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.

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Slip and Fall in Oklahoma: Who is at Fault?
Slip and fall accidents in Tulsa, Oklahoma can get complicated. The property owner may be at fault, the plaintiff may be at fault, or both the plaintiff and the property owner could share responsibility for the injury arising from a slip and fall. If you or a loved were injured in a slip and fall […] Read more »
Tulsa Auto Accident Lawyer: What is Pain and Suffering?
Putting a dollar amount to pain and suffering in Tulsa, Oklahoma can get complicated. It is usually a jury that determines the merits of a pain and suffering claim in court. In Oklahoma, if you have an accident and suffer disfigurement or dismemberment, you can claim for pain and suffering. Any injury that causes you […] Read more »
What is the Time Limit for Filing a Personal Injury Case in Oklahoma?
In typical cases, a personal injury claim in Oklahoma must be filed within two years of the injury. Exceptions include intentional torts, which must be filed within one year. Injuries not discovered until later may qualify for more time. Read more »
Tulsa Personal Injury Attorney: How Long Will an Oklahoma Injury Claim Take?
While an Oklahoma injury case is pending, it can seem as if time has frozen in its tracks. Weeks, even months can pass with no significant progress in the case. Many plaintiffs eager to get a personal injury settlement begin to wonder, how long will this take? The answer is seldom straightforward. It could take […] Read more »
What is Negligence in Oklahoma Personal Injury Law?
Unreasonably careless behavior can be negligence in Oklahoma personal injury law. When injury attorneys can prove someone's negligence caused another person's injury, the injured party may be awarded compensation. Read more »
Tulsa Personal Injury Lawyer: How to Prove Fault in an Auto Accident?
When an auto accident has happened, proving that the other driver was at fault is crucial in your compensation case. To determine the other driver’s fault, you should provide evidence that shows that he or she acted in a manner that was careless and not prudent. If you can prove the other driver acted negligently, […] Read more »
Ask the Tulsa Personal Injury Lawyer: Is the Rear Driver Always At Fault?
No. In most cases, it is the rear driver who is thought to be at fault for a car crash. But the back end collision landscape has also been invaded by ‘cash for crash’ scams. Some insurance fraudsters use two vehicles to break suddenly in front of a car and force a collision. If you […] Read more »
Tulsa Auto Accident Attorney: What to Do After an Auto Accident
A <a href="https://stage4.wirthlawgroup.com/lawyer/tulsa-automobile-accident-attorney.html">Tulsa auto accident attorney</a> explains steps to take after a car wreck to protect your safety and prepare for an Oklahoma personal injury claim. Read more »
Tulsa Personal Injury Lawyer: Steps in an Oklahoma Personal Injury Claim
Knowing the steps in a personal injury claim can help you better work with your Oklahoma accident attorney to get the best personal injury claim settlement. Read more »
Washington County Judge Upholds Oklahoma Citizen Participation Act
A Washington County court has dismissed a lawsuit on free speech grounds under a fast-track procedure created in the 2014 Oklahoma Citizens Participation Act. The decision runs contrary to two previous OCPA decisions in other libel cases, all of which involve the same group of Rogers County defendants, sued by former District Attorney Janice Steidley. The contrary rulings set the stage for an appellate decision on the Oklahoma law intended to provide timely relief when a libel lawsuit challenges constitutionally protected advocacy. Read more »
New Law Defines Workplace Social Media Privacy in Oklahoma
New workplace social media privacy laws in Oklahoma usually protect employees' social media from employers' snooping but when employees use workplace computers during the workday to log on to social media accounts. Read more »
New Oklahoma Open Records Laws Expand Public Right to Know
A new Oklahoma law says police dash cam videos are now open records. New laws also allow civil lawsuits to enforce Oklahoma Open Meetings Act. Read more »
Oklahoma Courts: How to Save Text Messages for Legal Purposes
The spread of smartphone technology has dramatically increased the frequency with which people use text messages for legal purposes in Oklahoma civil cases and criminal trials. Yet litigants who need to show the contents of text messages in court can face several hurdles. The simplest hurdle is often merely preserving the contents of text messages. […] Read more »
Oklahoma Residents May Now Sue Out-of-State Web Merchants
Oklahoma residents may go to Oklahoma courts to file lawsuits against out of state Internet merchants. A Feb. 11, 2014 Oklahoma Supreme Court decision determined the state’s courts have jurisdiction over some individuals and companies who do business with state residents from outside the state. The ruling relied on federal court decisions that say an […] Read more »
Dissenting Justices See Flaws in New Oklahoma Workers Compensation Law
When the Oklahoma Supreme Court on Dec. 16, 2014, upheld a bill that on Feb. 1, 2014, will replace the state’s 35-year-old Workers Compensation Court with a new administrative workers compensation system , three justices expressed some reservations. The justices’ dissent foreshadows challenges that could be leveled against the new workers compensation system. In upholding the new […] Read more »
Supreme Court Could Halt Demise of Oklahoma Workers Compensation Court
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments that could save injured workers’ rights to legal representation. Oklahoma lawmakers earlier this year passed a bill that replaces the state’s judicial Workers Compensation system with an administrative system By assuming original jurisdiction to set a Dec. 10, 2013 hearing, the Supreme Court allowed attorneys to […] Read more »
Lawyer Represents Rogers County DA in Official and Private Lawsuits
The money trail in a merry-go-round of lawsuits among Rogers County officials gives new meaning to the adage “What comes around, goes around.” Take a look at the Tulsa attorney representing the Rogers County District Attorney and two assistants in their libel lawsuit against the Rogers County Sheriff, a Claremore detective, the father of a […] Read more »
Oklahoma Tort Reform Unraveled: Comprehensive Reform Act of 2009 Citationized
Click here to download the full report “Tort Reform Unraveled” in a printable pdf format. When the Oklahoma Supreme Court on June 4, 2013 struck down a landmark 2009 Tort Reform bill, it reversed law spread across 10 titles and 81 sections of Oklahoma Statutes. The order did not include references to the statutes created […] Read more »
Tort Reform Unraveled: Supreme Court Reverses 2009 Tort Bill
Click here to download the full report “Tort Reform Unraveled” in a printable pdf format. When the Oklahoma Supreme Court on June 4, 2013 struck down the Comprehensive Lawsuit Reform Act of 2009, it reversed one of the most far-reaching measures governing litigation in Oklahoma lawmaking history. For more than 3 ½ years, attorneys working […] Read more »
Lawmakers Who Dismantled Oklahoma Workers Compensation Court Misunderstood the Law
The Oklahoma Senate this week voted on the final version of a bill that will dismantle the current workers compensation court system and replace it with an administrative system. Some of those who voted on the bill appeared to misunderstand both the current workers compensation system and the new system they voted on. Legislators who […] Read more »
Workers Compensation Insurance, Personal Injury Claims Compared
When you’re injured on the job, an employer is usually required to provide compensation for medical costs, lost wages and other costs associated with the injury. The same thing applies to work-related illnesses. In most cases, employers carry workers compensation insurance to underwrite their liability for injuries or illnesses workers incur on the job. Those […] Read more »