Tulsa Personal
Injury Attorney

Our Tulsa personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront, and we only get paid if we win your case.

Oklahoma law gives you two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you don’t file within this time, you may lose the chance to get compensation. There may be exceptions in some cases, so it’s important to speak with a Tulsa personal injury lawyer from Gorospe Law Group as soon as possible to make sure your rights are protected.

Every personal injury case has a unique set of facts and circumstances, and so each is ultimately worth a unique amount of money as well. There is no established formula for calculating your economic and non-economic damages, but one that is commonly used is called the “multiplier method,” whereby your economic damages are multiplied by a set factor (between 1.5 and 5) representing your non-economic damages.

Overall, some of the key factors that may influence your case’s value include:

• The type and severity of your injuries
• The amount of your financial losses
• Insurance policy terms and limits
• Identity of the at-fault party and their ability to pay
• The degree of your pain and suffering
• Whether you’re able to recover punitive damages
• Strength of the evidence supporting your claim

If you share any fault for your accident, that could also impact the value of your claim. Under Oklahoma’s modified comparative negligence law, your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you’re found more than 50% responsible, however, you cannot recover any damages.

Our experienced personal injury lawyers in Tulsa can help you maximize the value of your claim by taking steps like thoroughly calculating your damages and hiring experts as needed to make your case as strong as possible.

Accident victims in Oklahoma can seek several types of compensation for their injuries and losses, often referred to as damages. These are divided into economic damages, non-economic damages, and, in rare cases, punitive damages.

Economic damages cover your financial expenses, such as:

• Medical bills, both current and future
• Lost wages 
• Diminished earning potential
• Property damage
• Rehabilitation and therapy
• Out-of-pocket costs

Non-economic damages are designed to compensate for the more personal consequences of your accident, such as:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Mental anguish and trauma
• Loss of companionship

In rare cases, punitive damages may be awarded to punish egregious misconduct from the responsible party. However, these damages require a stronger showing of evidence and also generally require that your case go to trial. 

While you’re not legally required to hire a lawyer, working with a qualified Tulsa personal injury attorney can make a major difference in the outcome of your case. Insurance companies work hard to protect their profits and will try and limit their liability as much as possible. A Tulsa personal injury lawyer can ensure your rights are protected and that you have a professional advocating for your best interests. 

Note that some cases involve unique legal issues, such as if you need to take action against a government entity. In those circumstances, you could have just one year to file a Notice of Tort Claim against the at-fault party. In this sense, hiring a lawyer can help you ensure you file your claim appropriately and on time as well. 

Generally speaking, a few ways your personal injury attorney can help include:

• Investigating your accident and gathering the necessary evidence
• Identifying all of the liable parties and insurance coverage
• Protecting you from allegations of shared fault
• Handling the communications and settlement negotiations on your behalf
• Accurately assessing your damages and long-term needs
• Representing you in court if necessary

Our personal injury attorneys in Tulsa work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win compensation for you. This structure allows you to pursue justice without any upfront financial burden.