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 […]

Everyone knows that drunk driving is illegal. Sadly, many drivers continue to engage in this extremely dangerous behavior. The accidents they cause costs thousands of lives each year. If you are injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver, you may be entitled to significant legal compensation through a civil lawsuit. Defendants may also […]

Rear-end accidents are a serious problem in the United States. Often, they are deadly. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), 2,428 were killed people in rear-end collisions nationwide in 2020. Many people mistakenly assume that the following driver is always at fault in a rear-end accident. To be sure, following drivers often are at […]

No, Oklahoma is not a no-fault state. It is an at-fault state. What this means is that the at-fault party is responsible, financially, for any property damages and/or injuries suffered as a result of the accident. Please note, though, that Oklahoma is a comparative negligence state. A car accident can leave you with painful physical […]