Personal Injury Lawyers in Oklahoma City
When you suffer injuries due to someone else's negligence, achieving justice can be extremely difficult without an attorney in your corner.
Our personal injury attorneys in Oklahoma City, OK, can hold responsible parties accountable and obtain compensation for your losses.
Oklahomans can set up a free case review with our law firm to explore legal options.
What Are Torts? The Essence of Personal Injury Law Explained
Torts are civil wrongs that unfairly cause another party harm, loss, or even wrongful death, and are grounds for initiating a lawsuit. Although torts may be criminal, this is not always the case. The harm inflicted might be due to negligence, but not necessarily criminal negligence.
Every tort claim has two basic components: liability and damages. Essentially, the courts will determine if the defendant is responsible for the harm inflicted on the plaintiff, and if so, what amount of money (extent of damages) is due as compensation for that harm.
Simply put, if you can prove the other party’s liability and the extent of damages, you will be compensated for your injury. Having a personal injury attorney on your side is the best way to establish this proof. Our Oklahoma City personal injury attorney office is here to help.
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Case? The Statute of Limitations in the State of Oklahoma
Two Years for Most Injury Claims
In Oklahoma, you have two years to file a personal injury claim. You may have more time to file an injury claim if you discovered you were injured at some point after the initial accident or incident.
One Year for Intentional Injury
If you were injured as a result of intentional misconduct by another person or party, you have just one year to file a personal injury claim. This applies to civil actions related to assault and battery as well as defamation.
Possible Exceptions or Extensions
Extra time to file may be granted for minors or people with mental disabilities filing an injury case. Even in these circumstances, it's best to reach out to a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
Book Your Free Case Review Today Our Oklahoma City Attorneys Are Ready to Help You
Although you may feel that an early offer from an insurance company sounds fair, the truth is that it almost certainly isn't. The insurance company representing the at-fault party is focused on achieving a quick resolution that serves their bottom line – not your best interests.
With the Tawwater Law Firm on your side, you can concentrate on healing while we take care of collecting the maximum compensation for your medical bills, property damage, time away from work, pain and suffering, and other losses. We don't get paid unless and until you do, so you can expect that we will settle for nothing less than what you are truly owed.
It all starts with an absolutely free consultation with a personal injury lawyer at Tawwater Law. Don't wait any longer to start pursuing justice and rebuilding your life in the wake of preventable hardship. You can book a consultation online or call us at:
(405) 607-1400
For more than 40 years, our personal injury law firm in Oklahoma City has been helping our neighbors overcome incredible hardships suffered due to the careless and negligent acts of others on the road, in places of business, places of work, and in medical facilities.
"This law firm is top-notch, and I would recommend them on any personal injury lawsuit. They get the job done!" Lisa Boone
Why Oklahomans Trust Our Personal Injury Law Firm
The Tawwater Law Firm has fought for the people of Oklahoma for more than 50 years. There are three important reasons why those in the Sooner State turn to our personal injury attorneys.
We Stand Up to Corporate Interests
Our Oklahoma City personal injury lawyers will not back down when dealing with insurance companies or major corporations like Ford, Pfizer, and Dow Chemical. We stand with the working people of Oklahoma.
Free Initial Case Reviews
Your initial consultation with our legal team is free of charge. You don't have to pay anything to get a lawyer to review your case and tell you what your next steps should be.
Contingency Fee Representation
Our injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. That means you don't have to pay a retainer or hourly legal fees. Our attorneys only get paid when they secure a settlement or win your case in court.
Meet Our Personal Injury Lawyers
The skilled injury attorneys at our Oklahoma City legal office have storied legal careers in personal injury law.
Larry A. Tawwater
Larry A. Tawwater has represented clients in the Oklahoma City area since 1972. Three different Oklahoma governors have appointed Larry to special legal task forces, and he helped the Oklahoma Supreme Court revise their own rules.
Darren M. Tawwater
Darren M. Tawwater has practiced law since 2000. He graduated from the Oklahoma City University School of Law with honors and has worked on multiple personal injury lawsuits involving multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements.
B. Adam Myers
A graduate of the University of Oklahoma School of Law, B. Adam Myers began practicing in 2019. He is a member of the Oklahoma County Bar Association, the Oklahoma Association for Justice, and the American Bar Association.
The multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements we have achieved on behalf of injured Oklahomans have earned us the prestige of being included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers of America.
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The Tawwater Law Firm has won millions of dollars for the people of Oklahoma for more than five decades. Our lawyers will not be intimidated by insurance adjusters or by the legal teams of major corporations. We have and always will be strong advocates for the rights of Oklahomans.
If you need help with personal injury litigation, contact our Oklahoma City law office today. You can also set up a free consultation by phone:
(405) 607-1400
Motor Vehicle Crashes Are a Common Injury Lawsuit
Some of the most common types of personal injury cases we work on involve motor vehicle collisions, including:
Car Accidents
A car accident can cause serious harm to drivers as well as any passengers who are in a vehicle. Our lawyers can help you after a rear-end, T-bone, sideswipe, or head-on collision in the Oklahoma City area.
