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Oklahoma Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Oklahoma. Find attorneys who understand Oklahoma law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Oklahoma Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Oklahoma vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Oklahoma's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 51% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 2 years
Fault System
Oklahoma follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% o...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Oklahoma does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both econom...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Oklahoma
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Oklahoma uses modified comparative 51 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Oklahoma Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
2 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
2 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 2 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Oklahoma Fault System
Oklahoma follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% or more at fault. If 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Oklahoma's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Okla. Stat. tit. 23, § 13
Oklahoma Damage Caps
Oklahoma does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full. Punitive damages may be capped in certain circumstances.
High-Risk Truck Routes in Oklahoma
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 40
Major east-west corridor through Oklahoma City with heavy freight traffic.
Interstate 35
North-south corridor through Oklahoma City connecting Texas to Kansas.
Interstate 44
Southwest to northeast route connecting Texas to Missouri through Tulsa.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
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