Ylla Gosney, Attorneys at Law answers questions for car accident victims in Tulsa. Facing the fallout of a car accident is a very scary time, especially if you’re injured. This means you’ll need help, but you also might be wondering how much you could get in a settlement–and how much our firm would get. Our team has the experience and resources you need. Contact us today for a free consultation.
What Percentage Does a Car Accident Lawyer Take in Tulsa?
If you’re considering taking legal action after a car accident in Tulsa, it’s natural to have concerns about the cost. The good news is that working with our firm won’t require any upfront payment. We work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you only pay us when there’s a settlement or verdict.
Here’s how it works: our fee is a percentage of the settlement or court award we get for you, usually between 33% and 40%. This way, you don’t have to pay out-of-pocket, and you only pay if your case is successful.
This system makes it easier for you to afford legal help, and it also means we’re fully committed to getting you the best possible outcome. We discuss our fees and what you can expect from the whole process in our free initial meeting, so it literally costs you nothing to explore your options. At the same time, though, the process can go many different ways once you decide to move forward.
How Does the Claims Process Work After a Car Accident?
You never want to be in a car accident in Tulsa, but unfortunately, there’s always the chance that it could happen to you. This usually means you’re facing injuries, medical bills, missed work, and emotional trauma. This makes up the bulk of your “damages,” or the financial support Oklahoma law makes available to you when someone hurts you because of negligence.
That’s actually the first step in the claims process after a car accident. The person or group who was negligent and caused the accident is “liable” for paying for your damages. Usually, this involves:
- Another driver
- A pedestrian
- The car maker
- Tulsa city or Oklahoma state government
Once you have established liability, you can then move forward with actually filing your claim. You can do this in two main ways:
- Filing an insurance claim to settle out of court
- Filing a personal injury lawsuit
The damages you can recover depend on your situation, but they often include:
- Medical bills and ongoing care
- Lost wages or reduced ability to work
- Car repairs or replacement
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Wrongful death expenses in fatal accidents
- Punitive damages for extreme negligence
Importantly, Oklahoma has a modified comparative negligence rule, where your damages could be reduced by your percentage of fault in the accident. If you were more than 50% at-fault, you might not be able to get damages at all.
Then, it’s also important to know that Oklahoma has a two-year deadline to file a claim after an accident. If you miss this deadline, you might also lose your chance to recover any damages.
How Ylla Gosney Helps You Get the Most Out of Your Car Accident Claim in Tulsa
Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident is obviously pretty overwhelming–and it’s harder when your accident is more serious. That’s where we come in. Our team is here to ease the burden and help you get the most out of your claim. With our experience and knowledge, we’ve helped many clients in Tulsa, and our proven approach to car accident claims includes the following:
- Figuring out what caused the accident – We look into the details to figure out what caused the crash–whether it was speeding, distracted driving, or something else. This helps us show who is at fault and make sure you aren’t blamed for something that wasn’t your fault.
- Helping you collect important evidence – We gather everything needed to support your claim, like photos of the scene, details of your injuries, medical records, and bills for car repairs or damaged property. More evidence means a stronger case for you.
- Talking to witnesses and experts to support your case – We speak to witnesses and usually consult experts, like doctors or accident specialists, to help back up your story and strengthen your case.
- Handling all communication with insurance companies and lawyers – We handle all talks with the other driver’s insurance company and lawyers, so you don’t have to. Insurance companies can be tricky, but we’ll make sure your rights are protected.
- Fighting for a fair settlement on your behalf – Whether we negotiate or go to court, we work hard to get you a fair result for your damages. We won’t stop until we’ve done everything to get you the best outcome.
More than anything, we want to make the process as easy as possible for you and your family. We know that a car accident doesn’t just affect you–it can change your life in many ways, and we’re here to guide you through it. Contact us today for a free consultation to get started.
