How Do I Know if I Have a Valid Slip and Fall Case?
May, 28, 2025 | Slip and Fall
The National Floor Safety Institute—a national organization focused on the prevention of slips, trips, and falls—has reported that hundreds of thousands of people seek professional medical care for slip-and-fall-related injuries in the United States each year. Likewise, the World Health Organization has reported that over 37 million falls are severe enough to require medical attention… read more
How to Know if the Insurance Company is Offering a Fair Settlement
May, 16, 2025 | Bad Faith Insurance
Car crashes are a leading cause of injury and death across the United States—including in Oklahoma. In its 2020 “Highway Safety Crash Facts Book,” in fact, the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OSHA) reported that around 200 motor vehicle collisions occur each day in Oklahoma. An unexpected car crash, of course, can leave you with unexpected… read more
Steps to Take After a Dog Bite Injury in Lawton
May, 9, 2025 | Personal Injury
WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER A DOG-BITE INJURY? Dog bites can cause devastating injuries—especially if the DOG is large, untrained, and/or especially aggressive. According to an abstract released by the American Veterinary Medical Association (“AVMA”): Given these statistics, it is crucial that bite victims know what to do to protect their health, safety, and rights… read more
The Unique Dangers of Crashing Into an Electric Vehicle
May, 2, 2025 | Car Accidents
According to data from Edmunds, electric vehicles (EVs) now make up nearly 8% of new car sales in the United States and almost 10% of all cars on the road. Tesla, notably, retains over 40% of this market (down from over 80% less than a decade ago), but other car makers—including Ford (7%), Chevrolet (5.5%),… read more
How Can I Best Prepare for a Consultation with an Oklahoma City Personal Injury Lawyer?
April, 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you are injured in an accident, you may have the right to seek compensation for your damages by asserting a legal claim (or claims) under Oklahoma law. In such matters, often called “personal injury cases,” complicated legal rules, statutes, and caselaw may apply, and you will often face off with insurance-defense lawyers provided by… read more
I Was Injured By A Drunk Driver. Should I Hire an Edmond Personal Injury Attorney?
April, 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Everybody knows that drunk driving is not only illegal but also reckless and dangerous. Despite the promulgation of federal and state laws, awareness campaigns, and changing societal norms intended to discourage drunk driving, it remains a serious problem across the State of Oklahoma. According to data from Forbes, Oklahoma is the tenth-worst state for drunk… read more
What Factors Make an Oklahoma Personal Injury Case Take Longer?
April, 11, 2025 | Personal Injury
When you are personally injured by another individual in Oklahoma, you have the right to seek compensation for your damages from the at-fault party, including (where circumstances warrant) damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. In that position, however, you may be wondering: How long does a personal injury claim typically take?… read more
Where Do Most Slip and Fall Accidents Happen in Oklahoma?
April, 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that falls are a leading cause of accidental injuries in the United States, including in Oklahoma. “Slips and falls,” in particular, are one of the most common types of serious fall accidents occurring across the country. Obviously, this is because any surface may pose a slip-and-fall risk—whether located at… read more
What Should I Do if I Lost My Loved One in a Tulsa Truck Accident
March, 26, 2025 | Truck Accidents
A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. Sadly, when these large vehicles get into crashes, the consequences can be catastrophic. The Oklahoma Highway Safety Office reports that there are nearly 100 semi-truck accident deaths statewide each year. The loss of a family member to a truck accident is a horrible and shocking… read more
PRE-TRIAL SETTLEMENT: “PROS,” “CONS,” AND THE BACKSTOP OF TRIAL
March, 19, 2025 | Personal Injury
When you are personally injured by another individual in Oklahoma, you have the right to seek compensation for your damages from the at-fault party—and in doing so, the right to go to court. In that position, however, you may have all sorts of concerns, such as: whether a lawsuit is the right path forward for… read more