Civil Law
Is the Owner of a Dog the Only One Responsible if You Are Bitten by a Dog?
I had a client who was visiting an apartment complex, and one of the tenant's dogs better on the arm. Now, the dog in question had a pretty serious past. It had attacked several of the other tenants, as well as a couple of other animals, and the landlord who ran the unit was aware of this. They knew of the dog's history, and yet they still allowed the tenant to keep the dog on the premises. Now, by doing that, they have potentially opened themselves up to being liable for the injuries to the person as well, and in that particular case, we were able to help get our client compensation for her injuries at the apartment complex. Read more »Can You Get Compensation From Being the Victim of a Dog Bite?
Can you get compensation for being the victim of a dog bite? Certified paralegal, Christopher Stevens answers that question. Read more »How Do You Read a Motor Vehicle Collision Report in Oklahoma?
How do you read a motor vehicle collision report in the state of Oklahoma? Hey everybody, Christopher Stevens here, a certified paralegal with the Wirth Law Office in Tulsa, Oklahoma working in personal injury law alongside a Tulsa personal injury attorney. I am going to show you how to read a motor vehicle collision report in the state of Oklahoma. Read more »Do You Need to Call the Police After a Motor Vehicle Collision?
Without the police there, there's no ref calling balls strikes, anything like that. It was kind of he said, she said scenario. Read more »Should You Ask for Witness Statements After a Motor Vehicle Collision?
Most of the time, you're probably not going to get too many people to stop. It's one of the unfortunate realities nowadays. But if you are able to get someone who is stopping at the scene, checking to see if people are all right, just ask them, "Hey, would you mind if I get a brief statement from you?" Read more »Can You Sue a Celebrity for Posting a Photo You Took of the Celebrity?
Bieber Sued for Posting Picture of Bieber Simply Being in a Picture Does Not Give You a Copyright It’s no surprise that someone would be sued for posting a photo of a celebrity on Instagram. What about when the person sued is the same person in the photo? Yes, you read that right. Justin Bieber […] Read more »Should I Settle My Tulsa Personal Injury Claim or Go to Court?
Many people ask us questions such as, “Should I settle my Tulsa personal injury claim or go to court?” We will attempt to answer this question here. However, keep in mind there is no simple solution. Each case is different, and details matter. Whether you decide to settle your Tulsa personal injury claim or go […] Read more »Slip and Fall in Oklahoma: Who is at Fault?
Slip and fall accidents in Tulsa, Oklahoma can get complicated. The property owner may be at fault, the plaintiff may be at fault, or both the plaintiff and the property owner could share responsibility for the injury arising from a slip and fall. If you or a loved were injured in a slip and fall […] Read more »Tulsa Auto Accident Lawyer: What is Pain and Suffering?
Putting a dollar amount to pain and suffering in Tulsa, Oklahoma can get complicated. It is usually a jury that determines the merits of a pain and suffering claim in court. In Oklahoma, if you have an accident and suffer disfigurement or dismemberment, you can claim for pain and suffering. Any injury that causes you […] Read more »What is the Time Limit for Filing a Personal Injury Case in Oklahoma?
In typical cases, a personal injury claim in Oklahoma must be filed within two years of the injury. Exceptions include intentional torts, which must be filed within one year. Injuries not discovered until later may qualify for more time. Read more »Tulsa Personal Injury Attorney: How Long Will an Oklahoma Injury Claim Take?
While an Oklahoma injury case is pending, it can seem as if time has frozen in its tracks. Weeks, even months can pass with no significant progress in the case. Many plaintiffs eager to get a personal injury settlement begin to wonder, how long will this take? The answer is seldom straightforward. It could take […] Read more »What is Negligence in Oklahoma Personal Injury Law?
Unreasonably careless behavior can be negligence in Oklahoma personal injury law. When injury attorneys can prove someone's negligence caused another person's injury, the injured party may be awarded compensation. Read more »Tulsa Personal Injury Lawyer: How to Prove Fault in an Auto Accident?
