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Every state has its own rules for how motorcycles can legally operate on public roads. Oklahoma is no exception. And when a crash happens, those rules become relevant in a hurry. Whether you followed them, whether the other driver did, and how any violations factor into fault can all directly affect what your claim is […]

Being in a crosswalk feels like it should mean you’re safe. Legally protected. And in many ways, Oklahoma law does protect pedestrians crossing at designated locations. But being in a crosswalk doesn’t automatically make the driver 100% at fault if something goes wrong, and it doesn’t guarantee a straightforward path to compensation. How crosswalk laws […]

Most people assume that getting hit by a car as a pedestrian works the same way as any other auto accident claim. In some ways it does. But Oklahoma’s fault-based insurance system creates specific considerations for pedestrians, and if you were struck by a vehicle in Claremore, understanding how coverage actually applies to your situation […]

Most people who’ve been hurt in an accident want to know one thing right away: whose fault is it? In Oklahoma personal injury law, that question gets answered through a legal concept called negligence. It sounds technical, but it’s really just a structured way of asking whether someone acted carelessly and whether that carelessness hurt […]

Dog bites don’t just hurt in the moment. For a lot of victims, the attack is over in seconds, but the physical evidence sticks around for years. Permanent scarring, visible disfigurement, restricted movement, and the emotional weight that comes with all of it. If you’re dealing with lasting scars after a dog attack in Oklahoma, […]

When someone slips, trips, or falls on another person’s property, the instinct is to assume the property owner is at fault. That is not always how Oklahoma law sees it. Premises liability law requires property owners to maintain reasonably safe conditions, but the level of responsibility they carry depends on several factors, including who you […]

When a motorcycle accident happens, fault rarely falls entirely on one person. Oklahoma follows a modified comparative fault system, which means the court assigns a percentage of fault to each party involved. Your ability to recover compensation depends heavily on where that percentage lands. Under Oklahoma law, you can still recover damages if you are […]

What Damages Can a TBI Victim Recover in Oklahoma Traumatic brain injuries are expensive. Not just upfront, but for years. Sometimes for the rest of your life. If someone else’s negligence caused your TBI, Oklahoma law gives you the right to pursue compensation that actually reflects what you’ve been through, and what you’re still going […]

Crosswalk accidents happen more often than they should. A driver doesn’t yield. Someone misjudges the distance or just doesn’t see you crossing the street. These collisions can leave you with serious injuries, from broken bones to traumatic brain injuries that change your life. Oklahoma law gives pedestrians the right of way in marked and unmarked […]

The evidence you compile before your initial consultation determines how quickly we can assess liability, calculate damages, and begin negotiations with insurance companies. Strategic preparation ensures we spend consultation time developing your legal strategy rather than identifying missing information. Our friends at Palmintier, Thrower, and Treuting Injury Attorneys discuss documentation strategies with clients who understand […]