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 do [...]
A blog about legal issues facing Oklahomans
Category Archives: Automobile Accidents
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Settling an Insurance Claim
Oklahoma, like many states I’m sure, has statutes which require insurance companies to settle claims in "good faith." I’ve made previous comments regarding the issue of good faith actions by insurance companies, but in this post, I’d like to discuss unfair settlement practices.
Unfortunately, some insurance companies opt to treat their insured individuals with disrespect when [...]
The “Unavoidable” Accident
This year, winter is taking a heavy toll trying to make itself the number 1 year. It seems every storm we’re hearing reports of multiple car auto accidents. If you’re in an automobile accident because of these storms, it’s important to know of the insurance compnay’s number one trick in devaluing your claim: the [...]
Don’t Fall for “The Buyoff”
Nothing can be worse following an auto accident than to not collect someone’s insurance information. There’s a common accident/insurance scam where a scammer will offer you a certain low-ball monetary sum to avoid having to give you insurance information.
Usually the scam goes something like this:
You’re waiting in a parking lot or at a stop [...]
Auto Accident 101
Whether it’s Murphy’s Law, or some other bad karma, eventually, you’re going to be involved in an automobile accident. You’ll be terrified, stressed, and probably shocked. An accident is a traumatic experience.
It’s important to prepare before the crash, so you’ll function perfectly during the crash, and ensure that your rights are protected.
If you haven’t done [...]
