Oklahoma Personal Injury Laws
Oklahoma follows a modified comparative fault system with a 50% bar and does not cap non-economic damages in personal injury cases. The state's oil and gas industry generates unique personal injury claims, including those involving workplace accidents at drilling sites and refineries. Oklahoma City and Tulsa have active plaintiff's bars that handle a wide range of serious injury cases.
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Fault Rule
Modified Comparative Fault (50% Bar)
Non-Economic Damages Cap
No Cap
Fault Rule: Modified Comparative Fault (50% Bar)
You can recover damages only if you are less than 50% at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Average Settlement Amounts in Oklahoma
Settlement amounts vary based on injury severity, liability, and other factors. Below are estimated average settlements for common injury types in Oklahoma.
| Injury Type | Average Settlement |
|---|---|
| Car Accident | $19,000 |
| Slip and Fall | $15,000 |
| Dog Bite | $28,000 |
Key Oklahoma Personal Injury Statutes
- •Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95 (statute of limitations)
- •Okla. Stat. tit. 23, § 13 (modified comparative fault, 50% bar)
- •Okla. Stat. tit. 4, § 42.1 (dog bite liability)
Damage Caps in Oklahoma
Oklahoma does not impose a general cap on non-economic damages in personal injury cases. This means there is no statutory limit on pain and suffering awards in most cases.
Oklahoma does not have a specific medical malpractice damages cap.
Injury Claims in Oklahoma
Learn more about specific injury types and how Oklahoma law applies to each.
Major Cities in Oklahoma
Personal injury attorneys in Oklahoma serve clients in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Broken Arrow, Edmond, and surrounding areas. If you have been injured in any of these cities, the same state laws described above apply to your claim.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.