Car crashes and many other types of accidents can lead to spinal cord injuries that can lead to life-altering effects. These injuries can range from bruising that heals over time to permanent damage. Anyone who has a spinal cord injury and those who are supporting...
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Understanding Oklahoma pain and suffering damages
In Oklahoma, pain and suffering, or non-economic damages, can be a crucial component of personal injury claims, compensating victims for intangible losses they endure. These damages account for the physical and psychological effects that often accompany severe...
How can you prove fault in a car accident?
Determining fault is a key part of recovering compensation from a car accident. A driver may be at fault for causing an accident if, for example, they were speeding through a light, drinking alcohol or failing to signal a lane change. Why is determining fault so...
Rushing to settle your car accident claim can be a mistake
When an insurance company presents you with a lump sum offer after a car accident to settle the case, it may seem like a straightforward solution. However, there may be more than meets the eye, and you should be careful about accepting the quick settlement offer....
How does music affect a driver’s abilities?
Many drivers turn to music for entertainment while they’re behind the wheel. Most people don’t think of this as a distraction unless the driver is changing the songs. Some people may not realize that the music playing in the vehicle can have an impact on the driver. ...
Defective medical device recalls come too late for some patients
Some Americans think of federal agencies as giant bureaucracies that no one would miss if they went away. While they all serve important purposes, there’s no question that there’s always room for improvement. Like any other organization, they can become too large and...
How is fault determined in a side-impact collision with a truck?
When the front of a commercial vehicle collides with the side of a passenger vehicle, there is a high risk of serious injuries. These collisions are particularly dangerous for the occupants of the passenger vehicle that have less side protection. Determining fault in...
What are the long-term effects of a spinal cord injury?
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can stem from a host of causes, one of which is a motor vehicle crash. Victims who have these injuries often have to deal with long-term effects that can negatively impact every area of life. Understanding how these catastrophic injuries...
Reasons not to drive next to an overloaded truck
When navigating the highways and roads, it’s common to encounter large trucks hauling significant cargo. While many of these trucks are well-maintained and safely operated, overloaded trucks pose substantial risks to both the drivers of the trucks and other road...
What happens if you are partly at fault for a car accident?
If you’re involved in a car accident and share some responsibility, understanding how your contribution to the crash impacts your ability to recover damages is crucial. Oklahoma follows a modified comparative negligence system, which determines how compensation is...