If there is one certainty in life, it is its inevitable end – but when, where, and how we pass away is not knowledge we are given. What we do have is the power to prepare for that passing. Estate planning empowers us to determine what happens to our assets, property, and legacy when we pass. This article covers the basics of estate planning in Oklahoma, including: What estate planning is and why we need it (it is not just for when we die!). What trusts are, and the essential and versatile role they can play in Oklahoma estate planning. Why the right time to start your estate plan is always now. What Is Estate Planning, And Why Do We Need It In Oklahoma? Estate planning empowers you and protects the ones that you love. It is the process of thinking ahead to your death or incapacitation and setting up legal tools and mechanisms to guarantee your wishes will always be respected. From distributing real and personal property to those…Read More
Of all the accidents that happen every day on Oklahoma roads, none are so terrifying, dangerous, or deadly as those involving large trucks and other commercial vehicles. This article breaks down important facts every driver needs to know about trucking accidents and the personal injury claims needed to obtain financial compensation for the injuries they cause, including: The main causes of trucking accidents in Oklahoma and the types of severe injuries they cause. Who can be held liable and made to pay for the damages suffered in trucking accidents? How much a trucking accident personal injury claim can be worth in Oklahoma. What Are The Most Common Causes Of Commercial Vehicle Or Trucking Accidents Across Oklahoma? While every accident is unique, one factor tends to emerge again and again in trucking accidents across the state: inattention. Truckers are in their trucks for so long and driving for so many hours that sometimes they are not paying as close attention as they should. All it takes is a single moment of…Read More
Car accidents are complex and messy, both physically, and legally. While they are generally over in seconds, their consequences can ripple out over lifetimes. This article explains a number of specific situations that can complicate the personal injury claim compensation recovery process in Oklahoma, including: How partial fault for the accident will impact your personal injury claim and compensation. Dealing with uninsured or underinsured drivers in Oklahoma roadway accidents. How to pay for the medical care you need while you await the personal injury compensation. How Will Partial Fault For My Car Accident Impact My Personal Injury Claim? In the most complicated car accidents, it is often unclear who should bear most of the blame for the crash. Inevitably, both drivers have done one or more things wrong, and you could find yourself partially at fault for the accident that caused your injuries. Fortunately, Oklahoma operates under a comparative negligence system. This means you can still claim compensation but will lose a portion of it equivalent to the amount of…Read More
If you have been hurt by someone else’s negligence, such as in most car or truck accidents, Oklahoma law entitles you to financial compensation for your injuries and associated costs and suffering. This article explains the basics everyone in the state needs to know about how to do so in case you, someday, have the misfortune of being in an accident. This includes: How to begin the personal injury claim process after an injury in Oklahoma. Some of the common tactics used by insurance companies to delay, deny, or diminish claims. What happens when an insurance company is unwilling to offer a reasonable settlement? How Do I Begin The Personal Injury Claim Process After An Accident With Serious Injuries In Oklahoma? If you have just been in an accident or have only now begun to realize the extent of your injury after a car accident or other, there is no time to lose. The sooner you begin the personal injury process, the better your chances are of a full recovery…Read More
