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What Should I Do If I Was a Passenger in an Accident in Oklahoma?
Knowing what to do to protect your legal rights if you were a passenger in an accident in Oklahoma can be crucial for recovering damages. A car accident as a passenger in someone else’s car can be a painful and terrifying experience that could leave you with a stack of medical bills. It can be…
Should I Give a Statement to the Insurance Adjuster After an Accident?
Filing an insurance claim following a serious auto accident isn’t always black and white. It can be a stressful process made even more intimidating by insurance adjusters peppering you with questions and demanding quick answers. Before an insurance adjuster tries to engage you in polite chit-chat or weigh you down with rapid-fire questions, it can…
How Can I Get My Medical Bills Paid After a Motorcycle Crash?
Medical expenses after a motorcycle accident in Oklahoma can be sky high. If your medical bills are piling up, a successful personal injury claim can provide the compensation you need to cover current costs as well as future medical expenses. The best way to learn your legal rights is by talking to an experienced motorcycle…
How Does Comparative Negligence Work in Oklahoma?
Car accidents typically leave victims with severe, painful injuries that are costly to treat and may require months of recovery time. Sadly, some people never make a full recovery. However, if another party was at fault for the crash, an injured individual can file a claim against that party and pursue just compensation. For a…
How to Determine Fault in a Car Accident in Oklahoma
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…
Top Ten Roads to Ride Your Motorcycle on in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma motorcycle accident lawyers at Edwards & Patterson know that Oklahoma has some of the greatest roads in the country for motorcycle riders. TravelOK recently compiled a list of the top roads in the state for motorcycle riders to enjoy, whether for beautiful scenery, sights and attractions to visit along the way, or twisty…
Top 5 Causes of Oklahoma Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable drivers on Oklahoma roads. Motorcycle accidents have numerous causes, but are often connected by one common thread — most occur due to negligence, or someone’s failure to drive or act responsibly. If you or a loved one was hurt in a motorcycle crash, knowing the most common causes of…
Proving Fault After a Motorcycle Accident
A critical part of any motorcycle accident claim is proving who is at fault. Recovering compensation will depend on whether you have strong evidence that the other party is to blame. Without compelling proof, accident victims can find it difficult to obtain the money they need after a wreck. Establishing fault after a motorcycle accident…
Can I File a Motorcycle Accident Claim in Oklahoma If I Wasn’t Wearing a Helmet?
Motorcycle helmets are not mandatory in Oklahoma. That means that riders over 18 can choose not to wear them without penalty. But what happens if there is an accident? Insurance companies often cite a lack of helmet use as an excuse to reduce or deny compensation to riders who are hurt in motorcycle crashes. This…
What to Do After a Car Accident in Oklahoma
Being involved in a car accident is a frightening experience, especially if you or someone else gets hurt. The steps you take in the moments after a crash will be very important if you ever need to bring an injury claim against the at-fault driver(s). You can count on insurance companies to look for any…
