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Third parties may be held liable for damages arising from a car accident, even if they were not present at the scene. Examples of third parties who may be liable for causing a car accident include vehicle manufacturers if a defective product contributed to the accident, negligent auto repair and maintenance shops, the employer…

Oklahoma’s new DUI law, Senate Bill 54, took effect on November 1, 2025, and dramatically changed how DUI accident cases in Oklahoma City are prosecuted. Now, first-time offenders can face a felony charge and mandatory jail time if they are driving under the influence and any aggravating factors are present, including having a BAC…

To obtain an accident report from the Oklahoma City Police, you may complete an online form and email it with your signed affidavit to the OKC Records Unit, print the online form and mail it with the affidavit to OCPD Headquarters, or bring your signed affidavit and request it in person at the OKC…

To successfully file an injury claim in Oklahoma City, you should first seek immediate medical attention, document the accident scene, your injuries, treatment, and recovery process, and consult an experienced Oklahoma personal injury attorney who can file a claim with the insurance company, negotiate a fair settlement, and, if necessary, file a lawsuit before…

To file a car accident lawsuit in Oklahoma, you must determine the cause of your accident and the parties liable for your damages, file a claim with the at-fault parties’ insurance companies, and, if negotiations fail, you will prepare and file a formal petition with the appropriate court before the statute of limitations expires,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

If you are injured in an accident in Oklahoma that is not your fault, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your damages. But what if the accident was partially your fault? Oklahoma follows a modified comparative fault model that allows you to recover damages if you are less than 51% at fault….