Oklahoma Wrongful Death Lawyers Representing the Families of Fatal Accident Victims
Wrongful Death Attorneys serving Oklahoma City, Tulsa and cities throughout Oklahoma
June, 2023 Update: If a family member has died as the result of the actions or negligence of anyone, you need an experienced Oklahoma Wrongful Death Lawyer.
Far too many Oklahomans will lose their life in 2023 because of the negligence or wrong-doing of someone else.
If your family member has died wrongfully in OKC, Tulsa, or anywhere in Oklahoma, you need the Best Oklahoma Wrongful Death Attorney on your side.
Losing a loved one is a very difficult experience. When a spouse or child is senselessly killed due to a wrongful act or negligence, the pain can be almost unbearable.
If a family member has been killed by the actions or negligence of someone else, we can help.
Our Oklahoma Law Firm Handles All Types of Oklahoma Wrongful Death Cases, including:
There is a strict Oklahoma Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations relating to any wrongful death case that limits the amount of time you have to file a legal claim.
For over 40 years, Oklahoma Wrongful Death Lawyer James Self, at Self & Associates has successfully represented and recovered millions of dollars for the families of fatal accident victims and other personal injury clients.
If anyone in your family has died wrongfully becuase of the actions or negligence of someone else, please contact the Oklahoma Wrongful Death Law Firm, Self & Associates for a free consultation, or call us right now at the toll-free phone number below.
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An Oklahoma wrongful death claim can be made against the wrongdoer by the immediate family members (spouse or children). If the victim is a child the wrongful death, action would be pursued by the parents.
Wrongful death claims can arise as the result of any kind of fatal accident. Incidents involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, distracted drivers, aviation accidents, train accidents, boat accidents, on the job accidents, medical malpractice, birth injuries, surgical errors, misdiagnosis, nursing home abuse, pharmacy errors, dangerous drugs, defective products, dog bites, trip/slip and falls can all lead to an untimely and senseless loss of life.
The areas of recovery against the wrong doer in a wrongful death claim can include:
- Medical costs
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Lost income and family support
- Conscious pain and suffering of the victim
- Grief and lost companionship of the family
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Wrongful Death Injury Law Library Entry for Friday June 02, 2023
Wrongful Death: Back-Over Accidents
Back-over accidents occur each year, causing serious injury and death. These types of accidents are exactly what they sound like: A vehicle backs over the victim. Those who are most vulnerable are children, especially those under five-years-old. Large vehicles with big “blind spots” and very quiet vehicles like hybrids are particularly dangerous. Most back-over accidents happen in driveways and parking lots, but they are preventable.
While a driver who is driving in reverse cannot always see everything, they must be very careful, especially around young children. Negligence in these kinds of accidents may lead to claims of wrongful death. As a family member whose loved one has been killed in a back-over accident in the Oklahoma City area, you are entitled to certain rights. Self & Associates will discuss your wrongful death claim during your free consultation
What You Can do to Prevent a Back-Over Accident
As a driver, be sure to look carefully behind your vehicle before you get in. If possible, walk around and behind the vehicle. Measure the blind spot on your vehicle by placing a cone behind the vehicle and see how far forward you must drive before you can see the cone. Take a look up and down the street for children on bicycles or playing in the area. Before you start moving, have children move away from the vehicle to a location where they are in full view. Always back up slowly and carefully.
As a parent or guardian, teach your children that just because they can see a vehicle doesn’t mean that the driver can see them. Teach children never to play behind a vehicle, and that a parked vehicle might start moving at any time. Make the driveway a no play zone. Trim landscaping around the driveway to ensure a clear sightline. When walking in parking lots, teach your children to hold your hand and walk carefully.
Even with all these precautions, accidents can still happen. A wrongful death lawyer can help if a family member has been killed in a back-over accident by a negligent driver.
If you need a wrongful death lawyer in the Oklahoma City area, please contact Self & Associates for a free initial consultation.
