Are Liability Waivers Enforceable?

The term “liability” indicates fault. It refers to placing responsibility for certain conduct onto a particular party or parties – for example, in cases involving property damage or personal injury. When it comes to personal injury cases and liability, the question of liability can be a challenging one. What is a waiver of liability? A…

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The Problem of Abandoned Wells in Oklahoma

In the state of Oklahoma, the oil pump jack is a well-known symbol. It brings to mind a once thriving oil drilling industry that draws oil to the surface and greenbacks to the state. On the other side of the coin, idle pumps symbolize something not so positive in the state of Oklahoma – abandoned,…

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How Serious Injuries Affect Mental Health

The term “pain and suffering” in personal injury cases refers to the combination of emotional and physical pain suffered by victim as a result of an accident and the victim’s injuries. One of the most difficult injuries to prove in a court of law to insurance companies is emotional distress. Physical injuries are obvious, such…

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Underestimating Electrical Injuries Can Be Life-Threatening

Electrical injuries can result from exposure to either low-voltage or high-voltage sources under various circumstances. Below are just some of the more common ways adults and children become injured and burned from coming into contact with electricity. Some of these causes may be the result of negligence of an employer, a manufacturer, or an individual.…

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What Evidence Can Help Prove I’m Not at Fault for a Truck Accident?

Trucking accidents are a frequent occurrence all across the country. Transportation companies often worry about their bottom line, which includes insurance costs. Liability leads to increased expenses for the company and driver, so it stands to reason that trucking companies aren’t quick to accept responsibility for damages or injuries. Victims driving passenger vehicles involved in…

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