By Edward Lindsey | Published November 20, 2023 | Posted in Personal Injury | Tagged Tags: comparative fault, comparative negligence, damages, negligence |
How Oklahoma’s Comparative Fault Law Could Affect Your Damages After an Accident
Every year, thousands of Oklahomans are injured in accidents. Even people who are exceedingly careful can be victims of automobile crashes, slip and falls, industrial accidents and the like. Someone harmed because of another person’s negligence or misconduct can make a claim for monetary damages. These damages may include medical bills, lost wages, property losses, Read More
Read MoreThe Differences Between a Robbery Charge and a Burglary Charge
Robbery and burglary are both felonies in Oklahoma. While the terms sometimes used interchangeably, they are not the same. Each crime has different elements and punishments. In some cases, a defendant can be charged with both robbery and burglary, but the charges are independent from one another. The primary difference between robbery and burglary is Read More
Read MoreThe Advantages and Disadvantages of Bird’s Nest Custody?
When parents with minor children divorce or end their relationship, child custody can be a major issue. It is well-settled public policy that, absent unusual circumstances, children should have a close relationship with both parents. To encourage parental relationships the family courts often order split custody where each parent has physical custody of the child Read More
Read MoreAre Alimony Payments Permanent?
Alimony is one of the most contentious issues in any divorce case for many reasons. For example, a paying spouse may believe that they have been ordered to pay too much, while the receiving spouse may believe that they are not being paid enough. Another point of contention is the length of an alimony award Read More
Read MoreWhat is Oklahoma’s “Clean Slate” Bill and How Does it Affect Your Ability to File for Expungement?
Having a criminal record can make it difficult to pass a background check and, in turn, can make it difficult to secure housing, employment, security clearances and gain professional licenses. Oklahoma joined a growing list of states in 2022 when it passed a “clean slate” bill, which will automatically expunge eligible criminal records starting in Read More
Read MoreWhy a Medical Expert Is Crucial in Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice cases are some of the most complicated matters in the area of personal injury law. Bringing a successful case requires the plaintiff to establish that the care provided by a doctor or hospital fell below a reasonable standard and that the plaintiff was injured as a result. It is generally not possible to Read More
Read MoreAre Mothers Favored in Child Custody Cases?
Historically there was a presumption that mothers were better caretakers of children than fathers. Therefore, the mother was awarded custody of minor children in many cases. Over time, though, the law has evolved, and with it, gender preference for parental custody plays less and less of a role. While the law is now gender blind Read More
Read MoreThe Difference Between Sexual Assault and Sexual Battery
The state of Oklahoma routinely brings criminal charges against people for sexual battery and sexual assault. Although there is a great deal of overlap in the details of each crime and the punishments for each, sexual assault and sexual battery are charged differently under state law. Sexual battery is a serious felony. The elements of Read More
Read MoreIs There a Waiting Period Before You Can Finalize Your Divorce?
The divorce process can be lengthy depending on the level of disagreement between spouses. Even if your terms are settled amicably, there is a waiting period before you can finalize your marriage dissolution. There is a 90-day waiting period for spouses who share minor children. This three-month “cooling off” period is designed to give the Read More
Read MoreWhat to Do If You Suspect Your Insurer Acted in Bad Faith
Insurance companies have a duty to pay valid claims within the insured’s policy limits in a reasonable amount of time. However, in some instances, an insurer refuses to pay the fair value of a claim without a justifiable basis. When this happens, the insurance company can be sued for acting in bad faith, and the Read More
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