If someone else’s careless or reckless actions left you injured, you’re dealing with a lot right now. You have a hospital bill, a missed paycheck, and a phone that keeps ringing with insurance adjusters who already know more about your rights than you do.
An Oklahoma City personal injury attorney at Branch & Dhillon is here to level that playing field. Call us today at 405-237-8107 for a free consultation.
What Types of Cases Do We Handle?
Branch & Dhillon represents injured people and grieving families in a focused range of personal injury cases throughout the Oklahoma City area. Every case we take involves an injury or loss caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongful conduct.
Accident and Injury Cases
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Drunk driving accidents
- Rideshare accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Slip and fall and premises liability
Serious and Catastrophic Injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Other serious injuries resulting from any of the accident types above
Wrongful Death
When a loved one dies as a result of someone else’s negligence, the surviving family may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. These cases cover losses including funeral costs, lost financial support, and the profound loss of a family member’s presence.
If your situation fits one of these categories, we’re ready to review it.
How Oklahoma City’s Roads and Traffic Create Injury Risks
Oklahoma City’s layout shapes the way accidents happen here. The metro area spans over 600 square miles, and that means a lot of highway miles, long commutes, and wide arterial roads where high speeds are common.
- Interstates 35, 40, and 44 carry heavy commercial truck traffic through the city daily, and where large trucks travel, serious collisions can follow.
- Downtown near the Bricktown entertainment district sees heavy pedestrian activity on weekends, especially late at night.
- The presence of drunk drivers on I-235 and along Northwest Expressway after bar closing hours contributes to some of the worst injury cases we see.
- Rideshare pickups in busy areas like Midtown and near the Cox Convention Center add another layer of accident exposure for passengers and bystanders alike.
Weather plays a role, too. Oklahoma’s rapid weather changes, including ice storms and sudden heavy rain, reduce traction and visibility in ways that drivers don’t always account for.
When a driver traveling at highway speed loses control on an iced-over section of I-40 near Meridian Avenue, the resulting crash can cause injuries that take months or years to recover from.
If you were injured in an accident in any of these areas, or anywhere else in the Oklahoma City metro, our team wants to hear from you.
Why You Need a Lawyer After a Serious Injury
Hiring an attorney after a serious injury significantly increases your chances of recovering fair compensation, because insurance companies are not neutral parties. They have adjusters, lawyers, and internal guidelines all aimed at minimizing what they pay out.
Without someone in your corner who understands how that system works, you’re at a real disadvantage.
What Insurance Companies Do Early in a Claim
The calls often start within hours of an accident. An adjuster may seem friendly and sympathetic, but their job is to gather information that helps close your claim quickly and cheaply.
They may ask for a recorded statement before you’ve seen a doctor or spoken to an attorney. What you say at that stage can be used to reduce or deny your claim later.
A skilled attorney steps in and handles all communication with the insurer from the start, so nothing you say inadvertently hurts your case.
What a Lawyer Actually Does for You
Representation goes well beyond paperwork. When Branch & Dhillon takes your case, we:
- Investigate the accident and gather evidence before it disappears
- Obtain police reports, medical records, and witness statements
- Work with medical providers to make sure your treatment continues without delay
- Calculate the full value of your losses, including future medical costs and lost earning capacity
- Negotiate aggressively for a settlement that reflects what your case is actually worth
- Take your case to court if the insurance company won’t offer a fair resolution
Oklahoma’s Fault Rules Make This More Important
Oklahoma follows a modified comparative negligence standard. If an insurer can shift even a portion of fault onto you, your compensation goes down. If they push your share of fault above 50 percent, you may recover nothing. Insurers know this rule well and use it strategically. We know how to counter it.
You’ve already dealt with enough. Let us handle the legal side while you focus on getting better. Call Branch & Dhillon at 405-237-8107 for a free consultation.
What Compensation May Be Available to You?
Every case is different, and no attorney can promise a specific outcome. What we can tell you is what Oklahoma law allows injured people to pursue.
Depending on the facts of your case, you may have a right to seek compensation for:
- Medical expenses, including emergency treatment at facilities like OU Health or Integris Baptist Medical Center, surgeries, physical therapy, and ongoing care
- Lost income during your recovery, and lost future earning capacity if your injuries are permanent
- Pain and suffering, which includes both physical pain and the emotional and psychological impact of your injuries
- Property damage, such as vehicle repair or replacement
- In wrongful death cases, compensation for funeral costs, lost financial support, and loss of companionship
Oklahoma allows both economic damages (financial losses you can document) and non-economic damages (losses like pain and suffering that don’t come with a receipt). In some cases involving especially reckless conduct, punitive damages may be available as well.
What to Do After an Accident in Oklahoma City
The steps you take in the hours and days after an accident can affect your case significantly. Here’s what matters most:
- Seek medical attention right away, even if you feel okay. Injuries like TBIs and soft tissue damage often don’t show symptoms immediately. OU Health University Hospital and Integris Baptist are both well-equipped to treat serious trauma in the Oklahoma City area.
