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June 5, 2025 · Nathan Richter

Summer Safety Tips for Families: Vehicle & Water Safety Reminders from Bison Law Firm

Summer safety for families, both on the road and around the water. Reminders for road-trip vehicle checks, car seat and hot-car safety, and the right insurance coverage — plus water safety essentials like constant supervision, life jackets, pool barriers, and knowing CPR.

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June 3, 2025 · Mark Van Paasschen

Why Are These the 100 Deadliest Days?

Summer brings a sharp rise in fatal crashes, especially among teens and young adults, as travel, congestion, and impaired and distracted driving all climb. Five practical tips to stay safer on the road this season — and what to do if someone else's negligence causes a wreck anyway.

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May 15, 2025 · Nathan Richter

May is Mental Health Awareness Month – Don’t Ignore This Key Part of Recovery

Recovery after an injury is about more than physical healing. Why emotional trauma like anxiety, depression, and PTSD deserves the same attention as a broken bone — and how seeking timely mental health care supports both your well-being and the strength of a personal injury claim.

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April 29, 2025 · Mark Van Paasschen

Signs You Should Contact a Medical Malpractice Attorney

Signs that you may have a medical malpractice claim — from an unexpected injury during a procedure to a missed or delayed diagnosis, a condition that worsened due to a provider's action or inaction, or a loved one's death that may be linked to negligence.

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April 9, 2025 · Nathan Richter

Why Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney Matters

What the data says about Oklahoma car wrecks — more than 66,000 crashes in 2023 — and why it matters at settlement time: studies show accident victims represented by an attorney recover, on average, about 3.5 times more than those who negotiate with insurers on their own.

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March 24, 2025 · John Alberts

Who Pays in a Car Accident When the At-Fault Driver Is Uninsured in Oklahoma?

Hit by an uninsured driver in Oklahoma, where roughly 1 in 4 drivers carry no insurance? How to recover compensation through uninsured motorist coverage, MedPay, and collision coverage — plus the key steps to take right after the crash to protect your claim.

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March 10, 2025 · Nathan Richter

Why Insurance Companies Want You to Settle Quickly—And Why You Should Talk to a Lawyer First

Insurance companies often call within days of a wreck with a fast offer — not out of generosity, but to settle cheap before the full damage is clear. A look at the tactics adjusters use to shrink payouts, why settling early can backfire, and how a lawyer levels the playing field.

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February 6, 2025 · John Alberts

Bison Law Firm: Facing the Storm with Strength and Resolve

The story behind the name. Why a bison — an animal that charges into oncoming storms rather than fleeing them — captures the strength, resilience, and head-on resolve Bison Law Firm brings to every case it takes.

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February 6, 2025 · John Alberts

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I really need a lawyer after a car wreck?

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January 24, 2025 · John Alberts

The Importance of Knowing Your Insurance Coverage During Winter Weather

Cold months bring a spike in accidents on icy, snow-covered roads. Practical tips for driving safely in winter weather, the steps to take if you're in a winter wreck, and why understanding your insurance coverage matters before the first freeze hits.

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