The frigid winter weather is back. It has been really cold with the result of a lot of broken water lines from the freezing temperatures. People aren’t used to the really cold weather this year. The past two years have been very mild for Oklahoma with much warmer temperatures than the past few weeks. It
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Horse Training Facility Fire Kills 23 Horses When Barn Burns
A fire started in a horse training facility that killed 23 horses and destroyed the property. It was reported the fire broke out in the early morning hours. The owner said six employees entered the burning barn trying to save as many of the horses as possible. Owner, Eric Reed, called his staff “heroes…
I Didn’t Burn My House; I Want My Insurance Claim Paid!
Adjusters investigating fire claims have to make a decision. The cause of the fire is important. Accidental fires are usually covered by the policy. Intentional fires are not owed. Did the building owner set the fire? Guess what, arsonists don’t admit readily to the crime. Arsonists don’t make legitimate insurance claims, but they also don’t…
Fire Destroys Businesses Likely Resulting In Business Interruption Claims
Fire has recently destroyed numerous business properties and completely shutting down their business operations. The damage is extensive. Almost like death, it is eerie to see businesses in full operation one day are totally stopped the next day.
Flames tore through the Great Smoky Mountains, killing at least three people, scorching hundreds of homes
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Cold Temperatures Cause Pipes to Burst Resulting In Oklahoma Insurance Claims
Oklahoma’s freezing temperatures cause water lines to freeze and break. Most of us think of winter as the accumulation of snow or ice. Ice can be a major cause of damage to a home, but broken pipes is another type of winter weather that creates insurance claims. Is water damage to a house and personal…
Homeowners Insurance Protects Against Fire Losses According To Allstate Insurance Company
Insurance is intended to protect the insurance company customer (“insured”) from fire damage. The policy holder pays the premium for fire insurance. If the property catches fire, the insurance pays for the losses. Obviously, the customer cannot commit arson. Intentionally burning your house or property is a crime. It is also illegal to present a…
Motorcycle Rider’s Decision Not To Wear Helmet Not Admissible At Trial In Oklahoma
The debate over the safety of wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle isn’t new. Some bikers assert the right to their personal freedom and choice in the matter. Safety proponents have lobbied the Oklahoma legislature for decades over the issue. Setting aside the personal rights versus the safety issue, what’s the rule in accident…
Tulsa Apartment Fire Causes Property Damage And Potential Liability For Insurance Companies
Insurance claims can be expected from apartment building fires. When an apartment complex is faced with a fire, the consequences can be severe. The damages affect the tenants in the units, the complex owner, the property manager, and the insurance companies that provide coverage for the fire damage.
In a recent fire in Tulsa,
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Bubba’s Jury Trial; Day 2
Some Oklahoma lawyers will tell that Opening Statements are the most important part of the case. They claim by the end that the jurors have already made up their mind. Maybe? In my experience, jurors try really hard and listen to the evidence. The statements of the lawyers are not evidence and jurors understand the…