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 […]
Auto accidents involving pedestrians are among the most dangerous. This is because pedestrians have almost nothing to protect them when struck by a vehicle weighing a few tons or more. Even low-speed pedestrian accidents can lead to devastating consequences. While many factors may contribute to pedestrian accidents, negligence and recklessness are the leading causes. At Edwards […]
Under certain circumstances, motorists in Oklahoma must file a report with state authorities within six months of an accident. If they have reached a settlement of accident claims, they must report that. However, drivers must immediately alert authorities after an accident involving injury or death. If you have been involved in an auto accident in […]
Losing a loved one caused by someone else’s negligence can be devastating. The situation can be even more disorienting if you were also financially dependent on your loved ones. In addition to losing the love, affection, and companionship of a special person in your life, you must also try to navigate your way out of […]
Have you been involved in a car accident in Oklahoma? If so, your vehicle may be too damaged to drive safely. A wrecked car can complicate your busy life, leaving you without reliable transportation to get to work or take the kids to school. You may need a rental car to drive until your car is […]
Losing a loved one under any circumstance can be devastating. Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence can make coping and grieving even more difficult. If your relative died due to someone else’s carelessness, recklessness, misconduct, or wrongful act, you have the right to ask why it happened and demand justice. Through a […]