While focused on the herbicide “Roundup,” the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell could end up having a long reach – with lasting changes for many product liability claims. The decision focuses on when federal law takes priority over state...
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How Oklahoma’s new damages cap affects your claim
A jury hears your case and determines you deserve full compensation for your pain and suffering. Then a state law intervenes and limits what you can actually take home. That is the new reality for injured people in Oklahoma since the state reinstated a cap on...
What is seat belt syndrome?
To be perfectly clear: seat belts do save lives. Roughly 15,000 people get to walk away from car wrecks every year that would otherwise be fatal because seat belts are now standard equipment in motor vehicles. That makes them one of the most significant safety...
What evidence should you preserve after a product-related injury?
Defective, dangerous products slip into the consumer marketplace more often than people realize. In 2024 alone, for example, 15.1 million people were seen in emergency rooms due to product-related injuries. If you find yourself in that predicament in the future, one...
They are not on your side: Dealing with insurance adjusters
After a car accident, you may be shaken up, overwhelmed and just trying to figure out what comes next. In the middle of dealing with your injuries, a damaged vehicle and missed work, the friendly voice of an insurance adjuster who seems to be sympathetic, helpful and...
Summer driving hazards in Oklahoma: your post-accident guide
As the summer driving season heats up, Oklahoma roadways experience a massive shift in traffic patterns and hazards. Families are packing up for road trips along Interstate 40, teenagers are out of school driving to summer jobs, and orange barrels are appearing...
Security cameras and evidence in bus accident cases
Security cameras can play a major role in bus accident cases, especially when there are conflicting stories about how a crash happened. Many buses today are equipped with cameras that capture activity both inside and outside the vehicle, and that footage may help...
What to do if the at-fault driver doesn’t carry enough insurance
Finding out the driver who caused your crash doesn't carry enough insurance is one of the most frustrating moments after an accident. You already suffered injuries, missed days of work and dealt with the stress of recovery. Now you face growing medical bills with no...
Independent contractors vs. employees: Why it matters in trucking accidents
When a truck accident leaves someone with serious injuries or causes a fatality, victims and their survivors want to know who is ultimately responsible for the damage. Unfortunately, the answer may not always be simple. A key issue that has to be established is...
Who is liable in a multi-vehicle pileup?
Multi-vehicle pileups can happen in an instant – and liability is seldom as straightforward as it is in a two-vehicle wreck. One driver may have made a mistake that set things in motion, but others may have worsened the situation with their own mistakes. Ultimately,...

