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Date: 11-07-2023
Case Style:
Case Number: 4:19-cv-00003
Judge: Claire V. Eagan
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma (Tulsa County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Defendant's Attorney: Nicholaus Adam Hancock, Robert P. Coffey, Jr.
Description: Tulsa, Oklahoma personal injury truck wreck lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories.
"Oklahoma follows a modified comparative negligence standard for auto accidents. This means that a plaintiff's damages may be reduced by the percentage of fault they are assigned for the accident. However, a plaintiff can still recover damages even if they are found to be partially at fault, as long as their percentage of fault is less than 50%.
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Oklahoma Auto Negligence Law
Here are some of the key provisions of Oklahoma auto negligence law:
Duty of care: All drivers have a duty to exercise reasonable care to avoid causing injuries or property damage to others.
Breach of duty: A breach of duty occurs when a driver fails to exercise reasonable care and, as a result, causes injuries or property damage to others.
Causation: A plaintiff must be able to prove that the defendant's negligence was the proximate cause of their injuries or property damage.
Damages: A plaintiff may be able to recover damages for their injuries, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
If you have been injured in an auto accident in Oklahoma, you should contact an attorney to discuss your legal options. An attorney can help you determine if you have a valid negligence claim and can represent you in court if necessary.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind about Oklahoma auto negligence law:
The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit in Oklahoma is two years. This means that you must file your lawsuit within two years of the date of the accident.
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Outcome: 11/07/2023 109 ORDER by Judge Claire V Eagan - ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSING ORDER - Before the Court is plaintiff's notice of settlement (Dkt. # 108) advising that this matter has settled. Based upon the representation of the parties and for good cause shown, the Court finds that this matter should be and is hereby administratively closed. Pursuant to LCvR 41.1, this matter is administratively closed pending either an order of the Court reopening the action, or until this case is dismissed with prejudice by stipulation of the parties. All pending deadlines, including the briefing schedule set at Dkt. # 107, are hereby stricken. The parties shall file their fully-executed joint stipulation of dismissal no later than December 7, 2023., administratively closing the case (terminates case), striking/terminating deadline(s)/Hearing(s), setting/resetting deadline(s)/hearing(s): ( Dismissal Papers due by 12/7/2023) (Re: 107 Order,,,,, Vacating/Setting Aside Order(s),,,,, Reopening Case,,,,, Setting/Resetting Deadline(s)/Hearing(s),,,,,,,,,, Directing Court Clerk to Take Action,,,, 108 Notice of Settlement ) (RGG, Chambers) (Entered: 11/07/2023)
11/07/2023 ***Civil Case Terminated (see document number 109 ) (lmt, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 11/07/2023)
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