Car accidents can be nerve-wracking, but things get especially stressful if the other driver accuses you of being partially or entirely at fault for the crash. You may find yourself worrying about how you can defend yourself, who will pay for the medical care you need, and whether you will owe the other driver money. […]
Fixed-object collisions can be just as harmful and financially ruinous as any other type of car accident, even if the crash involves only one vehicle. Just because you struck a fixed object doesn’t necessarily mean that your injuries are your fault. The Oklahoma car accident lawyers at our firm have over 40 years of experience with personal […]
To ride a motorcycle in Oklahoma, you’ll need to get a motorcycle license or have a motorcycle endorsement on your existing driver’s license. Riding a motorcycle is different than driving a car or truck. The state of Oklahoma requires motorcycle riders to prove that they know how to handle a motorcycle safely before allowing them […]
Knowing what to do to protect your legal rights if you were a passenger in an accident in Oklahoma can be crucial for recovering damages. A car accident as a passenger in someone else’s car can be a painful and terrifying experience that could leave you with a stack of medical bills. It can be […]
Car accidents typically leave victims with severe, painful injuries that are costly to treat and may require months of recovery time. Sadly, some people never make a full recovery. However, if another party was at fault for the crash, an injured individual can file a claim against that party and pursue just compensation. For a […]
The Oklahoma motorcycle accident injury lawyers at Edwards & Patterson know that Oklahoma has some of the greatest roads in the country for motorcycle riders. TravelOK recently compiled a list of the top roads in the state for motorcycle riders to enjoy, whether for beautiful scenery, sights and attractions to visit along the way, or […]
Motorcycle helmets are not mandatory in Oklahoma. That means that riders over 18 can choose not to wear them without penalty. But what happens if there is an accident? Insurance companies often cite a lack of helmet use as an excuse to reduce or deny compensation to riders who are hurt in motorcycle crashes. This […]
Is It Illegal to Text and Drive in Oklahoma? In Oklahoma, distracted driving in general is prohibited by 47 OK Stat. §47-11-901b, which requires drivers to “devote their full time and attention to such driving.” In addition, Oklahoma state lawmakers have passed a texting-while-driving statute entitled “The Trooper Nicholas Dees and Trooper Keith Burch Act […]
We often work with clients who have the question, “Is a driver making a left turn always the one at fault when an accident occurs?” The answer is not a simple one. On one hand, the driver of a vehicle making an illegal left-hand turn will almost always be at fault for the car accident. […]
Oklahoma is not a universal helmet state. This means that helmets are not required for all motorcyclists and passengers in our state. Instead, Oklahoma requires riders and passengers only under the age of 18 to wear a helmet. Many people choose to ride motorcycles without a helmet. While every adult motorcycle rider in our state […]
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