Oklahoma Personal Injury Lawyer Blog


A resource for both the legal community and the general public regarding issues concerning personal injury law in Oklahoma.

Author: Dan Nunley is a solo practitioner in Broken Arrow, Okla. He also authors Oklahoma Family Law Blog, and Oklahoma Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog.

Blawg Related Categories: Tort Law • Injury & Accident Law • States • Oklahoma • Solo / Small Firm

Recent Posts from Oklahoma Personal Injury Lawyer Blog


  • MIST = Minor Impact Soft Tissue

    MIST is an acronym used by insurance companies to describe auto accident injury claims involving minor property damage resulting in only soft tissue injury to the vehicle occupants. MIST stands for Minor Impact, Soft Tissue.…

  • Why A Car Accident Victim Should Not Negotiate On His Own With The Insurance Company

    When Oklahomans are involved in car wrecks, one question that comes to mind is “Should I handle my case on my own or should I hire a lawyer?” While each case is different, I suggest…

  • Oklahoma Personal Injury and the Frivilous Case for Tort Reform

    It’s just not right: Not only must Oklahoma personal injury victims fight the insurance companies to get a fair shake, but nowadays they also must swim against the tide of so-called “tort reform.” Brainwashed by…

  • Bicycle Accident Fatality Statistics

    A total of 770 bicyclists were killed in crashes with motor vehicles in 2006. Bicyclist deaths were down 23 percent since 1975 but 23 percent more than in 2003. The decline among female bicyclists (49…

  • Oklahoma Bicycle Accident Lawyer

    Two percent of motor vehicle-related deaths are bicyclists. The most serious injuries among a majority of those killed are to the head, highlighting the importance of wearing a bicycle helmet. Helmet use has been estimated…

  • Motorcycle Accident Fatality Statistics

    A total of 4,697 motorcyclists died in crashes in 2006. Motorcyclist deaths had been declining since the early 1980s but began to increase in 1998 and have continued to increase. Since 1997 motorcyclist deaths have…

  • Oklahoma Motorcycle Accident Attorney

    Motorcycles are less stable and less visible than cars and often have high performance capabilities. When motorcycles crash, their riders lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle, so they’re more likely to be injured or…

  • Oklahoma E. coli outbreak is largest in U.S. history

    The recent E. coli outbreak in northeastern Oklahoma is the largest outbreak of this specific strain of E. coli in United States history according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s latest news release. At…

  • Oklahoma Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

    Motor vehicle accidents, including motorcycle accidents, typically occur because of someone’s negligence. Motorcyclists are especially susceptible to accidents because motorcycle drivers are often not seen by other drivers because of the motorcyclist’s relatively small size. …

  • Does Oklahoma have a law regarding cell phone use while driving?

    No. Oklahoma currently has no state law prohibiting or regulating the use of cellular telephones while operating a motor vehicle. Currently, five states (California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Washington) plus the District of…