March, 12, 2025 | Truck Accidents
If you or a loved one were injured in a trucking accident/collision in Oklahoma, you may be able to recover compensation for injuries sustained in that accident. To do so, however, you will be required to show that (a) you were not at least 50.01% at fault;(b) that another person (e.g., the truck driver) was… read more
March, 5, 2025 | Medical Malpractice
“Medical malpractice occurs when those engaged in the practice of the healing arts,” a/k/a medicine, “fail to exercise ordinary care in the delivery of professional services.”[1] So, to determine whether you may have a medical malpractice claim, you must first have two things: (a) a patient-provider relationship; and (b) at least negligence in the provider’s… read more
February, 25, 2025 | Personal Injury
Ridesharing has become one of the most popular forms of transportation in Edmond, Oklahoma City, and throughout the surrounding region. You may be wondering: Is the increase in ridesharing causing more accidents? The issue is somewhat unclear, but the data has found a slight increase in traffic collisions associated with more ridesharing vehicles being on… read more
February, 18, 2025 | Car Accidents
The Oklahoma Highway Safety Office reports that there were 762 confirmed motor vehicle accident fatalities in the state in 2021 alone. A disproportionate share of deadly crashes happen on highways. You may be wondering: What Oklahoma highways cause the most fatalities each year? The short answer is that our state’s busiest highways tend to be the… read more
February, 11, 2025 | Personal Injury
As a parent, handling the keys to a teenager is stressful. There is a very good reason for that: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasizes that “the risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among teens ages 16–19 than among any other age group.” You can help to make your child a safer… read more
February, 4, 2025 | Bad Faith Insurance, Uncategorized
Under Oklahoma law, insurance companies have a legal duty to act in good faith and deal fairly with their insureds to ensure that policy benefits owed are in fact received. When and if an insurance company fails to act in good faith and deal fairly with its insured(s), it may be liable for the tort of “bad… read more
January, 23, 2025 | Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle crashes impact all communities. Oklahoma Public Safety reports that there were 18 confirmed motorcycle accidents within the city of Edmond in 2021. While a collision could occur at any time, there are certain “high-risk” situations for motorcyclists. At McGuire Law Firm, we fight for justice and the maximum compensation for injured riders. Within this article,… read more
January, 16, 2025 | Slip and Fall
Slip and fall accidents can result in serious injuries. In Oklahoma, a business or property owner may be liable for a slip and fall that occurred on its premises—but only if their negligence contributed to the accident. Evidence is key to proving liability in any type of personal injury claim. Slip and falls are no… read more
January, 9, 2025 | Truck Accidents
A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds in Oklahoma. Unfortunately, when a crash happens, the consequences are disproportionately likely to be catastrophic. Large commercial trucks are involved in more than their fair share of fatal wrecks. Losing a close loved one to a truck accident is devastating. It is imperative that… read more
January, 2, 2025 | Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle accidents remain a serious safety hazard. According to data from Oklahoma Public Safety, there were more than 1,200 motorcycle accidents in the state in 2021 alone. Following a crash on a motorcycle, it is crucial that riders know how to protect their rights and their interests. Too many motorcyclists make avoidable errors. Here, our… read more