A strong storm can damage a roof, siding or windows in just a few minutes. After filing a homeowners insurance claim, many Oklahoma homeowners expect their policies to cover the repairs. However, an insurer may deny some or all of a claim if it determines that wear...
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Why early settlement offers after a truck crash can cost you
After a truck accident, an insurance adjuster may offer a settlement that sounds generous. This can be tempting when medical bills are piling up and paychecks have stopped. However, that quick decision could cost thousands of dollars and leave victims struggling for...
How insurers evaluate rideshare driver status after an accident
A rideshare crash can leave you dealing with several insurers. Each company may check the driver’s app status to decide which policy covers the collision. That information often matters because rideshare driving shifts between personal and paid use. Insurers may...
How Oklahoma comparative negligence works in car accidents
A car accident does not always have one person at fault. Sometimes, both drivers can share responsibility, and Oklahoma’s comparative negligence rule determines how that affects compensation. Since a fault decision can change the outcome of a claim, understanding this...
Negligent hiring and party bus accidents: What to know
Whether hired for a divorce party, birthday, bachelorette or some other special occasion, party buses are supposed to be fun. When they’re involved in a crash, however, the injuries associated with a party bus accident can be severe. While the actions of the bus...
How the Monsanto decision could affect product liability claims
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...
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...

