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Property accidents rarely have just one cause. When you’re injured on someone else’s property, figuring out who’s responsible gets complicated fast. Oklahoma doesn’t use an all-or-nothing approach to fault. Instead, we follow a comparative negligence system that lets injured people recover compensation even when they share some blame for what happened. This matters more than […]

Why Alcohol, Drugs, And Impairing Substances Make Every Road More Dangerous Driving under the influence remains one of the most preventable—and most devastating—causes of serious crashes today. Many people think impaired driving only involves alcohol, but the truth is much broader. Prescription drugs, illegal substances, marijuana, over-the-counter medications, and even some sleep aids or pain […]

Second impact syndrome doesn’t just complicate medical treatment. It changes everything about a brain injury claim. When someone takes another hit to the head before they’ve healed from the first one, the consequences can be catastrophic. We’re talking about rapid brain swelling, permanent disability, even death. And legally? These cases operate on an entirely different […]

Getting into a car accident is stressful enough without worrying about whether you’re saying or doing the right things afterward. But the truth is, the decisions you make in those first hours and days can have a major impact on any insurance claim or legal action down the road. Most people don’t set out to […]

Drunk driving is a serious public safety issue that claims thousands of lives each year. While the focus often falls on the individual who chose to drive under the influence, there are circumstances where establishments that served alcohol may also bear responsibility. This article explores the concept of third-party liability in drunk driving cases, particularly […]

Proving a wrongful death case isn’t just about showing that your loved one died. We have to prove causation, and in some cases, that can be difficult. What does that mean? It means we need to draw a direct line from what the defendant did (or failed to do) to your family member’s death. Not […]

After a car accident in Oklahoma, one question comes up constantly: What happens if both drivers share some blame? The answer isn’t simple. Oklahoma uses what’s called modified comparative negligence, and it can make or break your injury claim. At Wandres Law Injury and Accident Attorneys, we explain this law to clients almost daily. It’s […]

People use “lost wages” and “lost earning capacity” interchangeably. They shouldn’t. These are two distinct types of damages in personal injury cases, and understanding the difference can mean tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in your settlement. At Wandres Law Injury and Accident Attorneys, we see clients every week who don’t realize they’re […]

Airbags save lives — no question about it. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), airbags have saved over 50,000 lives since they became standard in vehicles. But like any safety feature, they’re not perfect. Most of the time, airbags work precisely the way they’re supposed to: they cushion the blow and reduce […]

Most people think about car accident costs in simple terms. Vehicle repairs. Medical bills. Maybe some lost wages. But distracted driving crashes in Oklahoma? They carry a price tag that’s staggering. Transportation research shows that traffic accidents resulting in fatalities or serious injuries caused $18 billion in economic losses across Oklahoma in a recent year. […]