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Oklahoma requires every motorcycle rider to carry liability insurance before riding on public roads in what’s commonly referred to as a “25/50/25” format, meaning $25,000 for bodily injury per person, $50,000 for total bodily injury if multiple people are injured in the motorcycle accident, and $25,000 for property damage. The state mandates minimum coverage limits…

Yes. If a defect in your bike caused a motorcycle accident that left you injured, Oklahoma law gives you the right to sue the manufacturer. These cases fall under product liability law, and Oklahoma applies what is known as strict liability to these claims. That means you do not have to prove the manufacturer was careless….

Yes. If you were injured while riding as a passenger on a motorcycle, Oklahoma law allows you to file a claim against whoever caused the crash. Passengers have the same right to pursue compensation as the rider when it comes to recovering damages for their injuries.This can feel confusing because you may not know who…

Motorcycle accidents in Oklahoma tend to follow a set of recognizable patterns. Distracted drivers, dangerous turns at intersections, and speeding account for a large share of crashes across the state each year. The causes may be predictable, but the consequences for riders remain serious.The scale of the problem is hard to ignore. The Oklahoma Highway Safety…

Motorcyclists often wonder whether they can legally ride between lanes of traffic in Oklahoma. The short answer is no. Lane splitting is prohibited for all riders on public roads under state law. Violating this rule can result in traffic penalties and create serious complications if you are ever involved in a motorcycle accident as well.That said,…

Many riders in Oklahoma assume that the state’s helmet laws apply to everyone on a motorcycle equally. In reality, however, the state only requires certain riders to wear a helmet based on their age. Adults 18 and older are free to ride without one, while younger riders face a strict requirement every time they get…

In Oklahoma, liability for a car accident does not always fall on the driver who hit you. Depending on the facts of your case, other parties may share legal responsibility for the crash. Employers, bars and restaurants, vehicle manufacturers, government agencies, and vehicle owners can all be held legally responsible when their negligence played a role…

Yes. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a legitimate mental health condition that can develop after a car accident. Oklahoma personal injury law allows you to seek compensation for it as a form of non-economic damages, meaning it is a real type of harm recognized by the law as well. If another driver’s negligence caused your crash,…

The most common causes of truck accidents in Tulsa include driver fatigue, distracted driving, speeding, improperly loaded cargo, and poor vehicle maintenance. While each crash is different at the end of the day, the majority of them can be traced back to some form of negligence on the part of the truck driver, the trucking company,…

There are several steps you should take after a truck accident in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to protect both your health and your legal rights. Call 911 immediately, get medical attention as soon as possible, document the scene if you’re able to, avoid making statements about fault, and contact a Tulsa truck accident lawyer before speaking with the…