To sue someone for damages, follow systematic legal procedures beginning with damage assessment, demand for compensation, and formal lawsuit filing if negotiations fail. First, document your damages thoroughly, including photographs of injuries, property damage, or loss; medical records and bills; repair estimates or replacement costs; lost wage documentation; and any evidence supporting emotional distress or […]

A medical lien is a legal claim against your personal injury settlement or judgment that healthcare providers file to ensure payment for treatment they provided on a deferred payment basis. When you lack health insurance or insurance doesn’t cover accident-related treatment, some providers treat you with the understanding they’ll be paid from your eventual settlement. […]

When you go to work each day, your mind is on the tasks at hand and the career path you’re pursuing. The thought that you may someday be unable to continue working never crosses your mind – until that far-off possibility becomes a difficult reality. If you’re facing an injury, illness, or mental or physical condition […]

Under Oklahoma law, golf carts are generally not street legal, but certain exceptions may apply. For example, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department employees may use Department-owned vehicles within state park boundaries during daylight hours. Local authorities may also adopt ordinances permitting the use of golf carts on public roads. However, anyone wishing to operate a […]

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 trying to give emergency care? It’s possible you’re eligible for financial compensation. Whether you can […]

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 be for “any amount the jury deems appropriate.” What Are Punitive Damages? Punitive damages (also […]

Personal injury settlements stemming from physical injuries or diseases, including any emotional distress they cause, are typically not subject to tax in Oklahoma. But as with most legal matters, there are exceptions to this rule. If you have suffered injuries in an accident that was someone else’s fault, understanding the federal and Oklahoma tax laws […]

You must identify any medical liens against you and include them while calculating the value of your case to seek adequate compensation. If you don’t, you might not recover enough money to pay your liens, medical bills, and other case-related costs. That could leave you with out-of-pocket expenses. What Is a Medical Lien? A medical […]

You can get money through a personal injury case by proving that someone else’s negligence caused an accident that hurt you. To prove negligence, you must show that the responsible party meets four legal criteria — they owed a duty to you, they breached that duty, the breach caused your injury, and you suffered financial […]

Years of research and experience has validated beyond any doubt that seatbelts save lives. Your chances of survival and/or escaping serious injury are measurably increased when wearing a seat belt. In fact, research shows that your chances of survival have increased by at least 60%. However, increasing use due to seatbelt compliance laws also contributes […]