Civil Law
Civil law covers disputes between individuals or organizations, including issues like contracts, property, and family matters. Understanding your rights and options under civil law is crucial when facing conflicts that could impact your finances, relationships, or future. Whether you are dealing with a contract disagreement or family law concerns, consulting a knowledgeable Tulsa civil law attorney can help clarify your situation and guide you through the legal process.
When legal challenges arise, having a skilled advocate makes a difference. The Tulsa attorney team at Wirth Law Office understands the complexities of civil law and is prepared to assist clients in navigating disputes efficiently and effectively. If you need legal help, call Wirth Law Office at (918) 879-1681 to discuss your case and explore your options.
How to Collect on Judgement in Oklahoma
It typically involves setting up an asset hearing to gather information about the debtor's assets and potential sources of payment.
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What Are My Options for Collecting Debts That I’m Owed in Oklahoma?
There are two main options for collecting debts: small claims court and civil court. Small claims court is a faster and more informal process.
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What Is an Attractive Nuisance in Oklahoma?
An attractive nuisance is a potentially dangerous condition that is not readily apparent to kids and might attract them onto the property.
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What Is Negligent Entrustment in Oklahoma?
Negligent Entrustment is when you entrust a potentially dangerous instrumentality into the hands of somebody who clearly can't handle it.
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Are Oklahoma Dog Owners Liable for Bites and Damages Caused by Their Dogs?
The owner will be liable for damages when their dog without provocation bites anyone while they're at a site where they have the right to be.
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Oklahoma Personal Injury: What Does My Attorney Need to Know after My Car Wreck?
Having more information is always better for your attorney. So it isn't just the concrete things like insurance, but also every detail.
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Oklahoma Personal Injury: Do I Need to Take Pictures after My Car Wreck?
Once everyone's safe, you should start taking pictures. Make sure you get pictures of the damage to yours and the other person's vehicle.
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Do I Need UM or UIM Coverage in Oklahoma?
Uninsured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage are for when you have a car wreck and the other person doesn't have insurance.
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Service of Process: What if They Refuse the Certified Letter for Service in Oklahoma?
If they don't file an answer within the statutory time, then you can file a motion to default them for failing to participate in the case.
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What If They Refuse the Papers from the Process Server in Oklahoma?
If they're knowingly and willfully refusing to receive the information, the court's going to find it was delivered to them.
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Oklahoma Personal Injury: Why Do I Have a Medical Lien after My Car Wreck?
Medical services do is what's called third-party billing. They will file a lien against the insurance claim for that person.
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Can You Get Oklahoma Unemployment Benefits if You Quit Due to Harassment?
Harassment is a way that applicants can show they had good cause for quitting their job. Applicants should still qualify for benefits.
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What is the Difference Between Compensatory & Punitive Damages in Oklahoma?
Compensatory damages are given to the injured victim to help pay for damages created, while punitive damages penalize the at-fault party.
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What is a Power of Attorney in Oklahoma?
A Power of Attorney allow the designation of an individual to make financial or medical decisions on someone else's behalf.
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Do You Have a Right to Remain Silent in Civil Court?
You absolutely can plead the fifth and the court cannot compel you to answer a question that might tend to incriminate you.
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What is a Writ of Mandamus?
Mandamus is used generally speaking when you're talking about somebody who is acting in their official capacity.
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What is a Class Action Lawsuit?
In Oklahoma, there are four essential things you need in order to get the class-action status of a lawsuit.
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Personal Injury Basics: What Is Negligence?
negligence is when you have one party who owes a duty to another party, and they end up breaching that duty and it results in damages to that person.
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If You Don’t Have Insurance, Can You Recover Damages From a Car Wreck?
Now, previously, the state of Oklahoma had what was called a pay-to-play law, and that if you didn't have car insurance then you were pretty limited on the damages you'd collect. They were exclusive to economic damages, meaning only what your medical bills were, you couldn't go for pain and suffering.
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Intentional Torts: What Their Elements Are and What They're Used For
Now under Oklahoma criminal law, if you throw a beanball at somebody, it could be considered either an assault and battery.
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Does It Matter What You Say to an Insurance Company After a Car Wreck?
Anytime you're speaking with an adjuster, be very careful about what you say and don't divulge more than you really have to.
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How to Get a Concealed Carry Permit In Oklahoma
Tulsa Attorney, Brian Jackson talks about the process for obtaining a concealed carry permit in the State of Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma Attorney Discusses Name Changes in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Attorney, James Wirth, discusses name changes in Oklahoma. If you have any questions beyond that, consult with an attorney.
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How Can You Tell if the Car That Hit You Is a Commercial Vehicle?
One thing you can do if you get a police report is to see who the listed owner of the vehicle is. Not just the driver.
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Should You Sign the Medical Authorization Given to You by an Insurance Company?
If you were to examine medical authorization a bit more closely, odds are it's going to be what's called an unlimited medical authorization.
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