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When someone is injured in an accident or harmed by another person’s actions in Wagoner, one of the key questions the court may consider is whether the conduct amounted to gross negligence. Oklahoma law recognizes several levels of negligence, but gross negligence stands out as the most serious, involving behavior far beyond ordinary carelessness. Understanding what qualifies as gross negligence is important because it can…
We often get questions about how long it takes to settle a car accident claim. The answer depends on several factors—including the severity of your injuries, the complexity of your case, and the willingness of the insurance company to negotiate fairly. While some cases resolve quickly, others can take months or even over a year. Understanding what affects the timeline can help you set…
Oklahoma uses a legal rule called the modified comparative negligence doctrine to decide how compensation is awarded when more than one party shares responsibility for an accident. Here’s what you need to know about how this doctrine works and why it matters for personal injury cases in Oklahoma. What Is Comparative Negligence? Comparative negligence is a legal concept that assigns fault to all parties…
After an accident, dealing with insurance claims can be stressful, especially if disputes arise. Insurance companies can provide financial protection, but disagreements over coverage, fault, or settlement amounts can delay compensation and add to your burdens. We’ll discuss some of the common causes of insurance disputes in Wagoner County and offers practical steps to resolve them effectively. Common Causes of Insurance Disputes Insurance disputes…
Nursing Home Neglect in Wagoner County harms some of our most vulnerable family members. Nursing Home neglect is similar to abuse in certain respects, but there are important differences between the two. “Abuse” means causing or permitting the infliction of physical pain, injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, unreasonable restraint or confinement, or mental anguish, or the deprivation of nutrition, clothing, shelter, health care, or…
Burn Injuries at work entitle you to medical treatment and many other benefits. Those benefits include temporary and permamant disability payments, depending on the sevarity of your injury. In July of 2017, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) began a partnership with the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) drug development company. This partnership is focusing on creating an antibody that fights release of histones. Histones are proteins…
Wagoner County Nursing Home Abuse is serious and much more common than people think. In May of 2017, a Vietnam Veteran was found dead in his Talihina Nursing Home, The Talihina Veteran’s Center. The man choked on a 2-foot long trash bag. Family members are in grief and shock after receiving the autopsy report. In this same nursing home in October of 2016, another…
Wagoner Elder Abuse Attorneys According to the American Psychological Association, every year, over 4 million older Americans are victims of physical, psychological, and other forms of abuse and neglect or other personal injury. With such alarming statistics, individuals are taking action on behalf of their elderly loved ones to get them the legal help they need. Unfortunately, several nursing home facilities are notorious for…