Self & Associates

06/18/2026

Most Oklahomans Won't Need a Truck Accident Lawyer—Until They Do

Every day, Oklahoma drivers share the road with semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, delivery vehicles, and other commercial trucks traveling our highways and city streets.

Whether you're driving on I-35, I-40, I-44, the Turner Turnpike, Kilpatrick Turnpike, or simply commuting across town, chances are you'll encounter dozens of large commercial vehicles during a typical trip.

Fortunately, most trips end safely.

But when a serious truck accident injury does occur, many people are surprised to learn that truck accident injury claims are often very different from ordinary car accident injury claims.

For example:

• Multiple insurance companies may be involved.

• Important evidence may exist in driver logs, maintenance records, inspection reports, electronic vehicle data, and company records.

• More than one party may be responsible for the injuries.

• Serious truck accident injuries can affect victims and their families for years to come.

These are things most people never think about—until they suddenly need to.

Hopefully, you'll never need this information.

But if you or someone you care about is ever seriously injured in an Oklahoma truck accident, understanding your rights and knowing where to find reliable information can become important very quickly.

That's one reason we've created resources explaining how truck accident injury cases can differ from ordinary car accident injury cases, including issues involving trucking companies, commercial insurance policies, driver records, maintenance records, and other potentially important evidence.

Self & Associates has been helping Oklahomans with serious truck accident injury claims for over 40 years.

Learn more about Oklahoma truck accident injury claims here:
https://www.selflaw.net/truck_accidents.html?fb12_truck

You can also explore other personal injury claims here:
https://www.selflaw.net/?fb12

Or call 1-800-747-7353 to speak with our team today.

P.S. Most people never need information about serious truck accident injuries. But if a truck accident injury ever affects you, a family member, or someone you care about, knowing where to find reliable information may help you make informed decisions during a difficult time.

If You've Been Seriously Injured in ANY Oklahoma Accident, We Can Help! Call us 24/7, 1-800-747-7353 for a FREE Consultation. Self & Associates, Over 40 Years Experience Recovering Millions for Our Personal Injury Clients. Locations in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and cities across Oklahoma.

06/12/2026

Oklahoma Daycare Injury: Was Neglect, Poor Supervision, or Unsafe Conditions Involved?

When parents leave their child at a daycare facility, they trust that their child will be cared for in a safe and supervised environment.

Unfortunately, serious injuries can sometimes occur when that trust is broken.

In some situations, a child's injury may be related to:

• Inadequate supervision
• Unsafe playgrounds or equipment
• Dangerous conditions inside the facility
• Failure to follow safety procedures
• Staff misconduct or inappropriate behavior
• Understaffing or poorly trained employees

Children can suffer serious injuries from falls, playground incidents, unsafe conditions, or other situations that may have been preventable with proper care and supervision.

Many parents are initially told that their child's injury was simply an "accident" or an unavoidable event. However, important questions may still need to be answered:

• Was the child being properly supervised?
• Were safety policies being followed?
• Were known hazards ignored?
• Did the facility have enough qualified staff on duty?
• Was the injury reported accurately to the parents?

During the summer months, many Oklahoma children attend daycare programs, summer daycare activities, and other childcare programs while school is out. During this time, many facilities experience increased enrollment, making proper staffing levels, employee training, and child supervision especially important to maintaining a safe environment.

If your child was seriously injured at an Oklahoma daycare facility, it may be important to understand exactly what happened and whether neglect, poor supervision, unsafe conditions, or other factors played a role.

Self & Associates has been helping Oklahoma families with serious injury claims for over 40 years.

Learn more about Oklahoma child injury claims here:
https://www.selflaw.net/oklahoma-child-injury-lawyers.html?fb11_daycare

You can also explore other personal injury claims here:
https://www.selflaw.net/?fb11

Or call 1-800-747-7353 to speak with our team today.

P.S. Parents have every right to ask questions when a child is injured while under someone else's care. Understanding what happened is often the first step toward protecting your child and your family.

Private practice in the area of significant personal injury and wrongful death claims involving motor vehicles, defective products and negligence of others

06/04/2026

Serious Oklahoma pedestrian injury? The driver may not be the only one responsible.

Summer means more Oklahoma children and teens are out of school, spending time at parks, camps, neighborhoods, shopping areas, movie theaters, and other places where pedestrians and vehicles frequently interact.

