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What To Do After Suffering a Spinal Cord Injury in Oklahoma City
A spinal cord injury can completely transform your life and the lives of your family members in an instant. Knowing what steps to take after a spinal cord injury can help protect your ability to physically recover as well as your right to recover damages if another party’s negligence or wrongdoing caused your injury. …
Most Common Types of Distractions that Lead to Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines distracted driving as “any activity that diverts attention from driving.” Driving distracted is a leading cause of car accidents and contributes to thousands of deaths every year. If you have been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, you have the right to seek recovery…
Compensatory vs Punitive Damages Explained in Oklahoma
When you file a personal injury claim in Oklahoma City, you are seeking compensation for injuries you suffered because of another party’s negligence or wrongdoing. In Oklahoma, there are two broad types of damages that you could receive. The first type is compensatory damages, which are designed to compensate you for your losses and…
Comparative Negligence Laws in Oklahoma
If you are involved in an accident in Oklahoma and were partially at fault, you may still be able to recover compensation for your damages. Whether you can recover compensation and how much you can recover is determined in part by the percentage of fault assigned to you. Insurance companies and defense attorneys work…
Common Defenses in Oklahoma City Wrongful Death Lawsuits
A wrongful death is any death caused by another party’s negligence or wrongful actions. If your loved one died because of another party’s fault, you may be entitled to recover compensation. While no amount of money can compensate for the loss of someone dear to you, recovering financial compensation can help ease some of…
Can You Sue for a Car Accident If You Are Not Hurt in Oklahoma City?
Car accident suits are generally based on negligence. To prove negligence, you must establish that you suffered damages that were caused by the defendant’s breach of duty to you. However, damage extends beyond physical injuries. If you suffered other damages that were caused by your car accident, you may be able to sue and…
Can I File a Lawsuit Against a Mechanic or Auto Repair Shop in OKC?
When you take your vehicle to a mechanic or auto repair shop, you rely on them to repair your car correctly. You trust that they will do what is necessary to ensure your vehicle is safe to drive or that they will tell you if they cannot do so. If a mechanic or auto…
What Types of Burn Injuries Qualify for a Lawsuit in Oklahoma?
Burn injuries are often extremely painful and can result in disfigurement, disability, and a host of other economic and non-economic damages. If you have suffered a burn injury due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your damages. The personal injury attorneys at Warhawk Legal have decades…
What Is The Role of Expert Witnesses in Car Accident Cases?
Expert witnesses can be a valuable asset in an Oklahoma City car accident case. If your case goes to trial, they can help you prove causation, liability, and damages by explaining complex evidence to the judge and jury. Even if your injury case does not go to trial, expert witnesses can assist in building…
How To Prove Negligence in an Oklahoma City Wrongful Death Claim
The loss of a loved one is one of life’s greatest sorrows. When someone you love dies due to the negligence of another party, the grief and anguish can feel overwhelming. No amount of money can compensate for your loss. However, recovering monetary damages can help ease some of the burdens caused by your…