August, 22, 2024 | Personal Injury
Hurt in an accident in Oklahoma? You have the right to bring a claim to seek financial compensation for your damages—such as property loss, medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Most personal injury cases are handled by insurance companies. Unfortunately, they can make the legal process hard on people and families. You may… read more
August, 15, 2024 | Personal Injury
In Oklahoma, personal injury liability is based on the legal concept of fault. To hold another party legally responsible for your accident, you generally need to prove that their negligence—failure to take due care—contributed to causing your injuries. Notably, our state uses a comparative negligence standard. It is effectively a proportionate responsibility system—and it can… read more
August, 7, 2024 | Truck Accidents
Were you involved in a bad accident with a semi-truck? If so, you may have a lot of questions about your rights and your options—including your ability to hold the trucking company liable and seek financial compensation. You may be wondering: Do I need to get the truck’s black box data to bring a claim?… read more
August, 1, 2024 | Personal Injury
Every driver in Oklahoma who is involved in a crash has a duty to stop their vehicle, exchange information, and remain at the scene. The failure to do so is a criminal violation—it could even be a felony if a person flees the scene of a crash causing a serious bodily injury. Sadly, it does… read more
July, 22, 2024 | Slip and Fall
Slip and fall accidents can cause serious injuries. The National Floor Safety Institute reports that approximately one million people seek medical attention for a slip and fall accident injury in the U.S. each year. If you slipped and fell on another party’s property, you may have a claim for financial compensation. It is imperative that… read more
July, 15, 2024 | Bad Faith Insurance
Dealing with a denial from an insurance company can be stressful and frustrating—especially so if you are confident that your claim is well-founded. This raises an important question: Do I have a bad-faith insurance case if the insurer denied my claim in Oklahoma? The short answer is “it depends”—if the insurer was unreasonable in denying… read more
July, 7, 2024 | Personal Injury
Were you involved in a truck accident in Oklahoma? Unfortunately, semi-truck crashes are disproportionately likely to cause serious injuries. The average tractor-trailer is 72 feet—and it can weigh up to 40 tons when carrying a full load. Given the potential severity of these crashes, a comprehensive investigation is a must. Injured victims need justice. In… read more
July, 1, 2024 | Personal Injury
Were you hurt in a bad accident in Lawton or elsewhere in Comanche County? You have the right to seek compensation for your injuries from the at-fault party. As the personal injury claims process is complex, it is crucial that you have an experienced attorney on your side. This raises an important question: Is it… read more
May, 22, 2024 | Personal Injury
The loss of a loved one in a fatal accident is traumatic. While nothing can ever truly be sufficient to make things right, grieving families need accountability, financial support, and closure. A civil wrongful death claim is an avenue to justice. This raises an important question: Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Oklahoma?… read more
May, 15, 2024 | Car Accidents
Accidents happen. According to the most recent data from the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, there were nearly 8,000 motor vehicle collisions reported in Tulsa County in 2021 alone. For reference, that is an average of approximately 21 accidents every day. Traffic collisions happen for a wide range of different reasons. At McGuire Law Firm,… read more