Accidents and injuries are a part of daily life in Oklahoma and everywhere else. Although personal injury claims comprise everything from premises liability cases to wrongful death litigation, a significant portion of personal injury claims in Oklahoma involve car accidents and other forms of motor vehicle crashes. The key to obtaining compensation in a personal injury ...
Recovering damages after a Tulsa car accident is crucial, but legal fees can be confusing. This guide breaks down lawyer contingency fees, additional costs, and key considerations to ensure accident victims select optimal legal representation without high upfront payments. Comparison of Contingency Fee Factors Factor Description Impact on Fee Case Complexity Extent of injuries, property ...
Tulsa is the second-largest city in Oklahoma and car accidents are common on Tulsa’s roads. In 2021, there were more than 1500 car accidents, and over 1800 people suffered minor or serious injuries. When driving to work, to do errands or visit friends, every driver expects to get to their destination safely. At worst, a ...
Almost every driver is guilty of “rubbernecking” – rolling slowly past an accident scene, staring at the damage and feeling grateful it didn’t happen to them. However, no driver can escape the possibility of being involved in a car accident. In 2021, there were 1,506 car accidents in Tulsa, and as a result,1,851 people suffered ...
Being involved in a car accident can result in property damage and serious injuries. Tulsa is the second largest city in Oklahoma with a population of over 400,000 people, and had the second-highest number of car accidents. Oklahoma Public Safety reported the following statistics about 2021 car accidents in Tulsa: In 2021, there were 1,506 ...
When accidents happen on Oklahoma roads, even minor collisions require contacting the police or documenting the event. Failing to follow state laws for reporting crashes can negatively impact insurance claims and legal rights down the road. Comparing Key Points When Police Must Be Contacted When Police Contact is Optional Injury or fatality Property damage under ...
Jennifer Reed was driving for Uber when she rear-ended another car while waiting to pick up a passenger. Uber insurance states that she should have been covered, but both her personal insurance and the company carrier denied her claim. If one of their own drivers can’t receive justice, other motorists may wonder if they can ...
The major industries in Oklahoma – oil and gas, agriculture, and manufacturing – rely on road transportation to move their products out of the state and around the country. Although Oklahoma can’t compete with the populations of California and New York, the Sooner State is not far behind in highway miles, ranking 14th in the ...
Insurance companies have gained a reputation for denying claims or severely reducing payouts for a wide range of reasons. Notably, an insurance adjuster may seek to minimize an injury claim by citing a pre-existing condition. However, a pre-existing injury may benefit a car accident case in other circumstances. How Do Insurance Companies Look at Pre-Existing ...
Who decides the case’s outcome in a personal injury case makes the difference between a jury verdict and a settlement? The major distinction between a jury verdict and a settlement is that the latter depends on the parties coming to an understanding outside of court. A verdict in a court case is a ruling or judgment by ...
