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

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

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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05 Dec

Commercial Motor Vehicles Out of Service for Brake-Related Violations

Any automobile owner should keep their vehicles properly maintained because doing so can allow for the vehicle to last longer and also ensure that it is safe to drive. When an automobile owner does not follow maintenance schedules or fix components that are broken, the likelihood of a car malfunctioning or not performing the way that a driver would expect increases. Vehicles that are not taken care of are not only a danger to the vehicle’s driver and passengers [...]

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27 Nov

Top 5 Reasons Why Intersection Accidents Happen

When roads meet, this is called an intersection. Intersections allow travelers the ability to traverse different routes and directions to get to and from their destination. While intersections are a critical part of roadway infrastructure, they are also dangerous. Where roads cross each other, pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles arrive at potential points of conflict moving in different directions. This can lead to accidents and the Federal Highway Administration reports that intersection accidents cause 25% of traffic fatalities along with [...]

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20 Nov

Victim’s Rights After a Deadly Drunk Driving Accident in Oklahoma

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that drunk driving accounts for as high as 30% of all deadly vehicular crashes reported in the United States. Every day, there are 32 lives lost as a result of deadly drunk driving accidents. The majority of car accidents are the result of human error, and drunk driving is not only an avoidable mistake, but it is also unlawful and reckless. Drunk drivers who cause fatal accidents in Oklahoma can face criminal [...]

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14 Nov

Understanding Product Liability Claims in Oklahoma City: When Manufacturers Are Liable for Injuries

Depending on the damages that are suffered, victims injured by defective products may be entitled to a significant monetary settlement for their losses. In fact, the Insurance Information Institute recently reported that the average personal injury award for a product liability suit is around $7 million. In a product liability suit, there must be a defendant or an individual who may be liable for paying a victim. In general, product defects happen as a result of either a design [...]

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