Oklahoma Injury Lawyer and Attorney : Tony Laizure of Stipe Law Firm : Serving Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Lawton

A truck driver was approaching the toll gate on the Indian Nations Turnpike, south of McAlester.  For some reason, he decided he had to turn around and go back the other way.  Unfortunately, he made his U-Turn right in front of a "NO U-TURN" sign.  He got stuck and was blocking the road.  It was not yet daylight, and a car with four passengers collided with the truck, as it was impossible to see the truck's lights.

The driver and passengers of the car were seriously injured. The driver had to have neck surgery which resulted in serious and permanent disability.  He hired us and we were able to obtain important photographs and witness statements that were critical to the case.  We also helped the client obtain the necessary medical treatment he needed while waiting for his case to settle.

Had he tried to do this on his own, the insurance company would have most certainly tried to "starve him out" or would have offered a "lowball" settlement.  They would have never turned over the photos and statements that helped us get the case settled.

Accidents involving trucks, semis and other big rigs almost always result in serious injury or death. The trucking company and it's insurance company almost always send an "investigator" out to the scene and try to contact the injured party so they can take a statement from them while they are hurt and scared.  These people simply cannot be trusted as they are only looking out for the interests of the trucking company and its insurance company.

Always consult with an attorney before giving a "statement" to anyone other than a law enforcement officer whenever you have been in an accident.  Find out your rights before you talk to an insurance investigator or adjuster.  Remember, their goal is to pay you as little as possible.

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Motorcycle accidents occur at an alarming rate. Although the cause of the accident is almost never the fault of the rider, the results are too often catastrophic. Biker's often are the victims of drunk drivers not paying attention to the road or unable to operate their vehicles with proper control. In order to try and minimize your recovery, Defendants will make arguments such as "it is just too difficult to see a motorcycle" or "motorcyclists know they are engaging in a dangerous activity".

When you are injured in a motorcycle accident, you are entitled to receive fair compensation for the damage to your bike; you are entitled to have your medical expenses, past and future, paid; you are entitled to recover for lost wages and any damage done to your ability to make money in the future; and you are entitled to recover for physical and mental pain and suffering.

The statute of limitations for a motorcycle accident claim is two years from the date of the accident, so act quickly in order to avoid any unnecessary burden to you or your loved ones.

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More and more trucks, semis, 18 wheelers, whatever you want to call them, are flying up and down are highways and interstates.  These vehicles and their trailers sometimes weigh as much as 80,000 pounds.  That is 40 tons.  When one of these rigs smashes into a passenger car, the outcome for the people in the passenger car is usually pretty bad.

To make matters worse, the trucking company will start building a case against the other driver immediately after the accident. The driver calls the company on his cell phone, the company calls an insurance adjuster and an accident reconstruction expert.  These people work for the truckig company and their job is to make the accident look like it was the fault of someone other than the truck driver.  They start taking statements from witnesses, family members, police officers.  They go to the scene, take pictures, measurements.  They download the "black box" from the truck.

While the other driver is trying to recover from injuries, usually laid up in a hospital, the trucking company is working overtime to try to make sure the injured victim does not get anything.  That is why it is so important to contact a lawyer who is experienced in handling trucking accident cases.  The lawyer for the other driver can hire their own experts and make sure the trucking company does not get rid of important evidence, such as driving logs, the "black box", and at the same time, make sure that the case against the trucking company is being prosecuted aggressively and timely.

Waiting months or even weeks to get started is not a good idea.  If you or someone you know has been injured in a trucking accident, you need to contact a lawyer immediately.

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Auto accidents happen with alarming regularity. The insurance industry has made what should be a relatively simple process of collecting damages from a negligent driver into a nightmare for many people. Not too many years ago, people were able to handle auto accident claims on their own and were treated fairly by insurance companies. Now, the insurance companies make it almost impossible to get a fair settlement for a person injured by the negligence of another driver. They refuse to pay a fair amount for damage to your car, they may not pay for a rental car, they will criticize you for going to the doctor too much, and when you don't go, they say you aren't hurt. I have dealt with insurance companies and their adjusters for years and know how to get the most out of the insurance company.

When you are injured in an Auto accident, you are entitled to receive fair compensation for the damage to your car; you are entitled to have your medical expenses, past and future, paid; you are entitled to recover for lost wages and any damage done to your ability to make money in the future; and you are entitled to recover for physical and mental pain and suffering.

The statute of limitations for an Auto or trucking accident claim is two years from the date of the accident, so act quickly in order to avoid any unnecessary burden to you or your loved one.

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