Someone walks onto your business property without permission, suffers an injury and later names the building as the cause. The situation raises an uncomfortable question for any owner: does an uninvited visitor have a claim against you? Standards that govern...
You are not automatically liable when someone commits a crime on your property. Oklahoma law does not treat you as the guarantor of every customer’s safety, even when a serious incident happens. Instead, liability turns on a few specific factors. Was the attack...
Imagine receiving a wage claim notice and discovering that your defense hinges on one critical question: Is the person who filed it actually your employee? In Oklahoma wage claim cases, the classification of a worker as either an employee or an independent contractor...
In Oklahoma, you face risks tied to accidents, property damage and workplace events. Your insurance may cover losses. However, a waiver of subrogation can alter who pays back costs. Because of this, you may encounter results that affect both claims and business...
Carrying workers’ compensation coverage is mandatory for most employers. The coverage available indemnifies the business if workers get hurt on the job. Coverage also protects employers from liability for medical conditions related to a worker’s employment. Cancer or...
In the bustling construction world, agreements form the backbone of every project. Disputes arise when one party alleges that another has not met their contractual duties, leading to delays and financial losses. Therefore, it's crucial to understand how to defend...
Bad faith insurance disputes arise when policyholders claim that insurance companies do not act in good faith to honor a claim. Insurance companies have a duty to treat their policyholders fairly and to address claims promptly and reasonably. However, sometimes...
Arbitration agreements in employment contracts have become a significant topic of discussion, particularly in the context of class action lawsuits. These agreements typically require employees to resolve disputes through arbitration rather than the court system, and...
Imagine a typical day for a shopper entering a popular retail store. The fluorescent lights illuminate neatly arranged aisles, and the air hums with activity. The patron navigates the store with purpose, shopping list in hand. But as the shopper rounds a corner, their...
If you own property in Oklahoma, you have a duty of care to keep visitors and guests safe. As a business owner, for example, if there’s a parking lot available for your customers, you must keep it adequately lit at night. If you have insufficient lighting, and someone...