Category: Personal Injury

Posts about personal injury

Car Accident

It is very common for people who have been injured in a car accident to forego pursuing a claim for compensation when there is no damage to the car. This is a decision which is based on the fear that the claim … Continue reading

In McAlester, Ok. Start your 2017 New Year Right! Edwards & Patterson Law Firm Can help.

The start of a new year is a great opportunity to make some positive changes in your life. If you have had trouble sticking to your New Year’s resolutions in previous years, there are a few steps that you can … Continue reading

Accident Recovery

Car accident injuries, such as whiplash injuries, take a toll on more than just the body. There are psychological and emotional damages that go along with the physical injuries. There is also the stress and anxiety that arises out of … Continue reading

personal injury case

If you have filed a personal injury case in an accident where you were using your cell phone, you will want to understand the laws in your state. In the U.S., some states are what are known as no-fault, or … Continue reading

Statute of limitations book

In Oklahoma, the law allows two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party. While there are some limited exceptions to this rule, the important thing is to act quickly after … Continue reading

gavel with money

Attorneys differ in how they are compensated from other professions, and from one law firm to another. Often a lawyer will charge clients an hourly rate for his or her services. Whenever they are working on your PI settlement, the … Continue reading

accident

Accidents range in severity from simple fender benders to devastating collisions. Injuries likewise can involve anything from minor scrapes and bruises to fatalities. In the aftermath of an accident, assessing the severity of an injury is not always a straightforward … Continue reading

accident victims

Accidents occur suddenly and unexpectedly. It’s difficult to anticipate when they might occur, no matter how cautious we are. Likewise, the after-effects of an accident are often just as hard to see coming. Accident victims are usually anxious to get … Continue reading

Tractor Trailer accident attorneys

When an accident case goes to trial, it is because there is either a dispute about liability or an agreement could not be reached for compensation. If your tractor-trailer accident case is going to trial, there are some things you … Continue reading

motorcycle accident attorney

According to a 1999 study by the Insurance Research Council , accident victims who hire legal representation receive an average of 3½ times greater compensation than those who do not. If you are in a motorcycle accident, you may wish … Continue reading