In a crash with an 18-wheeler, the occupants of a passenger car or pickup truck will usually suffer the most severe injuries. Professional truck drivers are on the road for up to 11 hours at a stretch and are vulnerable to distractions that could result in...
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What you should know about rapid deceleration during a crash
Many states require drivers to maintain comparatively slow speeds even on interstate highways. That is not the case with Oklahoma, though. In fact, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, motorists can legally drive at 80 miles per hour on many...
What are the elements of sexual battery in Oklahoma?
If a person accused you of sexual battery and you now face sexual battery charges, know that the state cannot establish your guilt without first establishing the existence of certain elements. How many elements the state must prove and what those elements entail...
Does Oklahoma have drug courts?
Drug courts are special courts that allow first-time or low-level offenders the chance to avoid a conviction for a drug charge. They use rehabilitation and monitoring to help a person change habits and alter their lives for the better. According to the Oklahoma City...
What business structure should you choose?
One of the first decisions you will have to make concerning your business is what business structure you will use. There are several distinct options that will impact how you run your business, the legal aspects of your business and almost every other aspect of your...
3 photos to take after a car accident
Motor vehicle accidents happen at an almost alarming rate in the United States. In fact, there are more than 6 million car crashes every single year. Regrettably, many individuals lose their lives or sustain serious injuries in these automobile accidents. Recovering...
Our Legal Services Will Remain Available During The COVID-19 Outbreak
At , our experienced staff remains committed to protecting our clients, staff and community during the COVID-19 pandemic. We also understand that our clients have legal needs that must be fulfilled during this uncertain time. While many...
What is a valid offer?
A valid offer has to be a specific promise and a particular demand from the person who could accept the offer. In determining whether an offer is valid, you look at it from the point of view of the offeree. From a reasonable person in the offeree’s position, would...
What people should know about home disclosures
If people are preparing to sell their home in Oklahoma, chances are they have spent considerable time organizing critical information about their property to make their listing appealing and persuasive to interested buyers. One thing they may not have considered is if...
Do you need to check for recalls on an appliance?
Each of your appliances, from your toaster oven to the fridge, exists to make your life more convenient, comfortable and safe. Not every appliance is completely safe all the time, however. You and other Oklahoma residents should realize that the items meant to make...