May 9, 2023 | Oklahoma Law
Window tint laws are nearly universal in the U.S., with only three states having no tint restrictions. The remaining 47 states limit the darkness of the tint you are permitted to have on your side and rear windows. Though most states agree that tint should be limited, they disagree on just how dark window tint… read more
January 17, 2023 | Oklahoma Law
Lane splitting and lane filtering are two common practices among motorcyclists. But before you take off between two lines of cars, you should be aware of Oklahoma laws regarding lane splitting and lane filtering, as well as the legal consequences you can face if you end up in a motorcycle accident that happens while you’re… read more
June 2, 2022 | Oklahoma Law
Could a group of law students intrigued by a legal question simply file a lawsuit to prompt the court to answer? No, they couldn’t; they lack standing to sue. To maintain a lawsuit, you must have legal standing. The opposing party can file a motion to dismiss your lawsuit without standing. If you cannot respond… read more
April 12, 2022 | Oklahoma Law
If you ride a motorcycle, any precautions you can take to keep yourself safe on the road are wise. Because motorcycles provide less protection than cars, they leave riders much more vulnerable during accidents. To keep themselves safe, motorcyclists will sometimes maneuver through traffic in ways that seem dangerous to other drivers. Usually, these actions,… read more
January 21, 2022 | Oklahoma Law
Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death for children between the ages of one and 14. A large majority of these injuries come from car accidents. Although these facts are distressing, they aren’t entirely surprising. Car accidents can be devastating for any person. Naturally, vulnerable infants, children, and preteens are at even higher risk… read more
August 26, 2021 | Oklahoma Law
Many people find themselves wondering, “what is the difference between lawyer and attorney?” It is easy to see why there is confusion surrounding this subject. These terms are used interchangeably in daily conversation, but some still argue that the two words actually have slightly different meanings. Lawyer vs. Attorney In Daily Use In daily use,… read more
July 8, 2021 | Oklahoma Law
Most injury cases never reach a jury. According to one analysis, claimants settle about 62% of claims, drop about 34% of claims, and take around 4% of claims to court. Many claimants who receive settlements have a litigation attorney representing their claim. One of the most effective settlement strategies includes filing a lawsuit to pressure… read more
June 7, 2021 | Oklahoma Law
Distracted driving continues to be a problem in the United States. It is estimated that nine people die and 1,000 are injured each day in traffic accidents involving a distracted driver. Texting while driving remains one of the most common forms of distracted driving in the United States. Unfortunately, it is also one of the… read more
April 20, 2021 | Oklahoma Law
All states have statutes of limitations that set deadlines for filing claims for legal actions. These deadlines vary by state. The purpose of a statute of limitations is to ensure that legal claims are brought promptly. Evidence is best preserved, and witnesses’ memories are most reliable, shortly after an accident. However, some of the deadlines… read more
March 31, 2021 | Oklahoma Law
Statutes of limitations exist to provide certainty. You would never sleep at night if you had to worry about a lawsuit from your car accident 20 years ago. More importantly, you would never be able to afford insurance after a car accident if state laws did not cut off liability at some point. But statutes… read more