, or medical malpractice. There are several elements that must be proven in a personal injury claim to obtain compensation. Not only must negligence be shown, but one must also have suffered [...]

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26 Oct

Top 8 Most Dangerous Oklahoma City Intersections

It is an inevitable part of the roadway system, roads will eventually have to cross paths. But, when this happens, there is an increased risk of car accidents. Intersection accidents can happen for several reasons and the Federal Highway Association says that as many as one-quarter of deadly traffic accidents and one-half of all injury accidents in the United States happen at intersections. Any intersection can pose a great threat to drivers who are not attentive or aware of their [...]

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12 Oct

What Happens if Your Personal Injury Claim Goes to Court?

If you have filed a personal injury claim in Oklahoma then you have to be prepared for anything. It is true that most claims, the majority, actually, will come to an agreeable settlement without going to court. However, there are times when this does not happen and court is the inevitable outcome. It is important that when you take legal action against another party you are successful in obtaining the compensation you need for the financial losses you incurred. You [...]

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05 Oct

10 Steps to Take After an Oklahoma Motorcycle Accident

Riding a motorcycle is a popular pastime in the United States. But, just one mistake can lead to an accident happening with deadly consequences. Riding a motorcycle comes with very serious risks. If an accident happens, a motorcycle rider and their passenger are extremely vulnerable to suffering severe, disabling injuries. Also, motorcyclists tend to report high rates of death when accidents happen. For instance, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2020 5,579 motorcyclists died in crashes. [...]

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28 Sep

When to See a Doctor After Head Trauma from a Car Accident

Car accidents can cause many different types of injuries to drivers and passengers. One of the most common is concussion. Crashes, no matter how they happen, can put a tremendous amount of force on the body and the head. They can cause the head and neck to violently thrash forward and back. It is also possible for the head to slam against a window or other object. It is important to see a doctor after a car accident, even if [...]

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21 Sep

Can a Car’s Window Tint Cause a Crash?

Tinted car windows can limit hot sunshine beating down on a car and coming inside making the temperature very hot. They can also provide a bit of privacy. But, while most states allow some sort of window tinting, only three states do not put any restrictions on how dark a car’s windows can be. Oklahoma is not one of those states. In the Sooner State, car windows located on the side of the automobile and the rear can be [...]

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