Oklahoma

Distracted driving causes a great deal of motor vehicle accidents. If you are the victim of an accident that a distracted driver caused, you might be able to sue the driver for damages stemming from the accident. Distracted driving is illegal, dangerous, and it can lead to a tremendous amount of suffering for you and …

Most states have a law requiring motorists to carry liability insurance coverage in the case of an accident on the roadways. The state of Oklahoma is no exception to this rule and has certain minimum required amounts that drivers must carry if they cause property damage or injury to another motorist as a result of …

There is a perception that a rear-end collision is only a minor accident, but statistics show that people who experience these accidents often have severe injuries and losses. In the days following a rear-end collision, victims may notice additional injuries and symptoms related to the accident that they did not see before. They may feel …

When suspects fleeing from law enforcement experience a high-speed chase or any kind of pursuit, they often fail to consider the safety of others around them, resulting in injuries to bystanders or other motorists. In other cases, police officers fail to follow their own internal guidelines and continue to pursue a suspect when their procedures …

Side-impact collisions often cause serious harm. The side of a car does not have strong structural support to provide protection in the event of a crash. If a vehicle strikes another at a 90-degree angle, a person who is sitting near the point of impact may experience devastating injuries. If you were involved in a …

Senior citizens in nursing homes are among the most vulnerable members of society. They may be suffering from medical conditions that cause them to be dependent on others, as well as cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, or dementia. In addition, they may be separated from their family members and largely isolated from the outside world. People …

Suffering significant injuries in a slip and fall accident that occurred due to someone else’s negligence can be upsetting. Accidents and the resulting injuries may result in painful medical treatments and considerable expense for victims. Sometimes, the injuries from a fall can be permanent and debilitating, and life will never be the same again for …

Drunk driving is irresponsible, illegal, and dangerous. Sadly, thousands of drivers suffer in various ways from drunk driving accidents every year in the United States. If you or a loved one was the victim of a drunk driving accident, your life could be changed in many ways. However, remember that you have legal options. Some …

Negligent security occurs when a property owner fails to provide adequate security on their premises, and as a result, an attack, assault, robbery, or another foreseeable criminal act happens. Criminal acts may be “foreseeable” when similar acts have taken place at a property before. Generally, property owners are responsible to make their property reasonably safe …

A serious motorcycle accident can change your entire life. The crash itself as well as getting seriously hurt can be a traumatic and painful experience. Afterward begins what can be a long process of recovery, dealing with insurances, and establishing who is at fault for your accident. However, you do not need to struggle with …

Class action lawsuits allow a group of plaintiffs that suffer from similar injuries or damages to come together and fight for justice. Class action lawsuits can work well for those plaintiffs whose damages may be too small for a viable personal injury lawsuit. You can potentially file a class action lawsuit against a variety of …

Anyone can be the victim of a motor vehicle accident. Even if you are a safe driver, you cannot control other vehicles on the road. One common cause of accidents is aggressive driving, which can be both illegal and dangerous. If you suffered in any way from an accident involving aggressive driving, you could be …

A head-on collision is also known as a frontal crash and one of the most serious types of accidents that can occur on the roadways. Due to the fact that both drivers face each other, and the impact often occurs at high speeds, the risk of catastrophic injuries or fatalities is high. If you have …

Every driver throughout the United States has a legal obligation to stop after they experience a car accident. However, many drivers may leave the scene of an accident because they either failed to realize they caused an accident, they do not have insurance coverage, they are potentially operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs …

While only 2.1 percent of all car accidents in 2010 were rollover accidents, these types of accidents result in some of the deadliest outcomes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) research. Victims that experience a rollover accident can be left with substantial medical costs, property damage, loss of wages, and pain and …

Crashes with buses can have tragic consequences for car occupants, bus passengers, and other road users. Unique risks of buses include: Longer starting and stopping distances More likely to roll over in a serious accident Many passengers can potentially suffer injuries in a single bus accident Boarding or exiting a bus without care can cause …

Ridesharing companies do not directly employ their drivers, but instead, typically hire them as independent contractors. Additionally, ridesharing companies do not maintain or own the vehicles that operate under their company or name. As a result, victims of ridesharing accidents often feel confused regarding who actually has any kind of liability and responsibility to pay …

Every driver must understand the rules of the road in the state of Oklahoma in order to ensure their own safety as well as the safety of other drivers and passengers on the roadways. Failure to follow basic rules established by law can result in catastrophic injuries and damages. If a driver fails to appropriately …

Losing a loved one is always devastating and upsetting. However, if you lost your loved one due to the negligent acts of another, the loss can feel particularly painful and senseless. While no lawsuit can bring back your loved one, you deserve justice and could potentially hold the responsible party to account with a wrongful …