Unfortunately, serious pedestrian accidents can happen in an instant.

Many Oklahoma pedestrian injuries occur because of:

• Distracted driving
• Excessive speed
• Failure to yield at crosswalks or intersections
• Drivers failing to watch for pedestrians
• Faulty Pedestrian Detection Systems

Serious pedestrian injuries may include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones and fractures
• Internal injuries
• Permanent disabilities

In many cases, the driver may be responsible for the accident. However, the driver may not be the only one responsible.

For example:

• A commercial or delivery driver may have been working at the time of the accident, distracted by the company's app, creating potential liability for the employer, vehicle owner, or other responsible parties.

• Modern vehicles increasingly use pedestrian detection systems, automatic emergency braking, and other safety technologies. If one of these systems failed to operate properly, product liability issues involving the vehicle manufacturer may need to be investigated.

• Other factors, such as unsafe roadway conditions, malfunctioning traffic signals, or poorly designed intersections, may also contribute to serious pedestrian injuries.

Identifying every potentially responsible party can be an important part of helping injured Oklahomans recover the compensation they deserve.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious pedestrian injury anywhere in Oklahoma, it is important to understand your legal rights.

Self & Associates has been helping Oklahoma accident injury victims for over 40 years.

Learn more about Oklahoma pedestrian accident injury claims here:
https://www.selflaw.net/Oklahoma-pedestrian-accident-lawyers.html?fb10_pedestrian

You can also explore other personal injury claims here:
https://www.selflaw.net/?fb10

Or call 1-800-747-7353 to speak with our team today.

P.S. During the summer months, drivers should be especially alert around parks, neighborhoods, shopping centers, and recreational areas where children and teens may be walking nearby.

05/23/2026

Serious Oklahoma boat accident injury? Holiday weekends on Oklahoma lakes and waterways can quickly turn dangerous, especially for kids.

As Memorial Day weekend begins and more Oklahomans head to the water, boating accidents become a serious concern across lakes such as Lake Texoma, Grand Lake, Lake Eufaula, Lake Hefner, and other popular Oklahoma boating areas.

Many serious boating accidents happen because of:

• Inexperienced or reckless boat operators
• Speeding or unsafe operation
• Alcohol use while boating
• Failure to keep a proper lookout
• Collisions with other boats or personal watercraft

Unlike passengers in cars or trucks, people on boats often have very little protection during an accident. Serious injuries may include:

• Head injuries and concussions
• Spinal and neck injuries
• Broken bones and fractures
• Drowning and near-drowning injuries
• Serious propeller injuries

Children, who are often passengers during holiday weekends, are much more vulnerable during Oklahoma boating accidents. Serious injuries can occur when children are injured during collisions, or while swimming, tubing, or water skiing near inattentive, reckless, or inexperienced boat operators.

Holiday weekends can be especially dangerous because waterways are more crowded and many operators may not be paying close attention to safety conditions.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious boating accident injury anywhere in Oklahoma, it is important to understand your legal rights.

Self & Associates has been helping Oklahoma accident injury victims for over 40 years.

Learn more about Oklahoma boat accident injury claims here:
https://www.selflaw.net/boat_accidents.html?fb9_boat

You can also explore other personal injury claims here:
https://www.selflaw.net/?fb9

Or call 1-800-747-7353 to speak with our team today.

P.S. Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest boating weekends of the year in Oklahoma — always wear life jackets, stay alert, and never operate a boat while impaired.

Injured in a Boat Accident Here in Oklahoma? Call Us 24/7 at 1-800-747-7353. Self & Associates has over 40 Years Experience, Recovering Millions for Our Boating Accident and other Personal Injury Clients, locations in Oklahoma City, Tulsa & throughout Oklahoma.

05/14/2026

Oklahoma motorcycle accident injury? Drivers often fail to see riders — and the injuries can be severe.

Many Oklahoma riders do everything right — but accidents still happen when drivers claim they “didn’t see the motorcycle.” This is especially common at intersections, during left turns, and when vehicles change lanes without checking blind spots.

Across Oklahoma highways such as I-35, I-40, and I-44, and even on local roads and rural routes, motorcycle riders are at greater risk simply because they are less visible than other vehicles.

