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After experiencing a car accident in Oklahoma, you are likely facing many questions and new challenges when trying to understand what damages you are eligible to recover. This is especially overwhelming, as you’re likely trying to work on your legal case while healing from your injuries.  At Warhawk Legal, we want to help simplify…

In Oklahoma, if you’re the victim of a personal injury, you may be eligible to collect compensation from the negligent third party through a settlement or jury verdict. But, like most states, there is usually a limit on how long you can collect compensation, known as the statute of limitations.  In this guide, we’ll…

Insurance is an important and legally mandated part of driving on Oklahoma roads. An insurance policy helps mitigate risk by insuring you against some of the costs of a potential accident, just in case the worst happens.  However, sometimes Oklahomans drive without insurance for various reasons. So what happens if an uninsured driver is…

The need to allocate fault for a collision often leads to accusations levied at the scene of a crash. Both drivers involved in a collision may try to lay the blame for the incident on the other. Sometimes, one party clearly caused the crash while the other did little to contribute to it. Even…

When someone dies unexpectedly, their surviving family members face numerous significant challenges. They have to plan a memorial service and deal with the other practical needs generated by someone’s death. There could be probate matters to attend to, as well as a challenging process of reallocating household responsibilities among the survivors. Someone’s death usually…

Many crash risk factors are within the control of drivers. They choose the routes they follow, the way they operate their vehicles and how they allocate their attention. Vehicle maintenance and consistent compliance with state traffic statutes can also have a major impact on someone’s chances of a car wreck. Certain issues, including the…

Naturally, the amount and types of damages you can collect after a semi-truck accident hinge on the extent of your injuries and the circumstances of your personal injury case. If you qualify for financial compensation, you may secure non-economic and economic damages or even both to help regain your financial stability and benefit from…

Many drivers fear collisions with semi-trucks more than other types of crashes. That fear is actually quite logical, as bigger vehicles can cause more significant vehicle damage and also worse physical injuries. A crash between a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck can leave the smaller vehicle unsafe to drive and might produce severe injuries…

The vast majority of motor vehicle collisions occur because of preventable driver mistakes. Someone exceeds the speed limit or runs a red light and ends up injuring other people. A snap decision or a bad habit of not complying fully with traffic laws can have damaging and expensive consequences. That is as true for…

Some Oklahoma motor vehicle crashes occur due to unpredictable and frankly uncontrollable circumstances. Someone who just purchased a new vehicle may not know about a defective component that fails while they are on the highway. Issues with the road or inclement weather can also increase the likelihood of a crash occurring. However, many collisions…