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Oklahoma City Legal Issues Blog

What is the pain and suffering multiplier?

It is not uncommon for victims of catastrophic accidents and their family members to experience emotional duress and physical pain following the adverse incident. The law accounts for this special type of damage by allowing courts to compensate individuals for “pain and suffering.” Pain and suffering is highly subjective and ...
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Motorcycle crashes, handlebars and serious injuries

When a motorcycle collision takes place, victims suffer injuries in different ways. Some crashes eject people from their motorcycles, while others sustain serious injuries due to the impact of a much larger vehicle. Motorcycle accidents are unique for different reasons. Not only are motorcyclists more vulnerable in traffic accidents, but ...
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Identifying the vehicle liable for fatalities in a multi-car crash

Unlike minor fender benders, a collision between a big rig and your car, traveling at highway speeds on I-35 or I-44 in Oklahoma, can have devastating consequences. We often represent clients injured in crashes that caused the death or life-altering injury of a loved one.  According to the Insurance Institute ...
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Should I look for a new doctor?

You expect your doctor to provide quality care. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and a lack of care can have a devastating impact on your health and wellness. If you recognize any of the following signs of poor medical care, it is time to look for a new doctor.  ...
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Traumatic brain injuries: What you should know

Traumatic brain injuries affect millions of Americans every year. Approximately 1.5 million people receive traumatic brain injuries annually, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those cases, 50,000 people die, 230,000 are hospitalized and 80,000 to 90,000 people experience long-term disabilities due to the injury. TBIs can cause ...
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How can I help my husband after a spinal cord injury?

Anyone involved in a serious car crash realizes how quickly everything can change. If your husband has suffered a spinal cord injury, your lives are likely on hold. The whole family may feel the effects.  You are no doubt dealing with a mountain of medical bills. At the same time, ...
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Serious emergency room errors can lead to injury or death

Your spouse is diabetic, so you and they are always careful about what they eat and mindfully monitor their blood sugar levels. You went to work and left your spouse at home, because they were feeling a little under the weather, but their diabetes didn’t seem to be involved. You ...
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How does wrong-site surgery occur?

Many people are quite shocked to hear stories about botched surgeries. While surgeries are usually safe and successful, mistakes do sometimes occur, either due to surgeon error or miscommunication. Wrong-site surgery is a term for a surgery that occurs in the wrong part of the body. Wrong-site surgeries are most ...
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How to interview a surgeon for peace of mind

There may come a point in your life when you require a medical procedure. It doesn’t matter if it’s a minor procedure or an advanced surgery, nothing changes the fact that you’re sure to be nervous. Among the many things rushing through your head is the potential for a mistake to ...
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How common is medical misdiagnosis?

No one wants to get a serious illness. But if you are suffering from symptoms that are affecting your ability to work or enjoy everyday life, you want an answer to what might be wrong with you. Unfortunately, an estimated 10-20% of people will receive a medical misdiagnosis when they are seen ...
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