Personal Injury
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 »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 »
