Evaluating the value of a personal injury claim is often the most difficult part of any legal matter. My clients ask me from the onset "what is this worth?" Many are searching for a simple ballpark figure, but others seek exact figures. Far too often, and especially right after an accident or personal injury, it's… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Personal Injury Claims
Business Defamation
Here's a story that touches on the business aspects of defamation, libel or slander. You'll remember our previous discussions about defamation, and it's consequences in personal cases. Apparently, Bob Tyler Toyota, in Pensacola, Florida, believed that defamation was okay for the competitive "advantage." In particular, employees of the dealership thought that portraying Shawn Esfahani, the owner… Continue Reading
Get in Line to File
Just a reminder that Oklahoma's tort "reform" bill goes into effect on November 1, 2011. If you have a claim you feel exceeds the statutory cap on non-economic damages ($350,000.00), you need to get working, get it filed, and start suing the bad guys (or gals). If you need assistance, give us a call at… Continue Reading
Helping Clients Settle Bad Faith Insurance Claim
This week has been very successful for my firm. We relocated our offices, and managed to get things up and running. I also had the opportunity to finalize the settlement of a bad faith action for one of my clients against an insurance company who failed to act appropriately in an insurance adjustment claim. My… Continue Reading
When Dogs Attack
I'm not sure what's going on this time of year, but lately I've been fielding a lot of inquiries about dog bites. Unfortunately, it seems as though a lot of Oklahomans are having to face the tragic issue of dealing with vicious dogs. The reality of these cases is that most dog bite victims finds… Continue Reading
Beware of the Truckers
When I was learning to drive, my Driver's Education teacher made us watch a film on the devastating effects of driving. It wasn't one of those blood-splattered-on-the-highway films, this one talked about various risks associated with driving, things that could cause problems. Back then we didn't have cell phones, at least the prevalent number we… Continue Reading
Simple Ways to Ruin Your Claim
We get a fair number of calls to our office from clients seeking information regarding their claims. Most of the clients wish to get some information, and then use that to make a decision about their future. We always offer free in-person and telephone consultations regarding claims, so it's alright to keep asking the questions…. Continue Reading
Defamation, Libel, & Slander, Oh My!
There are a number of cyclical legal issues that keep people fishing for assistance. One of those is the issue of defamation. Generally, defamation is an all-encompassing category for the torts of libel and slander. Libel is a malicious statement that is published (written, picture, or printed) to a third party. See 12 O.S. 1441…. Continue Reading
Insurance Scam?
A friend of mine called me today regarding his insurance company's suggestion to go to their "preferred provider." He stated that the insurance adjuster suggested he could repair his car at another repair shop, but he might have to pay more for the work. The "preferred provider" would repair the vehicle without any additional costs…. Continue Reading