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According to the U.S. CDC, unintentional injuries are among the leading causes of death in the country, particularly among Americans aged one to 44. Accidental poisoning, unintentional falls, and motor vehicle crashes are just some of the primary culprits behind such deadly injuries.

Even more unfortunate is that many “unintentional” injuries result from someone else’s negligence. And while they don’t always result in fatalities, they can still lead to victims experiencing pain, suffering, and financial losses.

Sounds familiar?

If so, you need a top-rated personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. With the help of a highly experienced injury lawyer, you or someone you care about who has suffered harm due to someone else’s actions (or inaction) can receive compensation.

In this guide, our team of legal experts at BDIW, Boettcher, Devinney, Ingle, and Wicker, will share insights into how you can find the best personal injury attorney in Oklahoma. Please read on.

Look Specifically for a Personal Injury Attorney

According to the most recent data from the American Bar Association (ABA), Oklahoma had 12,245 active resident lawyers as of 2024. However, not all these attorneys specialize in tort cases. Some practice criminal defense, while others are experts in family law.

Tort cases are civil claims initiated by a plaintiff against a defendant. Also called a claimant, a plaintiff is a party (for instance, you or a loved one) who alleges to have suffered from harm due to the actions or behaviors of a defendant. A defendant is the party whose actions or negligence caused you, the plaintiff, harm.

Tort cases include personal injury cases like:

• Car crashes
• Bicycle incidents
• Truck collisions
• Dog bites
• Nursing or elderly abuse
• Slip, trip, and fall incidents (including premise accidents)

So, the first step to securing the success of your tort case is to look for a personal injury attorney specifically. You can start your search online using the key phrase “top legal firm for injuries in Oklahoma” or “Oklahoma award-winning injury lawyer.” You can also ask your trusted family members, close friends, or reliable colleagues for recommendations and referrals.

Verify the Lawyer’s Good Bar Standing

Under Oklahoma Statutes Annotated, Title 5 (Attorneys and State Bar), a lawyer must be an active member of the OBA (Oklahoma Bar Association) to be able to practice in the state.

The OBA is a professional organization and an official “arm” of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Under the OBA’s rules that the state Supreme Court has created and controls, those who call themselves an “Oklahoma Attorney” must:

• Have the license to practice law in the state
• Be an active OBA member
• Be in good standing with the OBA

Some of the primary roles the OBA plays include:

• Providing Ethical Oversight: Investigate complaints against lawyers and prosecute those who have committed practice and ethical violations
• Mandating Continuing Legal Education: Require all Oklahoma lawyers to comply with the annual completion of 12 credits of Continuing Legal Education
• Enforcing Rules of Professional Conduct: Provide the public with guidance and resources (for example, about the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct)

With all that said, you can expect a top-rated, award-winning injury lawyer in Oklahoma to be in good standing with the OBA. You want such an attorney because it indicates they comply with all the Association’s stringent codes and don’t have a history of misconduct.

So, once you have about three lawyer prospects, look up their names on the OBA website or call the OBA. The Association can help you verify each attorney’s license and disciplinary history.

Confirm the Attorney’s Excellent Ratings and Rankings

To confirm an Oklahoma personal injury attorney’s excellent ratings and rankings online, look up their names online on reputable platforms like:

• Super Lawyers
• Avvo
• Martindale-Hubbell
• Lawyers.com

The above websites offer extensive insights into active lawyers, including:

• Client reviews
• Peer endorsements
• Comprehensive attorney profiles

When checking the information of your prospective lawyers online, please carefully read their reviews. Look for patterns and specific information about their characteristics and performance. They should have many positive testimonials from previous clients and fellow lawyers (peers).

Check the Lawyer’s Years of Service

A top-rated personal injury lawyer will have decades of experience and have handled numerous cases in which they’ve achieved successful outcomes for their clients.

At BDIW, Boettcher, Devinney, Ingle, and Wicker, you can expect all that (and more!) from our highly experienced, top-rated, and even award-winning attorneys. Here’s a quick overview of our compassionate and expert personal injury attorneys.

James G. Devinney

Attorney James (Jim) Devinney has practiced workers’ compensation law for over thirty years. He continues to represent injured Oklahoma workers today and has tried or settled over 40,000 cases for his clients. He has also recovered benefits amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients.

Derek Ingle

Derek Ingle, who graduated with honors from the University of Tulsa, OK, has practiced law for over 24 years. Throughout his years of service, he has helped his clients receive hundreds of millions in compensation. He specializes in personal injury cases, including but not limited to:

• Semi-tractor injuries
• Catastrophic injuries
• Wrongful death
• Product liability
• Medical malpractice

Derek Ingle is an expert in cross-examination and specializes in high-profile cases. He’s also an award-winner; the Oklahoma Association for Justice named him Outstanding Trial Lawyer of the Year (2016).

Brad W. Wicker

Brad Wicker, who graduated with the title Juris Doctor in May 1996, received his admission to practice law in Oklahoma in 1997. Since he started practicing law, he has limited his practice to representing people hurt due to others’ actions and negligence. Some of the areas of his practice include:

• Auto and trucking accidents
• Nursing home abuse
• Animal bites
• Defective products
• Fall injuries
• Wrongful Death

Brad is also proud to be one of the attorneys selected and rated by Super Lawyers in 2023. Such an award recognizes his expertise as a top-rated legal professional in Oklahoma and his practice areas.

Need a Top-Rated Personal Injury Lawyer in Oklahoma?

Whether you need a top-rated personal injury lawyer in Oklahoma for a motor vehicle crash, a fall injury, or an animal bite, our law firm, BDIW, Boettcher, Devinney, Ingle, and Wicker, can help. With our 65+ years of combined expertise, we can help protect your rights as an injury victim and get you the compensation you deserve.

Contact us today for your free, non-obligatory case consultation!