When several motorists are involved in a collision, a combination of drivers could have caused or contributed to the crash. Oklahoma’s comparative negligence rule applies and will be used to determine who has the right to seek compensation. The law holds all liable parties accountable for their actions, allowing a victim to pursue compensation from […]

Many drivers need a rental car after an Oklahoma car accident. In most cases, the at-fault driver’s insurance covers this cost for the injured driver. However, if there is a dispute over who caused the crash, the injury victim may need to find other options to pay for a rental. At Edwards & Patterson Law, […]

Oklahoma’s Move Over Law requires drivers to move over and slow down for any vehicles with flashing lights, such as first responders, law enforcement, maintenance workers, tow trucks, or other vehicles with flashing hazard lights. This provides critical protection to both workers and motorists. The law protects emergency workers by allowing them to perform their […]

Calculating a car accident settlement in Oklahoma entails two basic steps. First, you add together compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain, suffering, and other losses. Then, you subtract any expenses, such as attorney fees, filing costs, medical liens, and health insurance reimbursements. The result of this calculation is the net payment to the injured […]

Ridesharing has become a popular mode of transportation in Oklahoma and cities across the U.S., but it does come with risks, including the possibility of being injured in a collision. The gray area between a privately owned automobile and a publicly-traded rideshare company can complicate the process of seeking compensation in the event of an […]

Oklahoma law requires drivers to carry auto insurance that protects them and others in the event of an accident. Minimum auto insurance coverage in Oklahoma includes $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident of bodily injury liability coverage and $25,000 per accident of property damage liability coverage. Bodily injury and property damage liability coverage protects […]

If you’ve been hurt in a car crash in Oklahoma, you may have the right to compensation in the form of economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover financial expenses, like medical bills and lost wages. Non-economic damages, on the other hand, compensate you for personal or emotional suffering. Typically, this compensation comes from the […]

If you own a car in Oklahoma, you might be wondering about the state’s window tinting laws. Window tinting involves applying a thin film to a vehicle’s windows to reduce the amount of light, heat, and UV radiation that passes through. Window tinting can offer several benefits: reducing glare, keeping your car cooler, and adding […]

After being involved in a car wreck in Oklahoma, many people ask: “How is fault determined in an Oklahoma car accident?” Fault can be determined in a variety of ways, including by reviewing the police report (particularly if one driver was cited or arrested for causing the accident), video evidence, eyewitness statements, photos from the […]

Lost wages are among the most significant sources of financial turmoil after suffering injuries in a car crash. If you can prove that your accident-related injuries cause you to miss work and lose income, Oklahoma law allows you to file a claim for the wages you have lost. This claim can include not only lost […]