9 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Boating Accident Attorney Are you hiring a boating accident attorney? Avoid common mistakes and make the right choice. Read more and make an informed decision! The U.S. Coast Guard released stats that said there were 4,040 recreational boating accidents in 2022, which is quite high. Boating accidents can …
What Is a Catastrophic Injury? What is a catastrophic injury? Know your legal rights and options for compensation in cases of catastrophic injuries. Learn how to protect your interests. What is a catastrophic injury? Simply put, it’s a severe injury that forever alters a person’s life. These injuries can happen in various ways, from car …
When others engage in reckless driving behaviors, it puts you and your passengers at risk for potentially serious injuries. Driving a car is a complex task and nothing to take lightly. Considering the sheer number of other people on the road and the speed at which most vehicles are traveling, not taking the proper precautions …
What You Should Know About DUI Tests in Oklahoma When you get your driver’s license in Oklahoma, you automatically consent to DUI tests in the event that you are pulled over for being intoxicated while driving. This is called implied consent. This means that, under the law, you must consent to a blood, breath, or …
Oklahoma, like all other states, has what are known as “implied consent” laws. Per these laws, any person who operates a vehicle in the state is considered to have given consent to a blood alcohol concentration test, or breath test, if requested of him or her. While a person has every right to refuse a …
When most people think of DUI charges, they typically think of driving under the influence of alcohol. However, these charges also apply to certain types of drugs. Driving under the influence of alcohol is a very serious crime in Oklahoma. It can result in jail time, high fines, and even a driver’s license revocation. However, …
When you sustain an injury in amotor vehicle accident, the cost of medical treatment can add up quickly. You may need to undergo medical treatment, surgery, or other procedures, and purchase medications. This can result in massive medical expenses, not to mention that you would miss work due to your injury. To cover your medical …
Oklahoma HB 1674 protects drivers who unintentionally hit protestors while trying to drive to safety from civil and criminal liability, but critics argue that the weight it gives to the driver’s interpretation of events opens the door to abuse of the law. In April 2021, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed into law House Bill 1674, …
Most lawsuits related to drunk driving accidents involve an injured person suing the drunk driver who caused the accident, but in some cases, you can sue another party who irresponsibly provided alcohol to the driver. In some car accidents, it is one person’s word against another’s about who is at fault for the accident, but …
Crashes involving multiple vehicles are deadlier and more complex. Any auto collision can lead to serious harm to victims, but severe, catastrophic injuries and fatalities are more common in multi vehicle accidents. High speed and heavy traffic compound the devastation, which is why pileups on highways and interstates often make news headlines. In fact, a …
