Posts by Patrick F. Collogan
Some Neighbor: Class Action Lawsuit Against State Farm Is Moving Forward
State Farm is being sued by several policyholders stemming from allegations that the company engaged in fraud — the specifics of their conduct certainly doesn’t align with their promise of being a “good neighbor.” If you carry your car insurance with State Farm and have experienced a total loss of vehicle after a car accident,…
Read MoreWhat Counts as Medical Expenses in a Tulsa Car Accident Lawsuit?
If you were injured in a Tulsa car accident, you can seek compensation for your medical expenses. These expenses typically encompass healthcare-related costs like hospital stays, medications, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and emotional therapy, as well as ongoing medical check-ups and interventions. These expenses are considered part of the overall healthcare and recovery process resulting…
Read MoreCommon Terms You Might Come Across in Your Car Accident Case
Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident can be tough. Besides coping with injuries, medical bills, and damage to your property, you might feel overwhelmed by all the legal words and phrases you’re hearing as you’re simply trying to get compensation for what you’ve been through. While a Tulsa car accident attorney will help…
Read MoreWrongful Death Claims from Fatal Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents are unfortunately becoming more and more common. With an increase in riders, we’re also seeing an increase in accidents—and fatal ones at that. The National Safety Council found that motorcycle accidents account for 14% of all traffic fatalities, while death rates have increased 29% over the last 10 years. Losing a loved one…
Read MoreOklahoma’s New Distracted Driving Bill Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Oklahoma House Bill 2228 makes it illegal to operate a motor vehicle while the driver uses or holds a handheld cellular telephone (or another electronic device) while the driver’s vehicle is in motion. The House Public Safety Committee passed the bill on February 22 to reduce distracted driving accidents. According to Rep. Ross Ford (R-Broken…
Read MoreAre You Using The Right Car Seat?
We all want to keep our children safe anywhere they go, and the car is no exception. Many of us know that a car seat is a necessary piece of equipment when driving your child somewhere, but it can be difficult to know exactly which car seat is the right one. There are factors to…
Read MoreWhy Speeding Really Is the Most Dangerous Driving Behavior
There are a lot of dangerous driving behaviors, and we have talked about most of them before. Distracted driving, drunk driving, aggressive driving – any and all of these can result in an accident with horrific (if not fatal) injuries. But of all the dangerous driving behaviors there are, speeding really may be the worst.…
Read MoreOklahoma Personal Injury Trials – What Should I Expect?
Statistically speaking, less than 5% of all civil cases ever make it to trial, so if you are involved in an Oklahoma trucking collision, car wreck, premises action or any other type of case resulting from someone’s negligence, the odds show that most cases will never be heard by a jury. However, for those individuals…
Read MoreUnderstanding the True Cost of Traumatic Brain Injuries
According to the CDC, 2.8 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. TBI encompasses a wide range of physical traumas, from the mildest concussion to the most serious cognitive damages. People tend to assume they could never experience such an injury, leading many injured people to not to seek medical attention. After…
Read MorePitfalls to Avoid When Dealing with an Opposing Insurance Company
After any sort of injury-causing event insurance companies will quickly begin searching for and gathering evidence on every aspect of the case. Promptly hiring a seasoned Tulsa personal injury attorney can position a victim to begin doing so as well before information, evidence or witnesses are lost or destroyed. While some people may elect to…
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