When it’s time to move your loved one into a nursing home, deciding where they should live is often a difficult decision. To accommodate America’s aging population, there are more than 15,000 certified nursing homes nationwide and nearly 300 in Oklahoma alone. Choosing the right one requires a lot of research, including determining your budget and ruling out nursing homes that don’t fit into it. Because nursing homes are so expensive, it’s common for people to make decisions based on cost. Not-for-profit nursing homes are often attractive options because they’re frequently less expensive than ..read more

To legally drive in Oklahoma, you’re required to carry liability insurance in case you cause or contribute to a crash that injures another person or their property. Many drivers choose to increase their coverage to reduce their financial liability, and some also choose to add coverage such as Medical Payments (Med Pay) coverage to help pay for their own medical bills after crashes. When drivers buy auto insurance, they expect it to be honored and paid out in a fair and timely manner when a crash occurs. However, this doesn’t always happen. It’s more common than you might think for insurance co ..read more

Many vehicle owners opt to add tint to their vehicles or darken existing tint. Window tint serves many useful functions, including reducing sun glare, protecting occupants’ skin and vehicles’ interiors from the sun’s harmful rays, reducing interior temperatures when vehicles are parked outside, increasing privacy, and more. The darker the tint, the more pronounced these benefits are. However, dark window tint has a few downsides. It can make it more difficult for drivers to see out of their windows, for other drivers to see them and communicate non-verbally, and for police officers to know if ..read more

Did you know that some crashes in Oklahoma are caused by drivers who escape without so much as smudging their vehicle’s paint? Worse yet, in some cases, the drivers who cause these crashes aren’t even aware they caused them! These types of crashes are called “miss-and-run” accidents. Because the at-fault drivers leave the scene of the accidents, it’s difficult for victims to get compensation compared to crashes where at-fault drivers stop. Miss-and-run accidents can happen with all types of vehicles, including passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and semi-trucks. If you or someone you love was inj ..read more

Most of us learn how to drive early in life—typically in our mid-teens. And while we may learn good habits from our parents, driver’s education courses, and private instruction, we don’t always maintain those good habits over time. In addition, bad habits can creep in over the course of years or decades. If you’ve been driving for a while, there’s a good chance you have a few bad habits behind the wheel that you may not realize. And while those bad habits may not put you in danger every single time you drive, they may be increasing your risk of a crash. The next time you drive, keep these bad ..read more

Fairs and festivals are staples in Oklahoma. These family-friendly events offer a blend of cultural enrichment, entertainment, and community engagement. However, amidst the lively atmosphere of fairs and festivals, serious accidents can happen leading to severe injuries. If you’ve been injured at a fair or festival, you might be wondering about your legal rights and whether you can pursue a lawsuit for your injuries. Here’s what to know about seeking compensation after injuries at these events. Understanding Liability at Public Events in Oklahoma In Oklahoma, the liability for injuries at publ ..read more

In the blink of an eye, a tire blowout can transform a routine drive into an extremely dangerous situation. That’s because tire blowouts can result in drivers immediately losing control over their vehicles and ending up in serious accidents. Understanding who is liable in such scenarios is crucial, especially if you or a loved one are injured in a crash caused by a tire blowout. Proving liability requires first understanding what causes tire blowouts and knowing the different parties who may be responsible for the tires on a vehicle. What Causes Tire Blowouts? Although modern tires are designe ..read more

Winter brings a unique set of challenges to the roads of Oklahoma, especially for motorcyclists. The thrill of the ride can quickly turn dangerous due to the season’s unpredictable weather and road conditions. While many people opt to keep their bikes in storage during the winter, others enjoy riding year-round—especially if they use their motorcycles as their primary method of transportation. Whatever the case may be for you, it’s important to understand the risks you face when you ride during the winter in Oklahoma and know how to minimize them whenever possible. Decreased Visibility In wint ..read more

High-quality elder care is becoming increasingly important every year, especially as our population ages. When the families of people of advanced age can’t or don’t want to utilize nursing homes, they often turn to home health aides to provide care for their loved ones, and they trust these workers to offer both professional living assistance and compassion. But what happens when this trust is breached and harm occurs? Can people employed as home health aides be held liable for elder abuse or neglect? The unfortunate reality is that elder abuse and neglect can and do occur frequently in Oklaho ..read more

In Oklahoma, marijuana is illegal for recreational use. However, its usage for medicinal purposes was legalized in 2018. When considering the number of people who use it illegally for recreational purposes and legally for medicinal purposes, around 47.2% of Oklahoma residents over the age of 18—or more than 1.4 million people—are estimated to have used the drug in 2022, according to a report by Cannabis Public Policy Consulting. That means when you’re on the road, there’s a good chance you’ll encounter drivers who are under the influence of this drug. If you’re involved in a crash where mariju ..read more