After a car accident in Oklahoma, you may face heavy medical costs while unable to work. Naturally, you’ll ask, “How long does a car accident settlement take? When will I receive compensation for my medical bills, missed days at work, and property damage?” The quick answer: “It depends.” Generally, the sooner you contact a qualified […]
As of the end of 2021, the most recent date for available statistics, there were 2,597,441 licensed drivers in Oklahoma. Although Oklahoma law requires drivers to have a minimum amount of car insurance, 13.4 percent of Oklahoma drivers are uninsured. Thousands more are underinsured, which means they have the minimum required insurance which turns out […]
Whether you are the driver or a passenger involved in a car accident with another vehicle, your immediate reaction is disbelief. It may take you a minute or two to decide what to do next. There are quite a few things you need to do in order to preserve your rights and get the proper […]
Car accidents happen for many reasons and while most drivers operate their vehicles with care, accidents still occur. In Oklahoma, around 74,000 car accidents occur each year. What are the most common causes of car accidents? Here we list some of the more documented scenarios that lead to car accidents. caDriving While Impaired We hear […]
The statute of limitations for anyone who has been in a car accident in the State of Oklahoma is two years from the date of the accident. While that seems pretty black and white, there are a lot of gray areas. The Modified Comparative Fault Oklahoma has a modified comparative fault rule which is designed […]
Despite the fact that Oklahoma requires all drivers to carry automobile insurance, some drivers do not, or they carry just the minimum required amount of insurance. Suppose these drivers are at fault when an accident occurs. In that case, your automobile insurance policy may become the only hope you have for the repair of your […]
When most people think about car accidents, they think about the drivers of the vehicles. Passengers are sometimes overlooked. However, passengers often have very little control over what happens to them while riding in a vehicle. Someone else at-fault can cause serious damages to a passenger. The person at fault could be the driver of […]
Rise of Uninsured Motorist Amid COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on families throughout Oklahoma, the country, and the world. Along with the human toll, there are mounting financial costs associated with the virus as unemployment and personal financial issues mount. This is creating difficult choices for people, some who may drop their […]
Winter weather throughout Oklahoma City is blamed for a series of car accidents and injuries. According to a January 11, 2020 Oklahoma News 4 report, icy roads contributed to more than a dozen crashes over a two day period. With more adverse weather on the way, drivers are urged to take precautions. Adverse Weather Plays […]
Police are still investigating a fireball crash in rural Colbert which killed two people in two different vehicles. Early reports indicate that Ramon Flores, of Cartwright, slammed into Kurt Horn, of Plano. Flores was northbound in the southbound lane of Highway 75. Witness Timothy Witt said Flores was travelling on the wrong side of the […]
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