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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30 Oct

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

Understanding Comparative Negligence in Oklahoma Personal Injury Cases

If you are prepared to file a personal injury claim it is important to know the laws in the state you are filing. Each state has its own system for collecting compensation and understanding how the laws apply to your case is critical to your ability for financial recovery. If you were injured in an accident in Oklahoma and are unsure about the laws and what your rights are, you are welcome to meet with an Oklahoma City personal injury [...]

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24 Oct

Common Injuries from Truck Accidents and Legal Options

Because trucks are such large vehicles that can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds when they collide with another smaller vehicle, the aftermath can be catastrophic. It is usually the driver and their passengers in the smaller vehicle who sustain the brunt of the property damages and physical bodily harm. Since this is generally the case, when a truck accident happens because of negligence on behalf of the truck driver, the trucking company, or any other entity associated with [...]

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16 Oct

How to Prove Negligence in Pedestrian Accident Cases

Walking can help you get from place to place and also keep you healthy with exercise that is low impact. It can be a motivation for you to get outside more and enjoy some fresh air or ensure that your pup gets his or her daily steps in. However, while populated areas pose more risk for pedestrians to be in an accident than areas with a lower population, there is always a chance that when you go out for [...]

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09 Oct

Legal Rights of Passengers in Car Accidents

When a car accident happens, drivers can be injured, but so can their passengers. In the event of a car accident where you were a passenger and you were harmed, knowing your rights in this situation is important. There are tens of thousands of Americans killed in car accidents every year and millions injured. Many of these car accident victims are passengers. It may be possible for passengers who are hurt in car accidents to obtain compensation for the damages [...]

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