When you or a loved one is injured due to someone else’s negligence, life can change in an instant. From the high-speed merges on I-44 in Tulsa to the quiet residential streets of Sand Springs, accidents don’t just cause physical pain—they trigger a landslide of medical bills, insurance phone calls, and missed paychecks.
At Lloyd & Lloyd, we aren’t a “legal factory” with a call center in another state. We are a family-owned firm rooted in Tulsa that has spent decades helping our neighbors navigate the complexities of Oklahoma law. We know that behind every case file is a person trying to put their life back together.
Here is a closer look at the most common types of personal injury cases we handle across the Sooner State.
1. Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Accidents
Traffic accidents are the most frequent cause of personal injury claims in Oklahoma. However, recovering fair compensation is rarely as simple as filing a claim with an insurance adjuster. Because Oklahoma follows a “comparative negligence” rule, you can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault—provided your responsibility is 50% or less.
- Passenger Vehicle Wrecks: Whether it’s a distracted driver on Highway 97 or a rear-end collision in downtown Tulsa, we step in to ensure insurance companies don’t lowball your settlement.
- Commercial Trucking Accidents: Collisions involving semi-trucks are significantly more dangerous. These cases involve complex federal trucking regulations and corporate black-box data. We hold massive trucking companies accountable when they prioritize delivery speed over public safety.
- Motorcycle & Pedestrian Incidents: These victims face the highest risk of catastrophic injury. We fight to ensure your future medical needs—including long-term physical therapy—are fully covered.
2. Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Lloyd & Lloyd is a recognized leader in Oklahoma nursing home litigation. Our firm’s dedication to the elderly is part of our legal legacy; we fought for the landmark Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling in Fanning v. Brown. This crucial decision ensured that nursing home owners can be held personally liable for harm to residents, preventing them from hiding behind corporate shells.
We advocate for families dealing with the heartbreaking signs of neglect:
- Bedsores (Pressure Ulcers): These are almost always preventable and often indicate a facility is dangerously understaffed.
- Unexplained Falls: Often the result of a failure to provide proper mobility assistance or “fall risk” protocols.
Malnutrition & Dehydration: Clear indicators that a facility is prioritizing profit margins over basic human needs.
3. Premises Liability (Slip and Fall)
In Oklahoma, property owners have a legal “duty of care” to keep their premises safe for guests and customers. However, “slip and fall” cases are notoriously difficult to prove without experienced counsel. To win, we must prove the owner knew (or should have known) about a hazard and failed to fix it. Common hazards include:
- Unmarked spills or waxed floors in retail stores.
- Poorly lit parking lots or crumbling sidewalks.
- Unsecured rugs or broken handrails in apartment complexes.
4. Wrongful Death: Seeking Justice for Families
The most tragic cases we handle involve the loss of life. Under Oklahoma law, a wrongful death claim allows surviving family members to seek closure and financial stability. While no amount of money can replace a loved one, a claim can provide for:
- Funeral and burial expenses.
- The loss of the deceased’s future earnings and benefits.
- Compensation for the loss of companionship, protection, and parental guidance.
What Kind of Compensation Can You Recover?
In an Oklahoma personal injury claim, “damages” are generally split into two categories:
- Economic Damages: These are your “out-of-pocket” costs. They include hospital bills, future surgery costs, and the wages you lost while being unable to work.
- Non-Economic Damages: These compensate for the “human cost” of an accident—your physical pain, mental anguish, scarring, and the loss of your ability to enjoy your favorite hobbies or activities.
Important: The Oklahoma Statute of Limitations
Time is your greatest enemy in a personal injury case. In Oklahoma, the Statute of Limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident.
However, you should not wait. Evidence disappears, and witness memories fade. Furthermore, if your claim is against a government entity (such as a city bus or a state-owned vehicle), you may have as little as one year to file a formal notice of claim.
Why Choose a Local Oklahoma Firm?
We aren’t just your lawyers; we are your neighbors. We know the local courts, the specific judges, and the medical experts in the Tulsa area. We treat our clients like people, not case numbers.
At Lloyd & Lloyd, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means there are no upfront costs to you—we don’t get paid unless we win your case.
If you’ve been injured in Oklahoma, don’t settle for less than you deserve. Contact Lloyd & Lloyd today for a free, confidential case evaluation.