Why Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney Matters

At Bison Law Firm, we’ve helped countless Oklahomans navigate the aftermath of car wrecks. If you or someone you love has been injured in a collision, you know how difficult it can be to put life back together. Between managing medical appointments, recovering, and dealing with insurance adjusters’ calls, the chaos can be overwhelming.

The numbers show just how common and serious these incidents are in our state. But more importantly, the data also tells us something critical: hiring a personal injury attorney can dramatically increase your chances of receiving fair value for your claims.

According to the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO):

There were over 66,000 total crashes reported in Oklahoma in 2023, with nearly 9,000 resulting in injury and over 600 being fatal.
The top contributing factors include distracted driving, speeding, and impaired driving.

An injury from a car wreck can result in serious strain, physically, mentally and financially. From mounting medical bills and lost wages, to long-term rehabilitation and emotional trauma, victims often face pressure from insurance companies to accept a quick settlement which can be far less than what they truly deserve.

With or Without an Attorney: The Settlement Gap

Multiple studies, including those from the Insurance Research Council, highlight a striking difference in the outcomes for accident victims who hire legal representation:

Victims with an attorney receive, on average, 3.5 times more in settlement compensation than those who negotiate on their own.
Without an attorney, many victims unknowingly accept lowball offers from insurance companies eager to close the case quickly.
Attorneys help account for non-economic damages like pain and suffering, emotional distress, and future medical costs—often overlooked in self-negotiated claims.

Injured in an Oklahoma Car Accident? We Can Help.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car wreck, don’t face it alone. Our experienced personal injury attorneys at Bison Law Firm offer free consultations and work on a contingency basis, meaning you do not pay unless we win your case.

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Nathan D. Richter

Nathan is a trial lawyer, who primarily practices in the area of civil litigation. His practice encompasses all facets of the cannabis industry, from business formations, to legal matters involving the highly regulated industry, to business dissolutions and other business litigation.