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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04 Jan

The Benefits of Hiring a Local Personal Injury Lawyer in Oklahoma City

Unintentional injury accidents that happen because of negligence can come about in many ways. Car accidents are some of the most common personal injury events that cause those involved to suffer damages from medical expenses for treatment of injuries, to property damage, pain and suffering, and more. When you are hurt in an injury accident, it is best not to simply assume you have to deal with the consequences alone. You could have a case to file a personal [...]

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27 Dec

The Top Factors That Affect Personal Injury Settlements in Oklahoma City

If you were hurt in an Oklahoma car accident or another type of injury accident that was caused by negligence, then you may decide to file a claim for compensation. Depending on how your injury accident happened, you could be owed a large cash settlement for your damages. However, there are many things that are going to impact what a settlement may or may not look like when a personal injury claim is filed. The personal injury claims process can [...]

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21 Dec

What to Do After a Car Accident in Oklahoma City: A Comprehensive Guide

Car accidents are jarring experiences. They are unexpected, often happen quickly, and can leave wreckage and injured pedestrians or car occupants. It is not uncommon to have a hard time thinking clearly after a crash, still, it is critical that certain actions are taken. Car accidents happen every single day in the United States. There are approximately more than six million reported each year across the country. In Oklahoma in 2021, there were 762 people who died in crashes and [...]

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14 Dec

The Importance of Prompt Medical Attention After a Personal Injury

If you are involved in a personal injury event in Oklahoma and you do not have visible wounds and signs of trauma and you think that you only were barely harmed, you may feel it unnecessary to see a doctor. However, this is an unwise move. Your health and wellness are paramount and sometimes, just because an injury can’t be seen, does not mean that it doesn’t exist. After a personal injury event, you may not want to see the [...]

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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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