When someone else’s negligence injures you, a personal injury claim can provide a path to recovering the financial and personal losses you suffer. Personal injury cases often involve significant medical expenses, lost income, long-term care needs, and injuries that affect your ability to work and live as you did before.
Gilpin Law Office represents injured clients throughout Oklahoma City in a range of complex personal injury claims. We provide experienced, personalized representation focused on protecting your rights and seeking the accountability and compensation you deserve.
Experience matters when your health and financial future are at stake. Tim Gilpin, Esq. has more than four decades handling complex legal matters, recovering millions of dollars for injured clients. When you work with Gilpin Law Office, you get:
We also offer free consultations so you can discuss what happened and learn more about your legal options at no cost.
When another person’s negligence or wrongful actions cause you physical, emotional, or financial harm, that typically forms the basis of a personal injury claim. Personal injury law covers many situations, such as a negligent driver causing a serious crash or a property owner failing to address a dangerous condition.
Negligence generally means failing to use the level of care that a reasonable person would under similar circumstances. Although each case is different, you typically must show the other party was negligent and legally responsible for your injuries and the losses you suffered as a result.
Gilpin Law Office represents clients in a range of serious personal injury claims, including, but not limited to:
Injuries from these accidents can range from minor to permanently disabling, depending on the severity of the accident. Common injuries include whiplash, broken bones, cuts and lacerations, spinal cord injuries, organ damage, and traumatic brain injury.
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The individual who directly caused your injury is not necessarily the only legally responsible party. Depending on how and where the injury occurred, other potentially liable parties can include:
Some cases involve multiple responsible parties and sources of insurance coverage. Identifying each potential source of liability is an important part of determining the available compensation.
Compensation depends on the circumstances of your case and the severity of your injuries, and may include:
Serious injuries can require future treatment, limit your ability to work, and affect your life for years to come. Our Oklahoma City personal injury lawyers evaluate both current and anticipated losses before pursuing a settlement.
In Oklahoma, you have two years to file a personal injury claim, though different deadlines may apply in claims involving government entities. Contacting an attorney promptly provides more time to preserve evidence, investigate what happened, and protect your right to pursue compensation.
What you do in the minutes, hours, and days after an accident can help preserve important evidence and create a clear record of what happened. If you are able, you should:
Building a strong personal injury case requires a clear understanding of the facts, the applicable law, and the full impact of your injuries. At Gilpin Law Office, we develop each case with the evidence and preparation necessary to negotiate from a position of strength and, when necessary, take the matter before the court. We can:
We manage the legal and strategic demands of your case while keeping you informed at every stage. We explain the risks and potential outcomes so you can make informed choices about how to proceed.
If you’ve been hurt in Oklahoma City because of someone else’s negligence, you need an attorney with the experience to take on insurance companies and win their respect. Attorney Tim Gilpin has practiced law since 1986, served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Oklahoma, and has run his own practice since 1991.
Tim represents injured clients in Oklahoma City and statewide from his office in Tulsa. You’ll never be treated like a case number. Tim works with you one-on-one and builds a strategy aimed at the compensation you deserve. Learn more about Tim or contact Gilpin Law Office.
A denied claim does not necessarily mean your case is over. An attorney can review the insurer’s reasons for the denial, determine whether the evidence supports a challenge, and appeal the decision when appropriate.
Under Oklahoma’s modified comparative negligence system, you can seek compensation if you are less than 51% responsible, though your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
Many personal injury claims reach a settlement through negotiations instead. However, if the insurance company or responsible party refuses to offer fair compensation, trial may be necessary. At Gilpin Law Office, we prepare every case for litigation, just in case.
When you are injured by someone else’s careless actions, you should not have to face the legal system or insurers on your own. The Oklahoma City personal injury lawyer at Gilpin Law Office stands by you every step of the way. Our legal team is backed by 40 years of experience. Call us at 918-583-8900 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, we serve clients in the surrounding areas.
