- Jeremy Thurman | January 30, 2008 12:49 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsMinors in Oklahoma cannot initiate a lawsuit. When a minor, for example, has an auto accident claim that requires litigation, the lawsuit is brought by the minor's parents. The parents, in the context of litigation, are referred to and named in the lawsuit as "next friend." At times, a guardian must be appointed and approved by a court if the parents are not alive or do not have the capacity...
- Jeremy Thurman | January 29, 2008 9:48 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeThe Daily Oklahoman January 29, 2008 By Don Mecoy Business Writer Imprisoned former state Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 40 times during a civil trial Monday in federal court to avoid answering questions about his relationship with American Fidelity Assurance Co. "I respectfully decline to answer that question, sir," Fisher said repeatedly, claiming...
- Jeremy Thurman | January 29, 2008 9:42 AM |
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Tractor-Trailer AccidentsJust FYI for all you Oklahoma drivers wondering what the state minimums for insurance are, I have pulled the following, including the penalties for not having insurance. I would recommend that everyone carry more than the state minimum shown below as this is often insufficient to protect you or your assets if a serious injury occurs. Also, because some drivers carry these low state minimums, I...
- Jeremy Thurman | January 29, 2008 9:37 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsI saw that another life as been lost as a result of an automobile accident today. I did not know the family but wanted to wish them our condolences. It's always a sad situation when a life is lost as such a young age. I have a daughter who just turned sixteen and these types of instances terrify me every time I let her take the automobile out on her own. Our prayers and wishes are with the...
- Jeremy Thurman | January 16, 2008 9:28 AM |
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Tractor-Trailer AccidentsI thought I would have some fun for those reading this. I'm going to present a hypothetical accident involving three different people. In doing so, your job is to tell me whose case is worth the most under normal tort law and whose case is worth the most under the draconian tort reform (ie corporate immunity) laws being passed by states with hard caps on non-economic damages. Lets assume for...
- Jeremy Thurman | January 14, 2008 2:48 PM |
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MiscellaneousWith another legislative session beginning I have promised myself to not post an article against tort reform, or as I like to call it corporate and insurance immunity everday. However, in looking at the Oklahoma Gazette, I have to point something out about the Republican Co-Speaker Glen Coffee and his never ending quest for tort reform to benefit his biggest donors, corporations et. al. In a...
- Jeremy Thurman | January 14, 2008 11:46 AM |
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Tractor-Trailer AccidentsI don't know if every city has a local paper that reports on traffic conditions at their website. However, in looking at newsok.com every morning, I'm becoming increasingly shocked at the amount of accidents happening in construction zones. From semi-tractors, to passenger automobiles, it appears the negligence of one driver can have devastating effects. For instance, this morning, it is...
- Jeremy Thurman | January 11, 2008 9:36 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsI have stated several times that 1 in 3 Oklahoma drivers are uninsured. This fact makes it imperative to purchase uninsured motorist coverage as a protection against those driving without insurance. I have been frequenlty asked by client's involved in car accidents, truck accidents and even bicycle accidents whether a claim made on their uninsured motorist coverage will make their premiums go...
- Jeremy Thurman | January 10, 2008 9:52 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsOne of the issues we have seen come to light is the attempt by trucking companies to designate their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees thus limiting their liability for the actions by the semi-tractor driver. This emphasizes the point that one must readily attain the services of an experienced trucking accident attorney to immediately apprise and protect the injured or...
- Jeremy Thurman | January 10, 2008 9:24 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsBeing involved in an accident with a semi-truck can be a traumatic experience and result in serious injuries and even death. These large trucks are becoming more and more common on the Oklahoma highway. It is imperative that you and your family contact an attorney as soon as possible to preserve your legal rights against a truck company. All too often we see crucial evidence being destroyed or...
- Jeremy Thurman | January 02, 2008 2:03 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsSometimes we as attorneys forget that the normal public does not speak our language when dealing with automobile claims. So I would like to give the average person a basic understanding of uninsured motorist coverage in Oklahoma. I'm sure many have stated the importance of carrying uninsured motorist coverage given that 1 in 3 Oklahomans do not have automobile coverage. If your injured or...