Negligence
Why the shooting of Eric Harris was not justifiedPosted in Civil Rights,Criminal Law,Excessive Force,Negligence on April 12, 2015
Last Friday, the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Department held a press conference to explain why the shooting of Eric Harris was justified and consistent with protocols. The department also released a video of the incident. While the video supports the claim that Harris was shot by a deputy who believed that he was using a Taser,… read more…
Is a bartender responsible for over-serving you?Posted in Criminal Law,Negligence on March 8, 2015
Does a bartender at a commercial business have any responsibility when serving alcohol? The answer is generally, yes. Under Oklahoma’s dram shop laws– laws governing bars that serve alcohol– a bartender who over-serves a visibly intoxicated patron can be held criminally liable, but, as discussed in greater detail below, there are several factors that make proving… read more…
Rape of Sapulpa Student May Implicate Title IX HarassmentPosted in Civil Rights,Criminal Law,Discrimination,Negligence on March 7, 2015
A Sapulpa assistant softball coach was found dead in an apparent suicide after Creek County officials officially charged him in the rape of a 17 year old softball player. If you have questions about Title IX, sexual harassment or gender discrimination, contact the personal injury attorneys at Bryan & Terrill, 918-935-2777 The body of Brad… read more…
What You Need to Know About OK Earthquake InsurancePosted in Insurance,Negligence on March 4, 2015
There has been no shortage of controversy over the recent spike in earthquake activity in Oklahoma. Oklahoma had more earthquakes on record in 2014 than California and Oklahoma earthquake activity has been trending dramatically higher in the last three years. To give you an idea of how impressive this increase in activity is, Oklahoma experienced 567… read more…
Boating DUI bill passes HousePosted in Criminal Law,Negligence on March 3, 2015
The Oklahoma state House of Representatives has passed a bill to strengthen the penalties for boating while intoxicated. This firm previously covered the problems with Oklahoma’s boating while intoxicated laws. You can access that coverage here. House bill 1714 imposes new restrictions that compel the suspension of a person’s driver’s license. For a first offense,… read more…
Your Fracking Right! Has Money Influenced Pro-Fracking Legislation?Posted in Negligence on February 12, 2015
Oklahoma Republican Jeff Hickman has introduced a bill that would prevent cities and towns from deciding whether to allow fracking in their jurisdiction. The measure is particularly concerning to people in cities and towns– population centers where increased seismic activity caused by fracking could have a devastating impact on property owners, especially where the property… read more…
Who is responsible for the actions of security guards?Posted in Civil Rights,Excessive Force,Negligence on February 6, 2015
A Tulsa man who was shot in the neck by a security guard may have a cause of action against the guard’s employer and the apartment complex that hired him. On Wednesday, a man and woman were in a vehicle at the Deerfield Estates Apartments located at 88th and Delaware in Tulsa. Reports indicate the… read more…
Is a business responsible for icy conditions outside the store?Posted in Negligence on November 16, 2014
When a customer slips and falls on an icy sidewalk outside the store, who is responsible if the customer is injured? Is it the customer or the business? In most premises liability cases, the customer is responsible if the condition was “open and obvious,” but where the injury is caused by ice, Oklahoma law imposes… read more…
Woman Arrested for Negligent Homicide in Motorcycle AccidentPosted in Negligence on October 30, 2013
Tulsa police have arrested a Neva Whiteman for causing the death of Zachery Edens. Edens was riding his motorcycle when Whiteman turned left in front of him causing the accident. According to reports, Edens tried to avoid the collision by laying his motorcycle down, but he was unable to avoid the accident with Whiteman. Edens… read more…
Ban on Texting While Driving May Decrease AccidentsPosted in Negligence on October 3, 2013
The Oklahoma Legislature is considering a bill that would specifically prohibit drivers from texting while driving. Under the current law, Oklahoma prohibits distracted driving in general, but there is no law that specifically targets texting while driving. According to a report in the Tulsa World, Oklahoma is one of only 11 states without some type… read more…