Potholes vs. The Law: Can You Sue the City in Oklahoma?
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Potholes vs. The Law: Can You Sue the City in Oklahoma?

We’ve all been there—cruising down an Oklahoma road when a massive pothole suddenly appears, leading to a jarring thud and the sinking realization that your vehicle (or your back) is now damaged. But when the road itself is the culprit, can you actually hold the city responsible?

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The Hidden Clock: Why Accident Injuries Often Wait to Appear
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The Hidden Clock: Why Accident Injuries Often Wait to Appear

You’ve just been in a car accident. Your heart is racing, but you check your arms and legs—everything seems fine. You tell the other driver and the police that you aren't hurt. However, 48 hours later, you wake up with a stiff neck, a pounding headache, or a dull ache in your lower back.

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Miracle Recovery in West Tulsa: Child Survives 15-Foot Fall Onto I-244
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Miracle Recovery in West Tulsa: Child Survives 15-Foot Fall Onto I-244

A Saturday morning in West Tulsa took a terrifying turn when a vehicle plummeted 15 feet from a bridge, landing upside down on the eastbound lanes of I-244. The accident occurred around 5:00 a.m. after a 17-year-old driver reportedly ran a stop sign, missed a curve, and went airborne over a drainage ditch before crashing through a fence and onto the interstate below.

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Tragic Overholser Drive Incident Highlights the Dangers of Speeding
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Tragic Overholser Drive Incident Highlights the Dangers of Speeding

The tranquility of Lake Overholser was shattered early Monday morning when a high-speed crash claimed the lives of two individuals. Witnesses reported seeing a white mini-SUV traveling eastbound on Overholser Drive at speeds estimated between 60 and 80 mph before the vehicle clipped a railing, barrel-rolled, and became submerged in the lake.

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Getting Workers’ Comp in Oklahoma (Even if You’re at Fault)
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Getting Workers’ Comp in Oklahoma (Even if You’re at Fault)

It is a common fear among Oklahoma workers: you make a mistake on the job, get injured, and immediately assume you’ve forfeited your right to help. Maybe you bypassed a safety step to move faster, or perhaps you simply had a momentary lapse in concentration that led to a slip. You might be thinking, "It was my fault—why would the company pay for this?"

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When the Rescuers Need Rescue: Friday’s Fire Truck Crash in OKC
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When the Rescuers Need Rescue: Friday’s Fire Truck Crash in OKC

In the high-stakes world of emergency response, every second counts. Tragically, those seconds can sometimes lead to secondary disasters. This past Friday afternoon, an Oklahoma City fire truck was involved in a collision while rushing to a 2-alarm commercial fire near SW 54th and South Pennsylvania Avenue.

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