After being involved in a car wreck in Oklahoma, many people ask: “How is fault determined in an Oklahoma car accident?” Fault can be determined in a variety of ways, including by reviewing the police report (particularly if one driver was cited or arrested for causing the accident), video evidence, eyewitness statements, photos from the […]

Lost wages are among the most significant sources of financial turmoil after suffering injuries in a car crash. If you can prove that your accident-related injuries cause you to miss work and lose income, Oklahoma law allows you to file a claim for the wages you have lost. This claim can include not only lost […]

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 the most dangerous month for collisions. Oklahoma drivers were in more than 6,000 traffic incidents […]

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 Oklahoma can prove challenging. Often, a driver making a left turn is responsible for causing […]

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 your injuries in civil court. While there are some exceptions to this rule, contacting a […]

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 provide alcohol to people under 21 years old. Violators of this law are subject to […]

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 of a favorable outcome from your car accident claim by taking the right steps.  […]

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 – and to make sure you have an experienced car accident lawyer on your side. […]

When parents or guardians buy a car seat for their child, they should expect that the car seat will work right and protect the child from injury in the event of a collision. Unfortunately, child car seats can have serious defects that result in child injuries when car crashes occur. If your child was injured […]

Every state in the country makes its own laws regarding the apportionment of liability and how it can affect recovery in a lawsuit. No, Oklahoma is not a contributory negligence state. Instead, Oklahoma operates on a modified comparative negligence basis. The law holds that a person who has suffered injuries in an accident may recover compensation […]