When parents or guardians buy a car seat for their child, they should expect that the car seat will work right and protect the child from injury in the event of a collision. Unfortunately, child car seats can have serious defects that result in child injuries when car crashes occur. If your child was injured […]
Every state in the country makes its own laws regarding the apportionment of liability and how it can affect recovery in a lawsuit. No, Oklahoma is not a contributory negligence state. Instead, Oklahoma operates on a modified comparative negligence basis. The law holds that a person who has suffered injuries in an accident may recover compensation […]
Personal injury settlements stemming from physical injuries or diseases, including any emotional distress they cause, are typically not subject to tax in Oklahoma. But as with most legal matters, there are exceptions to this rule. If you have suffered injuries in an accident that was someone else’s fault, understanding the federal and Oklahoma tax laws […]
You must identify any medical liens against you and include them while calculating the value of your case to seek adequate compensation. If you don’t, you might not recover enough money to pay your liens, medical bills, and other case-related costs. That could leave you with out-of-pocket expenses. What Is a Medical Lien? A medical […]
Were you hit by a motorist while you were walking? You can file a claim after a pedestrian accident to seek compensation for your injury. The negligent driver who caused the crash is financially responsible for your medical care and other expenses – and their liability auto insurance carrier should pick up the tab. Will the Driver’s […]
You can get money through a personal injury case by proving that someone else’s negligence caused an accident that hurt you. To prove negligence, you must show that the responsible party meets four legal criteria — they owed a duty to you, they breached that duty, the breach caused your injury, and you suffered financial […]
Everyone knows that drunk driving is illegal. Sadly, many drivers continue to engage in this extremely dangerous behavior. The accidents they cause costs thousands of lives each year. If you are injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver, you may be entitled to significant legal compensation through a civil lawsuit. Defendants may also […]
Rear-end accidents are a serious problem in the United States. Often, they are deadly. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), 2,428 were killed people in rear-end collisions nationwide in 2020. Many people mistakenly assume that the following driver is always at fault in a rear-end accident. To be sure, following drivers often are at […]
No, Oklahoma is not a no-fault state. It is an at-fault state. What this means is that the at-fault party is responsible, financially, for any property damages and/or injuries suffered as a result of the accident. Please note, though, that Oklahoma is a comparative negligence state. A car accident can leave you with painful physical […]
No, lane splitting is not legal in Oklahoma. Lane splitting is not legal in most states in the US, nor is it legal in Canada. You are required to operate your motorcycle in traffic lanes, just like other vehicles. California is the only state that does permit lane splitting. Many motorcyclists in Oklahoma consider lane […]
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