Back-over accidents occur each year, causing serious injury and death. These types of accidents are exactly what they sound like: A vehicle backs over the victim. Those who are most vulnerable are children, especially those under five-years-old. Large vehicles with big “blind spots” and very quiet vehicles like hybrids are particularly dangerous. Most back-over accidents happen in driveways and parking lots, but they are preventable.
While a driver who is driving in reverse cannot always see everything, they must be very careful, especially around young children. Negligence in these kinds of accidents may lead to claims of ... Read More of this Article from our Wrongful Death Injury Law Library
Suddenly you can be overwhelmed emotionally, physically and financially. We know how difficult a time this can be because James Self has been handling wrongful death claims for over 40 years.
With millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts in wrongful death & fatal accident cases James Self knows how to handle the insurance companies to get his clients the justice and the money they deserve.
The death of a loved one can severely impact the quality and enjoyment of your life. You may be unable to work for a long time or the victim may have been your sole means of support and financial troubles can develop. The insurance adjusters can try to take advantage of the situation with early pressure to settle for much less than you deserve or may deny your claim totally.
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In Oklahoma, if you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of others, a wrongful death lawsuit may be an important part of putting the tragedy behind you.
Choosing the Best Oklahoma Wrongful Death Lawyer for your family can be complicated, but is a very important decision.
Compensation for lost wages, lost services, and noneconomic damages may be essential to tying up all the loose ends left by your loved one's death.
When you decide you want to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit, it's important to choose an attorney you can trust to thoroughly and sensitively handle your case, someone who is able to make the lawsuit part of the healing process and not just another burden at this difficult time.
However, with so many lawyers in the Oklahoma City area, it can be hard to find just the right one. Here are some tips to help you find the best attorney for you.
Recommendations
Start by talking to friends and family that may have had an experience working with a personal injury attorney on any type of case, but especially a wrongful death lawsuit. Talk to them about their lawyer and the attorneys handled their cases. You may only get a few names this way.
You might also talk to doctors, morticians, and other professionals about their experience - having more experience with this type of tragedy, they might know someone they can recommend. Gauge recommendations of this type carefully - is it earnest or is the professional paid for referrals?
Internet Search
Next, do an internet search for attorneys in the area, both a general search and specific searches for attorneys that have been recommended. Look at their websites to learn about the types of cases the attorney handles - not all attorneys handle wrongful death - and what level of experience you think the attorney might have in your type of case (look for verdicts & settlements and testimonials).
You should narrow your candidates down to three or five leading attorneys. Then it's time to schedule consultations with all of them. Personal injury attorneys generally offer free consultations, so cost is not an issue here, but free time may limit the number you can talk to.
During Consultations
When you talk to attorneys in person, you need to ask some important questions about your case and how it will be handled. The basic areas you want to cover include:
- When will I have to pay fees and expenses? If we don't win, will I still have to pay fees? What about expenses?
- How much of your practice is personal injury law? Can you give me examples of cases like mine you've handled? I know that there's no guarantee my case will be successful, but please tell me about cases that have been successful?
- What do you think are the odds of success in my case?
- Will you be the attorney handling my case? Can I contact you? How often should I expect updates about my case and how detailed are they likely to be?
When asking questions like these, it's important to listen to the attorney's responses carefully. You want to find a personable attorney that you feel you can work with for months to get your case resolved. You also want someone you feel you can trust.
Our lawyers have extensive experience handling wrongful death lawsuits. Please contact Self & Associates in Oklahoma City today for a free initial consultation.
At a time like this don't let the insurance company take advantage of you. James Self will give you the advise you need and will work to get you the money and the justice you deserve. If your family member has been killed as the result of any type of accident, James Self would like to talk with you. Please contact our Oklahoma wrongful death law firm today to schedule a free case evaluation.
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wrongful death victims from cities across the state of Oklahoma, if you'd like to contact us locally about your wrongful death case, please use one of the convenient city links below.
