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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. … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

The Oklahoma motorcycle accident injury 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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

Every driver must use caution and reasonable care when driving on Oklahoma’s roadways. Unfortunately, reckless lane changing often leads to collisions and injuries. The Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO) reported that improper lane changes caused more than 3,860 car accidents … Continue reading →

A car accident can turn your life upside down. One minute, you are driving down the road to home, work or school, and the next minute, you may be left dealing with serious injuries. You could face expensive medical treatment, … Continue reading →

Is It Illegal to Text and Drive in Oklahoma? In Oklahoma, distracted driving in general is prohibited by 47 OK Stat. §47-11-901b, which requires drivers to “devote their full time and attention to such driving.” In addition, Oklahoma state lawmakers … Continue reading →