You may file a claim or a lawsuit if someone injures you in a car accident. Their insurance company may offer you a settlement to avoid going to court. Whether you should accept the first settlement offer depends on the situation. Learn more below, and speak to a car accident attorney in Tulsa if you […]
In the aftermath of an accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s natural to have many questions. How bad is the damage? Who will pay for repairs? If you’re injured, how severely? How will you pay your medical bills, especially since you must take time off work to recover? What if the other driver tries to […]
It is usually the rear motorist who pays for injuries and damage from a rear-end collision. That motorist or their insurance company is often presumed to be financially responsible due to laws about following from a safe distance and paying attention to the road. However, fault for a rear-end accident is not always so straightforward. […]
Reckless driving is usually considered a criminal offense, which signals how serious a reckless driver’s lapse of judgment is. Behaviors that can be considered reckless driving include: Racing. Speeding well beyond the limit. Passing in an illegal manner. Weaving through traffic. Improperly passing a school bus. Running a red light or stop sign. The statutes […]
You cannot know how much to expect from a car accident settlement until someone has taken a full inventory of your accident-related damages. Many victims allow an experienced car accident lawyer to complete this inventory. After speaking with your doctors and reviewing all other relevant documentation, your Tulsa car accident lawyer can explain how much […]
Some of the most common driving distractions include speaking with others in the vehicle, texting, eating and drinking, and staring at sights in the distance. Any act that takes away from one’s ability to drive safely can be a distraction. There are many reasons why federal authorities and many states are constantly working to reduce […]
Get an attorney for a car accident as soon as you possibly can. If you don’t hire a lawyer right away, you risk missing the filing deadline for your case. Waiting can also compromise critical evidence, as video footage and other key pieces of your case may no longer be available. A Tulsa car accident […]
In a head-on collision scenario, the front of one vehicle strikes the front of an oncoming vehicle approaching from the opposite direction. These accidents typically happen on dual-lane roadways with one travel lane proceeding in each direction. When drivers fail to watch the road attentively or engage in distracted or intoxicated driving, they may cause […]
If you recently sustained injuries in a car crash, you need to take several important steps, including undergoing prompt medical treatment, gathering documents, and retaining experienced legal counsel to represent you throughout your case. Depending on your injuries and other accident circumstances, you may receive various types of monetary damages. The monetary compensation you recover […]
Car accident victims who suffer severe injuries frequently incur high medical costs, not to mention lost income due to not working after their accident. The total settlement or verdict value of a car accident claim depends upon various factors, including the nature and extent of the accident victim’s injuries and the jurisdiction where the claim […]
