Oklahoma City Blog: Personal Injury

Insurance companies have done a very good job swaying the public that lawyers are to blame for higher insurance premiums.  However, it is not the legal community that is the cause of crashes, falls, and professional malpractice — it is carelessness.  It is the job of our Oklahoma car accident lawyers to ensure our clients are well taken care of in the unfortunate incident of an accident brought on by the carelessness of others.

 

When Oklahoma car accidents occur, they often give rise to the involvement of insurance companies who will attempt to settle a claim before those who have been injured in the collision take the matter to court.  While this may seem like a relatively straightforward process, there are several reasons that those who face the prospect of negotiating a settlement with an insurance company should seek the help of experienced Oklahoma City car accident lawyers.  A few of these reasons are discussed below.

 

Nearly every one of us has slipped and fallen at some point in our lives, and we often end up with just a few bumps or bruises to show for our misfortune.  Other times, though, a slip and fall accident can lead to serious injuries which may be cause by someone else’s negligence.  If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, you may be enititled to monetary compensation if the court determines fault.  Consult an Atkins and Markoff Oklahoma City personal injury lawyer to discuss your case for free.

All of us have witnessed or experienced firsthand the miracles of modern medicine.  Whether it’s your child whose broken leg was fixed up after he was hit by a car, the relative who had her life-threatening cancer successfully treated, or even when you had your impacted wisdom teeth removed, the fact is that at some point, we will all rely on medical professionals, including anesthesiologists, to perform their specialties with great care and expertise in order to maintain our quality of life.  Anesthesia, when properly administered, allows us to undergo a wide range of procedures that would otherwise be impossible if we had to feel the paid associated with surgery.  And the vast major complications associated with the use of anesthesia.  However, mistake can and do happen, and when they do, the results can be deadly. If you or someone you love has been injured by anesthesia that has been improperly administered, contact a Oklahoma medical malpractice attorney at Atkins and Markoff today to discuss your legal rights.