How To Write a Settlement Demand Letter

Many personal injury cases in Oklahoma City settle through negotiations with the other party’s insurance company. Your personal injury lawyer begins the negotiations by preparing and sending a settlement demand letter to the company.  Drafting a compelling demand letter takes experience and skill. However, a correctly drafted settlement demand letter can increase the chance that… read more

What Is Considered a “Reasonable Person” When It Comes to Negligence in Oklahoma?

Before you can collect compensation for a negligence claim, you must be able to show what a reasonable person would have done under the circumstances and how the defendant’s actions varied from this standard. This is necessary to help establish negligence in Oklahoma.  If you were hurt in a slip and fall, car accident, motorcycle… read more

What Is the Difference Between Express and Implied Consent?

Consent can be a crucial issue in some personal injury cases. When you consent to something, you agree to an action. There are two types of consent: express and implied. Understanding the difference between the two is important because it could affect your ability to file a personal injury claim if you have been negligently… read more

Basic Personal Injury Settlement Breakdown: How Much Goes in My Pocket?

“How much money will I get for my personal injury case?”  This question is asked by almost every injury victim who meets with an Oklahoma City personal injury lawyer. It’s easy to understand why people want to know how much an injury claim is worth. After an injury or accident, your initial focus is on… read more

What Does Yielding the Right of Way Mean?

Failure to yield the right of way is a leading cause of car crashes nationwide. Roughly 7% of all fatal car accidents and motorcycle accidents were caused by failure to yield the right of way. But what does yielding the right of way mean? For such an important factor in deadly automobile accidents, you need… read more

Valsartan Lawsuit

Valsartan is a popular drug prescribed for heart failure or hypertension (high blood pressure). It is classified as an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) and blocks chemicals in the body that restrict blood vessels. Valsartan helps relax and keep blood vessels open, lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.  In… read more

Allstate Worst Insurance Company For Consumers

Insurance companies are supposed to provide their consumers with assistance and financial security when life throws unexpected curveballs their way. In reality, insurers have been known to engage in shady tactics to avoid paying out claims. Policyholders must always remember that insurance companies are not charitable organizations. They are profit-driven businesses. Thus, insurers often focus… read more

Understanding the Difference between Civil and Criminal Cases

If you are injured because of another party’s negligence, the incident may result in a civil case and a criminal case.  When an individual injures another person while breaking the law, the individual could be charged with a crime and face civil penalties from the victims. For example, if a drunk driver causes an accident,… read more

How to Make Sure You Get Compensated for Personal Injury

An accident or personal injury can be a traumatic event for numerous reasons. In addition to physical pain and suffering, you might also experience emotional distress and mental anguish. Also, the financial burden can be devastating for your family. If another party caused your injury due to negligence, you could be entitled to compensation for… read more

What is the Difference Between an Accident and an 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