WHAT IS PERSONAL INJURY LAW ?

Personal Injury law is an area of the law which provides for when, why, and how people can be compensated who have suffered a physical injury due to the negligence of another person or business.  If you or a loved one have been physically injured because of someone else's negligence, the law provides compensation for payment of your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, future medical costs, future lost wages, permanent injury, disfigurement or scarring, and a range of other categories of damages, all depending on the specific circumstances of your case.

TYPES OF CASES WE HANDLE

• Medical Negligence:    These are cases where you have been injured as a result of a doctor, nurse, hospital or other health care providers negligence in providing your care.  An expert or other health care provider will determine that the care provided was below the "standard of care" for professionals in your area.  These cases require an attorney whose is knowledgable in this specialized field.  Stoops and LaCourse have successfully handled hundreds of these cases.
  
  
  
  Premises Liability:  These cases are often refered to as "slip and fall" cases, but this area of law is much broader than that.  Anytime you are injured on the property owned by another (person or business), you may have a claim.  There are several factors to assess in determining whether you have a potentially successful lawsuit.  "Was what caused your injury "open and obvious?" "Was there a hidden defect? " "Are you contributorily negligent?"  These are just some of the many factors that have to be considered, and why you may want us to help you decide.
  
  
  Car Accident:  Nothing disrupts one's life like a car accident.  It is one of the most scary and traumatic events that can happen to you.  If you have had one, then you know first hand.  You would also know first hand how stingy and aggressive the insurance companies can get when trying to settle your claim.  Often, people who are injured in car wrecks feel taken advantage of by the insurance adjuster.  The law provides you compensation for rental care, repair bills, medical bills, lost wages, and many other types of damages which are a direct result of the accident.  
  
  WHAT YOU SHOULD DO AFTER THE ACCIDENT:

• There are several steps auto accident victims can take to strengthen their claims and protect their rights after the accident. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, use the following tips to help you move forward.

  • Stop immediately and pull over to the side of the road to avoid obstructing traffic. Tend to injuries and call 911 to see that injured people get the medical attention they need.

  • Call the police. An auto accident should be reported to the proper authorities as soon as possible. This can also help strengthen your claim if the other party decides not to play fair.

  • Don’t speak to insurance adjustors! The auto accident lawyers at Stoops and LaCourse will do that for you. Insurance adjustors may ask leading or incriminating questions and try to get you to sign away rights to future compensation.

    Talk to witnesses at the scene of the accident and take photos if you’re able. Photographic evidence is difficult to dispute. Pay attention to phrases like, “that car was flying,” and, “the truck didn’t seem to see the stop sign.” Take down contact information of witnesses for future reference.

  • See your doctor. Remember, you have the right to a doctor of your choice—don’t let the insurance adjustor choose one for you. Follow your doctor’s recommendations and keep records of all prescriptions and treatment you receive.

  • Contact your insurance company immediately. Delays in reporting the auto accident to your insurance company could damage the strength of your claim.

  • Call Stoops and LaCourse. Our car accident attorneys have successfully defended auto accident victims like you throughout the state. We will fight for the compensation you need.

• Nursing Home Negligence:  If you or someone you know has had a loved one mistreated in a nursing home, call us.  We have handled more nursing home cases than most law firms in the State of Oklahoma. 
• Wrongful Death:  Did you know that if one of your loved ones is seriously injured and dies due to the negligence of another person, that you can bring a claim on behalf of the estate of your deceased family member?  Those situations are extremely emotional.  We understand that.  Our approach to this type of case is to aggressively pursue the wrongdoer for the maximum recovery possible, while treating our client with gentle assurance and emotional support.   Our philosphy as a Christian-based law firm makes us ideally suited to this type of case.   

The attorneys at Stoops and LaCourse have helped hundreds of people recover millions of dollars in damages for their clients.  (PLEASE NOTE:  OUR PAST SUCCESSES WITH OTHER CLIENTS IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF SIMILAR RESULTS FOR YOUR CASE).  We are confident in our abilities, and confident we can help you.

There are very limited time frames for bringing a claim for damages in court.  If you miss the deadlines, your claim may be forever barred!!  Do NOT delay.  Call us today.  Also, fill out the personal inquiry page on this website and email it to us right away.