Truck Accidents
Delivery trucks, box trucks, and tractor-trailers pose many hazards to others on the road. You can count on our truck accident attorneys to help you in lawsuits against negligent truckers or trucking companies.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable to injury even if they are wearing a helmet and the proper protective gear. If you were a victim in a motorcycle accident, reach out to our attorneys to discuss what happened.
Additional Vehicle-Related Accidents Our Accident Attorneys Can Handle
In addition to the motor vehicle accidents noted above, our personal injury lawyers in Oklahoma City can assist with these kinds of collisions, crashes, and incidents:
Oklahoma's 50% Rule Modified Comparative Negligence
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Oklahoma is a modified comparative fault state, meaning that a car accident victim can still seek damages after a crash even if they were partly at fault for the collision. However, a 50% rule is in place. This means that a person cannot seek damages if they are 50% or more at fault for an accident.
Speak With Skilled Auto Accident Lawyers Get a Free Case Review from Our Oklahoma City Law Firm
After a motor vehicle crash, you may be facing steep medical bills, serious injuries, and a host of other long-term challenges. Our Oklahoma City personal injury lawyers can help you seek compensation that will address financial losses as well as non-economic hardships associated with a crash.
To discuss a potential personal injury claim with an attorney for free, contact the Tawwater Law Firm today. You can also reach our law office by phone at:
(405) 607-1400
"Good people. They actually care about their clients." Julie Bailey
Other Kinds of Injury Lawsuits We Can Handle
Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents
Slip, trip, and fall accidents cover a range of injuries that could occur while at a business or on another person's property. Examples of these cases could involve wet floors, broken stairways, and uneven or poorly maintained sidewalks.
Medical Malpractice
When a doctor, nurse, or surgeon makes a mistake, it can lead to debilitating injuries that put a patient's life at risk. Our attorneys have helped patients throughout Oklahoma hold hospitals and medical facilities accountable for negligence.
Nursing Home Abuse
When an elderly loved one is mistreated at an assisted-living facility, our lawyers can help. We can assist in getting your loved one out of harm's way and seek damages from the personnel or owners of a nursing home for their behavior.
Defective Products
We expect products on the shelves to be safe for consumers. When a defective vehicle or dangerous pharmaceutical harms people, our attorneys can make sure companies are held accountable for the harm that they have caused.
Accidents Involving Children Personal Injury Cases and Minors
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Infants, toddlers, and small children can be especially susceptible to injury since they are still gaining their bearings and becoming familiar with the world around them. A lack of supervision, failure to maintain safe premises, and other instances of negligence can result in serious injuries requiring costly care.
Our Oklahoma City personal injury lawyers can seek damages to address the long-term repercussions of a catastrophic injury accident.
Accidents Can Have Lasting and Tragic Effects
A serious accident can result in catastrophic injuries. These kinds of injuries may result in lifelong disability, disfigurement, and substantial changes in your quality of life. It's also possible for these kinds of accidents to result in fatalities. The team at the Tawwater Law Firm can help you recover compensation to address your current and future needs.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can take different forms, including concussions, contusions, and severe injuries that penetrate the skull. These can happen from a steep fall or an auto accident.
Brain injuries should never be taken lightly since they can have lasting effects on a person's cognitive abilities, motor skills, and mental health.
Our injury lawyers can help those who've sustained a TBI seek damages for ongoing medical care as well as negative effects on quality of life and their ability to earn a living.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Injuries to the back, spine, and spinal cord can have serious effects on a person's health and mobility.
Some spinal cord injuries could result in paraplegia, which is the loss of sensation and use of the lower extremities. More severe injuries to the spine could result in quadriplegia, which is when use of both the arms and legs is lost.
Our attorneys can help spinal cord injury victims seek compensation to address changes to their life and livelihood as well as ongoing medial care for the rest of the person's life.
Wrongful Death
When a catastrophic accident results in fatal injuries, our lawyers can help you in a wrongful death claim.
Similar in principle to personal injury actions, a wrongful death lawsuit allows surviving family members to seek damages related to medical expenses prior to a loved one's death as well as damage to any property at the time of the accident.
Further compensation can be sought to address funeral expenses, grief counseling and therapy, and the pain and suffering associated with the loved one's passing.
It's Time to Call a Leading Oklahoma Law Firm Our Personal Injury Lawyers Are Ready to Listen
If you or someone you love has suffered an injury because a motorist, property owner, medical professional, or other individual could not be bothered to exercise caution and care, now is the time to act. Reach out to Tawwater Law Firm, PLLC, in Oklahoma City. The multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements we have achieved on behalf of injured Oklahomans have earned us the prestige of being included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers of America.
Doesn't your family deserve the representation of one of the Sooner State's leading personal injury firms? Book your free case review online or by calling:
(405) 607-1400
What Happens During a Personal Injury Case?
The circumstances surrounding each personal injury case will be entirely unique, since no two cases follow exactly the same path. However, there are some common steps that most personal injury cases share:
Simply put, if you can prove the other party’s liability and the extent of damages, you will be compensated for your injury.
