Category: Personal Injury

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

We are taking the threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Oklahoma very seriously. Right now, people in OK are being hurt by the threat of the Coronavirus. Let us help! We understand the fears that many people may have about … Continue reading →

Edwards & Patterson Law is proud to announce the launch of its 2019 Veterans’ Grant Essay Contest. The contest is the personal injury firm’s way of showing its appreciation for those who have served and sacrificed to protect our country … Continue reading →

Imagine something on which we depend every day suddenly failing. Unexpected, catastrophic, totally unbelievable. It happened in Minneapolis 10 years ago when a bridge carrying Interstate 35 West over the Mississippi River suddenly collapsed. No one expects something that appears … Continue reading →

It is not uncommon for medical bill pile-up to occur – especially after an accident. With that said, it is not a good idea to allow the problem to snowball out of control. The bills will still need to be … Continue reading →

After a spinal cord injury, there is a chance that your life will change significantly. You may not be able to do all the things that you could before. It can affect your work and home life due to both … Continue reading →