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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07 Feb

How to Maximize Your Compensation in a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Oklahoma City

Accidents can be unnerving no matter how they happen, especially when serious injuries are suffered. But, when someone else’s negligence is what causes your injury accident, then you may be entitled to financial compensation for several damages you suffered. Depending on how catastrophic your accident was, the amount of compensation you could obtain in a settlement has the potential to be substantial. This is because, when severe injuries or death is a result of an accident, the totality of [...]

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25 Jan

Understanding Oklahoma’s Child Custody Laws: What Parents Need to Know

When two people have children but no longer have a relationship with each other, then determining child custody is essential. Oklahoma marriage and family laws say that custody is a legal responsibility for a parent or guardian to provide care for and control over minor children. This can be done through legal custody where the right exists to make decisions for a child such as where they go to school or what type of religion they will practice. Or [...]

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17 Jan

Oklahoma DUI Laws: What Drivers Need to Know

If you decide to drink, it is best to think of a plan to travel that doesn’t include you driving. This is because if you get behind the wheel and you have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher, you will have exceeded the legal limit for alcohol in your body. In this situation, you are likely going to be charged with driving under the influence (DUI). There are times when having under legal limits for one’s BAC [...]

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11 Jan

Understanding Punitive Damages in Personal Injury Cases in Oklahoma

If you were involved in an unintentional injury accident that was catastrophic and was caused by gross negligence, then it could be possible to file a personal injury claim that not only recovers common damages but also allows for additional payment in the form of punitive damages. Punitive damages are not awarded to victims of injury accidents often. However, when certain factors are true about a personal injury event, then punitive damages may apply. If you were injured in an [...]

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