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
April, 14, 2021 | Personal Injury
In the context of everyday language, many people confuse the concepts of “accident” and “injury.” This is fine for informal conversations. But in the context of tort law, “accident” and “injury” are different ideas with different legal implications. An accident may not have someone to blame, but a personal injury case is only possible if… read more
April, 2, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
What happens to your workers’ comp claim if you fail a drug? Fortunately, the answer to this question is nuanced. A positive drug test after a workplace accident does not bar all claims under Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation laws. For a workers’ compensation insurer to deny a claim due to a positive drug test, it must… 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
March, 23, 2021 | Car Accidents
The Bureau of Transportation reports that over 6.75 million traffic accidents occurred in the United States in 2019. The number of people injured in traffic crashes total 2,740,000. Traffic fatalities totaled 36,096. When you look at the numbers, your chance of being injured in a car accident is much greater than your chance of being… read more
March, 18, 2021 | Car Accidents
Getting in a car accident can be stressful, even when it doesn’t result in a serious injury. There is always the question of whether or not to call the police, how to interact with the other driver, and what to say to your insurance company. Because an accident can be traumatic, it is good to… read more
March, 17, 2021 | Oklahoma Law
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution restricts the government’s power to compel you to testify against yourself. But the Constitution has an important limitation. It says that you cannot “be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against” yourself. The Oklahoma State Constitution also offers protection against self-incrimination. It states that no… read more
March, 16, 2021 | Personal Injury
Being injured by another person or party can be devastating. Oklahoma tort laws allow you to seek compensation for your injuries and damages. However, you cannot recover compensation from the other party until you prove the legal elements of a tort. What is a Tort? A tort is an act or omission that causes harm… read more
February, 17, 2021 | Personal Injury
Every year, almost five million people get seriously injured in car accidents across the United States. Medical malpractice is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. More than 5,000 people die in workplace injuries every year. What are the leading causes of personal injuries, and how can a personal injury lawyer help? Read… read more
February, 15, 2021 | Slip and Fall
Are slip and fall injuries different from trip and fall injuries? They happen differently and cause different injuries, but the legal rights that you have after a slip and fall accident are essentially the same as after a trip and fall. Here are some things you should know about slip and fall accidents and trip… read more