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According to recent data from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO), most Oklahoma car accidents happen on Fridays. In just one year, over 10,000 auto accidents occurred on Fridays, representing nearly 20 percent of all crashes that year. April was … Continue reading →

After loaning your car to a friend or family member, you get the disappointing call that they have caused an accident. What do you do? You’re probably worried about your friend’s safety but also about how you’ll get your car … Continue reading →

When we see someone in need, it’s natural to want to offer help. However, someone providing medical aid in an emergency may accidentally cause greater harm to an injured person. Have you sustained injuries in Oklahoma because of someone else … Continue reading →

Drivers may behave recklessly when approaching yellow lights. Some speed to get through the intersection before the light changes. Others try to make left turns without keeping a lookout for oncoming traffic. Determining fault in a yellow light crash in … Continue reading →

Oklahoma law generally gives you two years from the date of a car accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss this deadline, the court will likely dismiss your case – leaving you unable to pursue compensation for … Continue reading →

In a car accident case, a deposition is an out-of-court hearing that lets a lawyer ask a witness about the accident under oath to collect more information that may be used as evidence. The lawyer will likely ask about how … Continue reading →

Dram shop laws set limits and impose guidelines on alcohol sales in Oklahoma. Under the state’s dram shop laws, it’s illegal for businesses to serve or sell alcohol to people who are visibly intoxicated. It’s also illegal to sell or … Continue reading →

Emotions often run high in the immediate aftermath of a car wreck. It’s common to feel scared, shocked, and confused by the trauma of the collision. The good news is that you can protect your rights and improve your chances … Continue reading →

You never know when you might find yourself involved in a collision. An Oklahoma car accident is serious, but the fallout doesn’t have to be unmanageable. It’s helpful to understand some dos and don’ts for car insurance claims in Oklahoma … Continue reading →

In most cases, Oklahoma law limits punitive damages to the greater of $100,000 or the value of actual damages awarded in a personal injury lawsuit. However, there are exceptions to this rule, and in some cases, the award of punitive damages can … Continue reading →