- Report the accident to the police and get a copy of the report.
- Document the scene with photos of your injuries, the vehicles involved, road conditions, and anything else relevant.
- Don’t give recorded statements to any insurance company before talking to a lawyer. What you say can and will be used to reduce your claim.
- Contact Branch & Dhillon as soon as possible. The earlier we get involved, the more effectively we can preserve evidence and protect your interests.
Why Clients Choose Branch & Dhillon
Our attorneys bring more than 30 years of collective legal experience to every case. We’ve gone up against major insurance companies and large corporate defendants, and we don’t back down when the stakes are high.
Outstanding Results
Our results speak for themselves: we’ve recovered a $1.2 million settlement in a wrongful death case and a $1.625 million settlement in a dram shop case involving alcohol liability.
Client-Centered Focus
But numbers don’t tell the whole story. What keeps clients coming back and referring their friends and family is how we treat people while the work is being done.
O.P., a former client, described their experience this way: “I had a really amazing experience with this personal injury office. They were very on top of it and tried to fill me in every step of the way. Branch & Dhillon are one of the best personal injury attorneys out there.”
P.S. shared a similar sentiment: “Blanca was absolutely stellar in her performance of taking care of me and ultimately getting me a settlement I wasn’t expecting. She worked very hard to negotiate with the insurance companies on my behalf and I was able to get the treatment I needed and also got paid, too.”
No Upfront Fees or Hourly Billing
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we win your case. No upfront costs, no hourly fees, no out-of-pocket expenses while your case is pending. Our payment comes from the recovery we secure for you. That arrangement is intentional.
When you’re already managing medical appointments and trying to get back to work, the last thing you should be worrying about is whether you can afford legal help.
What Does the Injury Claims Process Actually Look Like?
Most people have never filed a personal injury claim before, so the process feels unfamiliar. Here’s a plain-language breakdown of how cases typically move forward with our firm.
Step 1: Your Free Consultation
First, we meet with you for a free consultation to understand what happened, review any documents you have, and give you an honest assessment of your case.
Step 2: Building Your Case
If we move forward together, we begin gathering evidence, which may include police reports, medical records, witness statements, surveillance footage, and accident reconstruction depending on your case.
Step 3: Getting You the Care You Need
While evidence is gathered, we also make sure you have access to the medical care you need. We work with healthcare providers who understand personal injury cases and will treat you while your case is pending.
Step 4: Seeking What You’re Owed
Once your treatment is complete or your condition has stabilized, we build a demand package that documents your losses in full and presents it to the insurance company. Many cases resolve through negotiation at this stage.
Step 5: Taking It to Court If Necessary
If a fair settlement isn’t offered, we’re prepared to take your case to court. Our attorneys are skilled litigators, not just negotiators, and insurance companies know the difference.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma City Personal Injury Claims
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma law gives most injury victims two years from the date of the accident or injury to file a lawsuit. Wrongful death claims also carry a two-year deadline in most situations, running from the date of death. Waiting too long forfeits your right to pursue compensation entirely, so the sooner you speak with an attorney, the better.
What if the insurance company already offered me a settlement?
Before accepting any offer, speak with an Oklahoma City personal injury lawyer. Early settlement offers frequently reflect far less than your case is actually worth, particularly when your medical treatment is still ongoing and your total losses aren’t yet clear.
Once you accept a settlement, you typically cannot go back and ask for more, even if your injuries turn out to be more serious than initially thought.
What if I was partially at fault for the accident?
Oklahoma uses a 51 percent fault rule. You can still recover compensation if you were partially at fault, as long as your share of fault doesn’t exceed 50 percent. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance companies sometimes exaggerate a claimant’s role in causing an accident to reduce the payout.
Having a lawyer on your side helps ensure your fault is assessed fairly.
Do I really need to go to court?
Most personal injury cases settle before trial. However, settling for less than your case deserves just to avoid litigation isn’t always the right answer. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial, because that preparation is what gives us negotiating strength.
You won’t be pushed into court, but you also won’t be pushed into an unfair settlement.
Ready to Talk? Call Branch & Dhillon Today
You’ve already been through enough. If you or a family member suffered injuries in an accident caused by someone else’s actions, or if you lost someone you love, you deserve a straight answer about your legal options. Not a voicemail, not a form letter, not a vague promise. A real conversation with a skilled, knowledgeable attorney who has handled cases like yours in Oklahoma City courts.
Call Branch & Dhillon at 405-237-8107 to schedule your free consultation. There’s no cost to speak with us and no obligation to move forward. We’re ready to review your case, answer your questions honestly, and tell you where you stand.
Branch & Dhillon, P.C.: 201 Robert S. Kerr Ave, Ste 905 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is evaluated on its own facts and merits.
