El Reno Personal Injury Lawyer

In a small, tight-knit community like El Reno, Oklahoma, people usually look out for each other and take reasonable care to keep others from harm.

But not everybody does what they should, and accidents still happen.

When someone causes a severe accident in El Reno that injures you, the path to recovery is often physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing. But you don’t have to go through it alone.

Cain Law works for injured people in El Reno and throughout Oklahoma, removing the legal burden so you can focus on your well-being. Our team is ready to guide you through your options, answer your questions, and aggressively pursue full compensation for your losses.

Contact our office today for a no-obligation case review with an accident injury attorney in El Reno.

Understanding Personal Injury Law in El Reno

Personal injury law is a framework that lies within civil law. Where criminal law holds people accountable for offenses against the state, civil law lets them pursue money damages for physical, emotional, and financial harm caused by someone else’s careless action or inaction.

If your lawyer can prove that someone else’s wrongdoing caused your injuries, you could be entitled to pursue compensation for losses, including:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Lost earning potential
• Physical pain and emotional suffering
• Lost enjoyment of life
• Loss of consortium (spousal companionship)
• Property damage

Common Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Our El Reno personal injury attorneys have the knowledge and experience to guide you through these different types of cases:

• Motor vehicle accidents – In a recent year, medical bills from car crashes in Canadian County, Oklahoma, totaled roughly $8 million, and those injured lost a combined $902 million in wages. Crashes accounted for over 36 percent of unintentional injury deaths in the county. If a careless driver or trucker hurts you, we have the skills, resources, and experience to hold them accountable.
• Slip-and-fall accidents – These cases are sometimes called premises liability cases. When property owners don’t protect visitors from accidents, our lawyers fight for justice and fair compensation for injured visitors.
• Workers’ compensation – If you were hurt on the job and your employer carries workers’ compensation coverage, you should receive medical and partial wage replacement benefits. We’re prepared to submit claims, file appeals, negotiate for settlements, and stand up for your rights against tight-fisted insurance carriers and employers who try to deny claims to keep their premiums low.
• Nursing home and elder abuse – El Reno’s senior citizens deserve the utmost respect. We fight for their dignity when nursing homes and caregivers fail to protect them or actively cause them harm in long-term care facilities.
• Medical malpractice – Doctors are supposed to help us rather than hurt us. When a medical provider harms a patient through carelessness or recklessness, it is a significant betrayal of trust. If your injury stemmed from medical malpractice, we can pursue compensation so you can build a better future.
• Defective products and drugs – If you were injured after using a defective medication or consumer product, the manufacturer might be liable to compensate you. We have the resources to pursue products liability claims for you.
• Wrongful death – All fatal accidents are tragic, especially those caused by someone else’s negligent actions. Our attorneys can work with the personal representative of the decedent’s estate to pursue the compensation the at-fault party owes after causing a wrongful death.

What Are the Legal Processes in El Reno Personal Injury Cases?

No two personal injury cases are alike, but they often involve certain steps like the following:

• Initial case review – A free consultation with our firm can take place in person or by phone. Our lawyers can listen to your story, identify your case’s strong points, determine how likely it is to succeed, and calculate how much compensation you might be entitled to.
• Investigation – Our rapid-response team can determine exactly how the accident happened and identify who could be liable. The process could include gathering testimony from experts in medicine, accident reconstruction, finance, and other areas, depending on the case.
• Insurance claims – Our lawyers can complete insurance paperwork for you and handle all communications with the insurance company and its lawyers.
• Settlement negotiations – Once the investigation is complete, we can send a demand letter to the liable party’s insurer and try to negotiate a fair settlement. Both sides could agree to work with a third-party mediator whose job is to guide the case toward the best possible resolution for everyone.
• Filing a lawsuit – If negotiations fail, your lawyer can prepare and file a lawsuit within the legally allowable period. A lawsuit puts extra pressure on insurance companies to reach a resolution. It also lets your lawyer ask the court for depositions and subpoenas that could help your case.
• Going to trial – If the insurance company still won’t agree to a fair settlement, our lawyers will be ready to pursue a favorable verdict at trial. Most personal injury cases in Oklahoma settle out of court. However, we aim to prepare each case as if it will go to trial.

According to Oklahoma law, you have two years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you file after the deadline, the court will almost certainly dismiss your case.
A few exceptions exist where a court can toll the statute, effectively pausing the clock. They include the following:

• Injured minor – If the injured person was under 18 at the time of injury, the filing period will end on their 19th birthday.
• Disabled plaintiff – If the injured person has a legal disability, the filing period will end up to one year after the disability is lifted.
• Concealment – If the defendant leaves Oklahoma or conceals their identity while staying in Oklahoma, the filing clock stops until they resurface or return to the state.

How an El Reno Personal Injury Law Firm Can Help You

Monty Cain and his team of El Reno personal injury attorneys have won over $70 million for injured people across Oklahoma, including Canadian County. Our top priority is building strong cases in a manner that’s convenient for our clients.

We understand that accidents never wait for the right time, so our phone lines are open 24/7. Initial consultations with our attorneys are always free, and we’re happy to visit you at your home or hospital if it’s easier for you. You will never owe us anything unless and until we secure compensation for you.

Remember, you aren’t alone in the fight for justice. Contact Cain Law today to speak with a personal injury lawyer in El Reno.