Auto accidents can lead to serious injuries and losses. Victims and survivors of victims can pursue liable parties for compensation. In an auto accident claim, victims can recover economic and noneconomic damages. Here is what you should know about each: Economic...
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Short-term and long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries can dramatically change the victim’s life. These injuries can range from minor to catastrophic, depending on the type, location and severity of the damage. Understanding a bit about these injuries can help victims and their loved ones as they...
Will proposed law on left-lane driving make Oklahoma roads safer?
Did you know that it’s illegal to drive in the left lane in Oklahoma unless you’re doing so only for a brief time in order to pass a slower vehicle in the right lane? Most drivers aren’t aware of this law. That’s in part because police rarely pull over and ticket...
Why would a trucking company be responsible for an accident?
In some cases, if you’re involved in an accident involving a semi-truck, it is just the truck driver who is at fault. For example, truck drivers are prohibited from using handheld devices while they drive. If a driver was holding their cellphone and so they lost...
Immediate medical bills may not be your only concern after injury
When someone gets injured in an accident that is someone else’s responsibility, they are often interested in seeking compensation for medical bills. For instance, maybe you slipped and fell in a store and you believe the store owner was liable. Or maybe you were hit...
Several companies have issued helmet recalls
Before getting on a bicycle, it's important to ensure you are wearing all of the appropriate riding gear. Helmets are especially crucial for protecting our heads when we go for a ride. Whether they purchase a helmet from a large box store or a specialty bike retailer,...
What is the real cost of a spinal cord injury?
You’re driving through an intersection when a semi-truck runs the red light and hits your car. It’s a sudden and very severe accident, and you suffer a significant spinal cord injury. You are rushed to the hospital, but you know it’s going to change the course of your...
5 common causes of auto accidents
Drivers always put themselves at risk of being involved in an auto accident when they get on the road. Statistically, millions of people are involved in auto accidents every year. There is a possibility that every driver will be involved in at least one accident in...
Does your contribution to a crash affect your settlement?
If you have contributed to an accident in Oklahoma, you may be concerned about whether it will affect your settlement. In a nutshell, it will. However, just because you played a role in the crash does not mean you cannot hold the other party liable or recover...
How weather conditions can impact your next long trip
Oklahoma has seen its share of extreme weather, with tornadoes, sub-zero temperatures and heat waves that last for weeks. But it’s not the only place. You only have to watch the news to see how California is experiencing substantial rain while lake-effect snows and...