If an animal attacks you, you may be able to file a lawsuit on the grounds of premises liability. For example, a dog owner is responsible for handling their pet when it is around people. If a dog bites you, the pet’s owner is negligent, and you can hire an Oklahoma premises liability lawyer to …
Who Can I Sue in a Premises Liability Claim in Oklahoma?
Slipping on wet floors, falling down an unsafe staircase, tripping over torn carpeting, or even being assaulted in an unsecured parking lot are some of the many ways victims can be hurt on someone else’s property. When those injuries occur because of the property owner’s negligence, victims are entitled to receive compensation from the property …
How Do I Increase My Personal Injury Settlement?
If you have been injured in an accident, you want to receive the largest amount of money possible to make you whole again. While money cannot take away the pain, money can help you pay for treatments and help you not have to rush back into working while you are still recovering. If you have …
Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable?
It often feels as if there is a tax on just about everything. We pay income tax, sales tax, capital gains tax, property tax, inheritance tax–you get the idea. So it is reasonable to wonder if a settlement you receive for a personal injury claim is also taxable. While the short answer is “no,” there …
Can I Wait a Few Months to Pursue a Personal Injury Claim?
You can wait a few months to seek damages as part of a personal injury claim. However, you should file your personal injury claim sooner rather than later. If you wait too long to file a personal injury lawsuit, you risk missing out on your chance to get compensation from anyone responsible for your injury. …
What Are Compensatory Damages?
It is no surprise to anyone that serious injuries cause physical pain. But we do not always consider the other costs of injuries–the medical bills, the time spent recovering, and the emotional toll, to name a few. When someone else causes your injury, it is not fair for you to shoulder those costs or be …
Can My Lawyer Accept a Settlement without My Consent?
You can give your attorney the power to accept a settlement without your consent. If you do, your lawyer can approve any settlement offer that comes their way. Fortunately, when you have an experienced Oklahoma personal injury lawyer at your side, you can partner with an attorney that will only accept a settlement that lines …
Can You Get a Ticket Days After an Accident?
Prospective clients often want to know if they can receive a traffic ticket days after an accident. The following is an overview of this topic that will inform you about which circumstances will make it more likely that you will receive a ticket days after an automobile accident. Some Drivers Can Receive Traffic Tickets After …
Who Is Liable in a Pile-Up?
Car accidents can result in devastating injuries and property damage, regardless of the number of cars involved in a collision. However, more vehicles can certainly increase the risks and scope of the damage. Usually, these types of car accidents stem from a single event that creates a cascading effect, with the potential for many additional …
Can a Lawsuit Be Reopened After Settlement?
After a personal injury lawsuit is filed, each side begins preparing to make their case before a judge and to have the court decide the issues that cannot be agreed upon. At any time during this process, the parties may be able to resolve their differences. Settlement means there has been an agreement between the …