Filing a police report is an important step after a car accident. The police report will provide vital evidence to use in your accident claim. It also ensures that you collect ample evidence at the accident scene before this evidence is destroyed. Learn how to file a police report for a car accident and why […]
After a car accident in Oklahoma, you may face heavy medical costs while unable to work. Naturally, you’ll ask, “How long does a car accident settlement take? When will I receive compensation for my medical bills, missed days at work, and property damage?” The quick answer: “It depends.” Generally, the sooner you contact a qualified […]
As of the end of 2021, the most recent date for available statistics, there were 2,597,441 licensed drivers in Oklahoma. Although Oklahoma law requires drivers to have a minimum amount of car insurance, 13.4 percent of Oklahoma drivers are uninsured. Thousands more are underinsured, which means they have the minimum required insurance which turns out […]
Alimony is a sum of money paid by one spouse to the other when they separate or divorce. In Oklahoma, there are many factors affecting whether a spouse is entitled to alimony, which is often referred to as spousal support. The purpose of the support is to help one spouse, who is in need, gain […]
In 2020, the most recent year for which there are statistics, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported there were 415,000 semi-truck accidents. Thousands of them resulted in death, in most cases, the death occurred in the passenger cars. Thousands more people were injured so severely that their lives and the lives of their families […]
Child support decisions and determinations are based on several factors, including relative income between the parents and the individual needs of their child. These decisions might consider things like whether health insurance is available from one parent or if there are other children or dependents in the home. Of course, all of these circumstances can […]
Whether you are the driver or a passenger involved in a car accident with another vehicle, your immediate reaction is disbelief. It may take you a minute or two to decide what to do next. There are quite a few things you need to do in order to preserve your rights and get the proper […]
Taking on the responsibility of fostering children can be complex and challenging. To ease the process and to ensure that anyone who becomes a foster parent has a consistent set of tools and resources in Oklahoma, the state has created a list of foster parent rights that helps foster parents focus on caring for the […]
Protective orders are available to anyone who has suffered harassment or abuse including abuse against children from a relative, spouse, or ex. It could also be someone you lived or worked with, or who committed a violent crime or attempted to commit a violent crime against you. The process for protective orders in Oklahoma includes […]
Car accidents happen for many reasons and while most drivers operate their vehicles with care, accidents still occur. In Oklahoma, around 74,000 car accidents occur each year. What are the most common causes of car accidents? Here we list some of the more documented scenarios that lead to car accidents. caDriving While Impaired We hear […]
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