The Oklahoma Supreme Court recently struck down a state law that limits the amount of noneconomic damages personal injury victims may be entitled to in claims. Personal injuries can be caused by a number of different factors. Motor vehicle accidents, slips, trips, or falls, and getting struck by or against objects are all common examples …
Do You Qualify for a Personal Injury Case?
If you have suffered losses due to injuries caused by the reckless actions of another person, you may be entitled to compensation through a personal injury case. Personal injuries are often incurred during events referred to as âaccidents’. While they may have occurred unintentionally, the fact is they are often due to the reckless and …
What Damages can I Claim for a Slip and Fall?
Damages you may be entitled to in a slip and fall claim compensate you for losses you suffer now and in the years to come. Slips and falls that occur in public places can leave you suffering serious injuries. While often referred to as ‘accidents,’ they are generally caused by the reckless and negligent actions …
Are There Trial Alternatives in Oklahoma?
Alternative dispute resolution, in the form of mediation or arbitration, is a less costly and less stressful alternative to taking your personal injury case to trial. Movies and TV series show lawyers delivering show stopping arguments at trial, thereby securing big wins for their clients, but that is not how most legal cases turn out, …
OK Ends Damages Cap on Pain and Suffering
The Oklahoma Constitution prohibits caps on noneconomic damages in wrongful death lawsuits, and in 2019, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that a cap on noneconomic damages in personal injury lawsuits is also unconstitutional. In a personal injury lawsuit, the plaintiff is trying to prove that the defendant’s negligence caused the plaintiff’s injuries. The economic damages …
3D Printing and Personal Injury
3D printing is transforming personal injury claims, helping victims overcome challenges in proving pain and suffering. While the technology itself is not new, many different industries are just beginning to tap into the potential of 3D printing. 3DPrinting.com, an online source for news, education, and developments related to the technology, describes it as the production …
What is a Contingency Fee?
Some personal injury lawyers accept payment on a contingency basis, which is when you only pay your lawyer after the defendant pays you a settlement or after a court decides the case in your favor. If you have seen commercials on TV for personal injury lawyers, you probably considered hiring one after an accident left …
Personal Injury While in an Airbnb
If you get injured because of unsafe conditions in an Airbnb house or other vacation rental property, the owner of the property could be responsible for the cost of the medical bills resulting from your injury. During the COVID-19 pandemic, staying in a vacation rental such as you might book through Airbnb may seem like …
How Do I Prove an Injury for a PI Lawsuit in OK?
Trying to obtain compensation for a personal injury? Here is what you will need. After a car accident, slip and fall, or other type of serious personal injury, you will want to receive compensation for your damages. It may be clear to you that you were injured in the accident, but how can you prove …
When Should I Contact a Lawyer After an Accident?
Accidents are always unexpected. You can experience an injury anywhere, at anytime. Most people do not know what to do after an accident and whether they need to talk to a lawyer. Some injured victims underestimate the importance of contacting an attorney following an accident. However, the sooner you consult with a skilled lawyer, the …
