Oklahoma City Personal Injury Blog

Social Security Disability is meant to provide financial support to those who are incapable of working and making a living due to a disabling medical condition or illness. Normally, you have to be considered totally disabled and be significantly limited in your “ability to do basic work-related activities” in order to qualify. However, even among…

An accident with a commercial truck can be devastating. A vehicle of that size (up to 80,000 pounds fully loaded) has an incredible amount of momentum. That means it doesn’t stop very easily, and can create a forceful impact even at relatively slow speeds. If you’ve been involved in a truck accident, it’s important that…

Losing your source of income is likely to put you in a tight spot financially, which is a big source of stress. You must be wondering: how long until I can collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? That depends on a couple of factors. While all disability filers must wait a minimum of five…

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is frequently challenging and stressful. On top of that, if a disability is preventing you from working, you are undoubtedly facing financial struggle. When the debt around you is piling up, it’s natural to wonder whether hiring an attorney for your application or appeal is worth it.…

The aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming. There are so many things to think about. Are you or your passengers injured? Is your car totaled? Can you still make it to your destination or is your whole day changed? Do you have groceries in the car that are going to spoil? Believe it…

Millions of people have taken advantage of the convenience of ordering online. Click on the item you desire, and voila! It shows up at your door, often within just a day or two. The problem with millions of packages being delivered daily is that commercial truck traffic has also increased. These drivers may be held…

If you regularly travel along the busy I-35 corridor between Oklahoma City and Dallas, you know it’s full of semi-trucks. And if you follow the news, you also know that it’s frequently the site of deadly crashes, including a multi-vehicle wreck in April 2023 that involved five tractor-trailers. Because of their huge size and weight—up…

Waiting is never easy, and rarely is that truer than when you’re waiting on a financial settlement after a car crash. Ideally, you’d have that money in your bank account before the first medical bill appears, but most of the time the car accident claim process isn’t that quick. As experienced car accident lawyers, we…

In an at-fault state like Oklahoma, the single most critical legal question that needs to be answered after a truck accident (or any other personal injury) is this: Who is liable? The answer to that question not only determines whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation, but also who you have to…

Car accidents are stressful events, and the consequences often extend far beyond the initial shock and damage. While some injuries from a car accident are readily apparent, others may not show symptoms right away. It is important for anyone involved in a car crash to understand that certain injuries can have delayed onset symptoms, meaning…

If you’re receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits for a long period of time, you’ll eventually receive a notice from the Social Security Administration (SSA) that your case is up for a continuing disability review (CDR). These reviews are mandated by law, and the purpose of continuing disability reviews is to verify that a person…

If you’ve been injured severely enough that you can’t work anymore, you might have a variety of legal claims you can pursue. For example: While you may be able to pursue multiple legal avenues to get the compensation you deserve, that doesn’t necessarily mean the outcome of one settlement won’t affect other types of benefits…