Year: 2025
The Critical Evidence That Vanishes After Six Months If you’ve been injured in a semi-truck crash, there’s a ticking clock you might not even know about—and it could determine whether you receive fair compensation or walk away empty-handed. Electronic Logging Device (ELD) data, which tracks every movement and rest period of commercial truck drivers, automatically…
Your World Can Change in Seconds After a Bicycle Crash One moment you’re pedaling through downtown Tulsa, and the next you’re on the pavement with a car’s bumper inches from your face. If you’ve been in a bicycle accident, you know that split second when everything changes—the screech of brakes, the impact, and then the…
Your Defective Product Case May Face a Critical Jurisdictional Decision When you’re injured by a dangerous product, the last thing on your mind is whether your case belongs in state or federal court. However, this jurisdictional question becomes crucial when your damages exceed $75,000 and the defendant operates from another state. Understanding when and why…
When Cable Barriers Fail: The Hidden Danger for Commercial Truck Drivers The shocking reality is that Tulsa County alone has recorded 605 cable barrier hits in just three years, accounting for the vast majority of the 700 total incidents across northeastern Oklahoma. While these barriers have saved countless lives by preventing head-on collisions, they present…
Your Clock Is Ticking After a Bicycle Accident If you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident, you’re likely dealing with medical bills, lost wages, and physical pain while trying to recover. What many accident victims don’t realize is that while they’re focused on healing, a legal deadline is quietly counting down. In Oklahoma, you have…
When Product Defects Meet Fault Rules: Your Recovery Hangs in the Balance A defective product caused your injury, but the manufacturer claims you misused it. In Oklahoma, this scenario could mean the difference between full compensation and walking away empty-handed due to the state’s 51% fault rule. If you’re found to be 51% or more…
Your Truck Accident Case May Have Federal Insurance Protection You Don’t Know About If you’ve been injured in a semi-truck accident, you might be facing more than just physical pain—you’re likely dealing with mounting medical bills, lost wages, and the frustration of navigating complex insurance claims. What many accident victims don’t realize is that commercial…
When Product Defects Lead to Lawsuits: Who Pays the Legal Bills? If you’re a retailer facing a product liability lawsuit in Oklahoma, you might wonder whether the manufacturer must step in to cover your legal costs. The financial burden of defending against product liability claims can be overwhelming, especially when the defect originated with the…
Alarming Statistics Show Increased Danger for Oklahoma Cyclists If you’re a cyclist in Oklahoma, you face significantly higher risks than riders in many other states. With bicyclist deaths increasing 86% since reaching their lowest point in 2010, and 1,155 bicyclists killed in crashes with motor vehicles in 2023 – the highest number ever recorded –…
Last week, an ammonia leak sent dozens of residents to the hospital after a tanker truck driver discovered the vehicle he was operating was leaking the poisonous gas. According to news reports, this was an unprecedented chemical disaster. About the Leak Officials believe the leak occurred due to a mechanical failure of a gasket or…