When an auto accident has happened, proving that the other driver was at fault is crucial in your compensation case. To determine the other driver’s fault, you should provide evidence that shows that he or she acted in a manner that was careless and not prudent. If you can prove the other driver acted negligently, […] Read more »Ask the Tulsa Personal Injury Lawyer: Is the Rear Driver Always At Fault?
No. In most cases, it is the rear driver who is thought to be at fault for a car crash. But the back end collision landscape has also been invaded by ‘cash for crash’ scams. Some insurance fraudsters use two vehicles to break suddenly in front of a car and force a collision. If you […] Read more »Tulsa Auto Accident Attorney: What to Do After an Auto Accident
A Tulsa auto accident attorney explains steps to take after a car wreck to protect your safety and prepare for an Oklahoma personal injury claim. Read more »Tulsa Personal Injury Lawyer: Steps in an Oklahoma Personal Injury Claim
Knowing the steps in a personal injury claim can help you better work with your Oklahoma accident attorney to get the best personal injury claim settlement. Read more »Oklahoma Supreme Court Strikes Barrier to Medical Malpractice Cases
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has again stricken a law that required plaintiffs to seek an experts approval before filing medical malpractice lawsuits. Read more »State Ordered to Pay Attorneys Fees in Illegal Drivers License Revocation
In a precedent-setting case, the Oklahoma Dept. of Public Safety was ordered to pay attorney fees after the agency twice illegally revoked a mans drivers license. Read more »Oklahoma Informed Consent Requires Disclosure When Assistants Perform Surgery
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has reversed a district court decision in a Tulsa medical negligence case where a patient said she had not given informed consent for an assistant's involvement in surgical procedures. In Oklahoma medical negligence claims, evidence that a patient did not consent to a particular assistant's participation can be a reason to take a case to trial, the court concluded. Read more »Washington County Judge Upholds Oklahoma Citizen Participation Act
A Washington County court has dismissed a lawsuit on free speech grounds under a fast-track procedure created in the 2014 Oklahoma Citizens Participation Act. The decision runs contrary to two previous OCPA decisions in other libel cases, all of which involve the same group of Rogers County defendants, sued by former District Attorney Janice Steidley. The contrary rulings set the stage for an appellate decision on the Oklahoma law intended to provide timely relief when a libel lawsuit challenges constitutionally protected advocacy. Read more »Constitutional Tensions Strain Oklahoma Courts
Two top courts in Oklahoma's bifurcated court system have published contrary opinions about whether criminal court deadlines include weekends or holidays. The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals maintains a legislative mandate requires it to include count all calendar days in deadlines, even if the court is closed on a day of a deadline. The Oklahoma Supreme Court earlier published an opinion declaring its business-day rules govern some criminal court deadline procedures. Read more »Oklahoma Supreme Court Again Trumps Court of Criminal Appeals
Jurisdictional conflict erupted again in Oklahoma's bifurcated court system when the top civil court ruled in a matter emerging from a criminal case. The matter involved how deadlines are computed when a litigant appeals a motion to disqualify a judge. Read more »Court Overturns Part of Oklahoma Drug Dealer Liability Act
The Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down part of the drug dealer liability law that created broad market share liability for distributors of illegal drugs. Tulsa injury attorneys may still file claims against drug dealers whose activities can be tied to individuals named in a drug dealer liability lawsuit. Read more »Oklahoma Courts Post 1000's of Social Security Numbers Online
Basic Internet Safety Measures Overlooked A Wirth Law Office investigation has revealed that Oklahoma district courts routinely include Social Security numbers, drivers license numbers and birth dates in court records posted online. We launched the investigation after members of the public contacted our office with concerns about how courts use sensitive personal data. The investigation […] Read more »Criminal Court Sides With Civil Court on Oklahoma Sex Offender Registration – Sort Of
In State v. Hurt, the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed a Tulsa District Court ruling that Oklahoma Sex Offenders Registration Act from 2004 and 2007 could not be enforced retroactively. The court said the legislature did not intend the amendments to apply retroactively. Read more »
