Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma law limits who can file a wrongful death claim after someone’s negligence or intentional actions cause someone else’s death. Only the personal representative of the estate has the right to file this type of claim. The personal injury attorneys at Oklahoma Injury Law Firm provide an overview of what you need to know about…
What Happens If I Was Injured as a Passenger in a Car Accident?
If you were injured as a passenger in a car accident, you have the same right to seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages, just as you would if you were a driver injured in the accident. Legal Options If You Were Injured as a Passenger Oklahoma is…
How Can Dashcam Footage Impact a Car Accident Claim?
Wouldn’t it be nice for there to be a recording when car accidents occur so that insurance companies or juries didn’t have to decide which driver’s account was more believable? Well, this possibility is more common with the invention of dashcams. Here is what you need to know about these useful devices and how they…
The Deadliest Road Stretches in Oklahoma
Key Takeaways About the Deadliest Road Stretches in Oklahoma Study The deadliest stretch in Oklahoma is a 10-mile section of I-40 in Oklahoma City (South Council Road → North MLK Avenue), with 26 fatal crashes and 27 deaths over five years. Of the eight deadliest road segments statewide: four are in Oklahoma City, two in…
What Is the Difference Between Economic vs. Non-Economic Damages?
Economic damages and non-economic damages are both forms of compensatory damages that compensate personal injury victims for their losses. The difference is that economic damages compensate for financial losses, while non-economic damages compensate for more subjective losses. Here is what you need to know about these two critical forms of damages in personal injury cases….
What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer?
An Oklahoma City personal injury lawyer can help handle your legal claim and protect your legal rights while you focus on your recovery. They can give you tailored legal advice, help you navigate the legal process, and explain what to expect after filing a personal injury claim. They can also prevent you from making mistakes…
How to Prove Fault in an Oklahoma City Personal Injury Claim
Proving fault in an OKC personal injury case usually requires that you show the defendant was negligent. This often relies on having strong evidence. As the plaintiff in a personal injury case, you bear the burden of proof, so you must show that the facts are more likely than not as you allege. A personal…