Slipped at Walmart in Norman? Here’s What You Should Know A quick stop at Walmart can turn into a serious situation in seconds. One unexpected slip — a spill, wet entryway, or uneven surface — can leave you injured, frustrated, and unsure of your next step. If you were hurt in a slip and [...]
Truck accidents around Norman are different — more destructive, more complex, and more aggressively defended by the trucking companies involved. When a fully loaded 18-wheeler barrels through the I-35 corridor, Highway 9, or the high-traffic zones around Lindsey Street, a single mistake can change a life forever.At Aldridge Teasdale, we bring an aggressive, results-driven approach [...]
Winter changes everything on Norman roads. A quick cold snap, early morning frost, or an unexpected ice patch on Lindsey or Highway 9 can turn an ordinary commute into a dangerous situation. When visibility drops and roads freeze, even careful drivers can find themselves in a crash. If you were involved in a winter-weather [...]
Driver fatigue is one of the most common — and most dangerous — causes of truck accidents in Oklahoma. When an exhausted driver is behind the wheel of a 40-ton vehicle, the consequences can be catastrophic. Even a momentary lapse in alertness can lead to rear-end collisions, lane departures, rollover crashes, and fatal highway [...]
After a serious truck wreck in Oklahoma, you’d expect the truth to come out quickly. But trucking companies — and the insurers who back them — often move fast to protect themselves, not the injured victims. Their goal is simple: minimize their liability and pay as little as possible. If you were hit by [...]
After an accident, many injured people worry they can’t file a claim because they were “partially at fault.” The truth is, Oklahoma law recognizes that accidents are rarely black-and-white — and you may still be entitled to compensation even if you made a mistake. This concept is called comparative fault, and understanding how it [...]
Purcell’s small-town charm hides a big problem: heavy truck traffic cutting through narrow local streets. Between Highway 74, I-35, and the busy crossings near Main Street, oversized vehicles and tight intersections have made Purcell one of central Oklahoma’s most overlooked danger zones for serious crashes. At Aldridge Teasdale, we’ve represented drivers and families hurt [...]
Slip and fall cases often come down to one critical question: What really happened? While witness statements and photos can help, nothing is more powerful than surveillance video. In Oklahoma, security cameras are everywhere — grocery stores, gas stations, apartment complexes, restaurants, parking lots, and even city buildings. Video evidence can be the deciding factor [...]
Cracked sidewalks, uneven pavement, and broken curbs are more than just eyesores — they’re accidents waiting to happen. When a fall like that causes serious injury, many Oklahomans wonder: can I sue the city? At Aldridge Teasdale, we’ve helped clients across Oklahoma recover after dangerous public property accidents. Suing a city or municipality is [...]
Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have changed how Oklahomans get around, but when accidents happen, figuring out who’s responsible isn’t always simple. Whether you were a passenger, another driver, or a pedestrian, collisions involving rideshare vehicles in Oklahoma City raise unique legal questions — and big insurance companies aren’t quick to help. At [...]
