Tag Archives: Personal Injury Law

Most Frequently Requested Legal Issues Explained

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In almost two decades of questions from the public at large, I have determined the top five issues people have that compel them to contact an attorney, & created a video for each. 5. Injuries. The public at large is concerned as it should be about what to do if injured. The answer to this question varies greatly depending on the facts and circumstances of your injury. We created a general video to talk about the large umbrella called “tort” law. What might be a tort and what may not be a tort? Could you have a claim? We recommend before contacting an attorney, if you are unsure, think about safety. Did someone fail to keep premises safe? You may already know the area of tort such as an automobile accident or a slip and fall. But what about a child who jumps on an oil rig and his leg … Continue reading →

It’s About Safety – Personal Injury & Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury and Wrongful Death: “It has been shown that to injury anyone is never just anywhere”- Socrates This is a great quote, it is the reverse axiom of the Golden Rule. Personal injury law covers a lot of ground of many different situations of people who are injured. People generally think of legal actions involving automobile accidents and that’s because of the commercials they see. Other categories of claims usually involve safety and safety compliance. Administrative and regulatory agencies create and enforce rules for our safety. If a company or person violates those rules they may be liable for any damages sustained by you or your child. It is all about safety! If someone failed to maintain safe working order, violated safety rules, or created an unreasonably dangerous condition, especially to children, they may be liable for  damages. There are two main aspects for personal injury claims: Liability & … Continue reading →

Personal Safety: Active Shooters

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Advice from the OK City Police Department Tracy Cinocca recently attended a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Course during a Tulsa County Bar Family Law Business Meeting at the OSU Tulsa Center. The speakers were from the Oklahoma City Police Department and gave a presentation titled: Active Shooter, Personal Safety and Domestic Abuse Issues. This blog highlights some of the information from this presentation we found to be particularly insightful. *The information in this blog is to be considered thought provoking; your business or school should have policies in place in the event of a critical incident which are to be followed.* An Active Shooter can be domestic related, work related, school related, emotionally disturbed, and/or a terrorist. Within domestic abuse the dynamic is often such that the victim is paralyzed with fear. The abuser threatens with “if you tell anyone I’ll….” and uses the in-house abuse to find power and control. While domestic abuse can … Continue reading →

Personal Injury Law

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Automobile, Trucking, Commercial Vehicle, Motorcycle, Pedestrian & Multi-Vehicle Accidents We handle serious accidents on the road. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in accident, or even killed, please give us a call to discuss your matter. Remember, there are two aspects in claims: 1. Liability & 2. Damages. Be prepared to discuss these issues. If your accident for us to discuss involves a death of a loved one, ascertain whether that deceased individual left a Will or had a Trust, as well as the names of all possible heirs at-law for us to discuss. We can handle such a claims and address the best course, as to whether a probate action should be filed to establish an Estate. And, remember, if you think you are getting the run around from another party’s insurance company, you probably are. Insurance companies make money by not paying claims, delaying … Continue reading →