If you’ve lost your spouse because of someone else’s legal fault, a wrongful death claim can provide you with compensation for the various financial and emotional losses you’ve suffered as a result. These losses include your loss of consortium: the loss of companionship, support, and intimacy you received from your spouse. No amount of money […]
Under Oklahoma law, golf carts are generally not street legal, but certain exceptions may apply. For example, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department employees may use Department-owned vehicles within state park boundaries during daylight hours. Local authorities may also adopt ordinances permitting the use of golf carts on public roads. However, anyone wishing to operate a […]
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 […]
In most cases, pedestrians only have the right of way when crossing the street at a marked crosswalk or intersection. However, pedestrians must obey any traffic control devices applicable to pedestrians when doing so. When walking down the street, pedestrians must use sidewalks whenever available. When they are not, pedestrians should walk as far to […]
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 […]
The money from a wrongful death settlement in Oklahoma goes to the deceased’s estate. Compensation will then be divided amongst the victim’s heirs and beneficiaries according to the settlement terms, the deceased’s will, and state inheritance laws. Seeking a wrongful death settlement is a complex legal process. Your family will benefit from working with 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 […]