23 Aug

Dealing with Insurance Companies: Tips for Negotiating a Fair Settlement

When dealing with the insurance company after an accident, doing so strategically can improve your chances of success and maximum recovery. The purpose of filing a personal injury claim is to recover financial compensation for damages. Since most claims are made against insurance companies of an individual or entity that caused your accident and your losses, there is a good chance that at some point during the process, you will have to talk with an adjuster. Insurance adjusters may seem [...]

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10 Aug

What to Expect During a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Oklahoma City

Everyone’s personal injury claim is different. The details of a claim, the extent of damages, and how long the claims process can take can vary from person to person. If you were injured by a negligent party and starting the personal injury claims process, you may be anxious, wondering what will happen and what needs to be done to get the compensation you require. Taking legal action can be stressful. This is especially true if a claim turns into a [...]

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03 Aug

Exploring the Benefits of Mediation in Personal Injury Cases

If you were injured in an accident and suffered damages, you probably have decided to file a personal injury claim for financial compensation. It is not uncommon for victims who file a claim to want to get the claims process over with as soon as possible to alleviate themself of the legal burden and also to get paid faster. But, if a victim is too eager to close their claim, they are at great risk of doing so without [...]

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27 Jul

How to Prove Fault in Personal Injury Cases: A Guide for Plaintiffs

Oklahoma car accidents, slip and fall incidents, medical malpractice, and more may be considered personal injury events compensable through the filing of a personal injury claim when the incidents occurred due to someone’s negligence. You must be able to prove that a duty of care was breached which caused your injuries, in order to be successful with your claim. For example, it is easy to prove that a drunk driver breached his duty of care to others on the [...]

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20 Jul

The Importance of Seeking Medical Treatment After a Personal Injury

If you were in an Oklahoma car accident or if you were injured in another incident, then it is important to see a doctor as soon after your accident as possible. There are many reasons for this. Seeking medical treatment when a personal injury event happens is always in your best interest. If your personal injury event happened as a result of another party’s negligence, call the Oklahoma personal injury attorneys at the Putnam Law Office. You may be able [...]

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13 Jul

The Role of Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases: What You Need to Know

Expert witnesses can be a valuable and persuasive tool to utilize in a personal injury case. While not every case will require an expert witness, some do. It really depends on the situation and what evidence is best to support one’s case. If a victim of an injury accident is filing a claim that turns into a lawsuit having as much evidence as possible to persuade a judge and jury of damages suffered is essential. An expert witness may [...]

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06 Jul

The Pros and Cons of Settling Your Personal Injury Case Out of Court

Personal injury incidents can happen in many ways. Car accidents, slip and fall incidents, or medical malpractice are just three examples. The personal injury claims process is different for everyone. The goal of filing a personal injury claim is to secure financial compensation for one’s losses. Losses, otherwise known as damages, can include lost wages, medical expenses, property damages, and more. The majority of personal injury claims will settle without having to go to court. However, not every personal [...]

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29 Jun

Exploring the Role of Negligence in Personal Injury Cases in Oklahoma City

When another party’s actions cause you injuries, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against them. What is necessary for a personal injury claim to be successful is the presence of negligence. Negligence is a level of reckless conduct that falls below a legally accepted standard. If you were injured in a car accident in Oklahoma or another injury accident that you believe was caused by another party’s negligence, you may have a claim to make against them [...]

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21 Jun

The Role of Damages in Personal Injury Cases: What Can You Recover?

Victims of personal injury events can suffer several losses. To recoup those losses, an individual will typically file a personal injury claim, which is a civil action. Civil actions are unlike criminal cases in that a civil action seeks financial compensation as opposed to a criminal punishment such as jail time. In a personal injury claim, the losses are known as “damages.” If you or a loved one were hurt by the careless and reckless actions of another party, you [...]

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15 Jun

The Dos and Don’ts of Social Media During a Personal Injury Case

There are several behaviors and actions that victims of personal injury events have to be aware of so that they can protect their claim and have it render the most compensation possible for their damages. While a victim cannot control the actions of others, they do have the power to manage their own conduct. And, when the goal of a personal injury claim is to obtain the full amount of compensation from it, a victim would do best not [...]

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