Oklahoma Personal Injury Law Blog
When driving, few things are as simple as a traffic light. If it is green, traffic can proceed without issue. If the light turns yellow, drivers should be careful and begin slowing down. Once it turns red, they are supposed to stop and wait for cross traffic. However, the reality [...]
Uninsured drivers are a major concern for modern motorists. People who do not carry the basic liability insurance required by law can put others in precarious situations if they cause crashes. Thankfully, only a small percentage of drivers eschew coverage entirely. Underinsured drivers are a more common issue, even if [...]
Oklahoma has multiple interstate highways that carry large commercial trucks across the state and on part of their journeys from one part of the country to another. It can be daunting and even frightening for drivers of cars and other smaller vehicles to have to share the road with them. [...]
Driver errors are not the only cause of car crashes in Oklahoma. Sometimes, a hidden defect in a vehicle—such as faulty brakes or a failed airbag—can cause serious accidents and raise complex questions about who is liable. This situation may feel especially frustrating if it involves a car you’ve just [...]
Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have changed the way we get around. Whether you're headed to work, an event or just out for the evening, hopping into someone else’s car is now as simple as tapping your phone. But accidents can still happen, sometimes when you least expect it. [...]
Car accidents can have serious long-term effects on victims. Victims can suffer life-long injuries that affect their ability to live and work. These long-term consequences can have financial and emotional implications. Victims may be entitled to compensation for their injuries and losses as a result of another driver’s negligence. There [...]
Not all vehicles offer the same level of protection in the event of a crash. Some models are simply more prone to accidents than others often due to a mix of design flaws, performance characteristics and/or lack of safety features. Insurance industry studies and government crash data often highlight vehicles [...]
A warning label can catch your eye, but that doesn’t always mean a product is safe. Sometimes, even with a label, the danger is far greater than you’d expect. Companies have a duty to do more than slap on fine print and hope for the best. When warnings fall short [...]
When people classify an injury as catastrophic, they usually mean that the injury in question has resulted in permanent consequences. Spinal cord injuries cause lifelong functional limitations, and they also cause permanent financial challenges in the form of increased medical expenses and decreased earning potential. People also frequently categorize brain [...]
When a product you own has been recalled, it’s natural to feel concerned—especially if you’ve been using it regularly or it’s something your family relies on. Whether it’s a car, an appliance, food item or children’s toy, a recall signals that the product poses some type of safety risk. Ultimately, [...]