When these accidents occur, the injuries are often serious, including:

• Head injuries and concussions
• Broken bones and fractures
• Road rash and soft tissue injuries
• Spinal and neck injuries

Even at lower speeds, motorcycle accidents can lead to long-term medical issues and recovery challenges.

In many cases, the driver — not the rider — may be responsible, especially when they fail to yield, turn left in front of a motorcycle, or change lanes without properly checking for traffic.

What if you were injured while riding for work?

If you were using your motorcycle for job-related purposes — such as deliveries, errands, or traveling between job sites — your case may involve additional legal considerations beyond a typical accident claim.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious motorcycle accident injury anywhere in Oklahoma, it is important to understand your legal rights.

Self & Associates has been helping Oklahoma motorcycle accident injury victims for over 40 years.

Learn more about Oklahoma motorcycle accident injury claims here:
https://www.selflaw.net/Oklahoma-motorcycle-accident-lawyers.html?fb8_motorcycle

You can also explore other personal injury claims here:
https://www.selflaw.net/?fb8

Or call 1-800-747-7353 to speak with our team today.

P.S. Did the driver say they “didn’t see you”? That detail can make a big difference in your case — let us know below.

05/06/2026

Serious slip and fall injuries? The property owner may be responsible.

Many Oklahomans think a slip and fall is just a minor accident — but in reality, these incidents can lead to serious injuries such as head trauma, fractures, and long-term mobility problems.

Slip and fall accidents often happen in places such as grocery stores, large retail stores, restaurants, apartment complexes, and parking lots — sometimes due to hazards that should have been corrected or clearly marked.

Common causes include:

• Wet or slippery floors
• Uneven surfaces or walkways
• Poor lighting
• Failure to warn of dangerous conditions

In many cases, the property owner or business may be responsible if they failed to maintain safe conditions.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a slip and fall accident anywhere in Oklahoma, it is important to understand your legal rights.

Self & Associates has been helping Oklahoma injury victims for over 40 years.

Learn more about Oklahoma slip and fall injury claims here:
https://www.selflaw.net/slip-and-fall-injuries.html?fb7_slipfall

You can also explore other personal injury claims here:
https://www.selflaw.net/?fb7

Or call 1-800-747-7353 to speak with our team today.

P.S. Ever slipped, tripped or fallen in an Oklahoma business — let us know below.

Private practice in the area of significant personal injury and wrongful death claims involving motor vehicles, defective products and negligence of others

04/27/2026

Many Oklahomans assume that if they are injured in a car accident that wasn't their fault, the driver of the other vehicle is the only person responsible.

But in many commercial vehicle accidents, that’s not the case.

If the other driver was working at the time of the crash — such as delivering for Uber, DoorDash, Amazon, Walmart, or another company — there may be additional parties responsible for your injuries.

These cases can involve:

• Delivery drivers using mobile apps
• Employees driving company vehicles
• Contractors using personal vehicles for work
• Multiple insurance policies and corporate liability

Because of this, commercial vehicle accident claims are often more complex — and may involve significantly more compensation than a standard car accident claim.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured anywhere in Oklahoma in an accident involving a delivery driver or company vehicle, it is important to understand your legal rights.

Self & Associates has been helping Oklahoma accident injury victims for over 40 years.

Learn more about Oklahoma commercial vehicle accident cases here:
https://www.selflaw.net/oklahoma-commercial-vehicle-accident-lawyers.html?fb6_commercial

You can also explore other personal injury claims here:
https://www.selflaw.net/?fb6

Or call 1-800-747-7353 to speak with our team today.

P.S. Was the other driver working at the time of the accident? That detail can make a big difference in your case — let us know below.

04/16/2026

Many Oklahomans trust their pharmacy to fill prescriptions correctly.

But even a small mistake at the pharmacy can lead to serious injury or dangerous health complications.

A pharmacy error can happen when the wrong medication is dispensed, the dosage is incorrect, or important drug interactions are overlooked.

Some serious pharmacy errors include:

• Receiving the wrong medication
• Incorrect dosage instructions
• Dangerous drug interactions being ignored
• Mislabeling or incorrect instructions
• Other serious prescription mistakes

When these types of errors occur, patients may suffer serious health consequences that require immediate medical attention.

Pharmacies and healthcare providers have a responsibility to ensure prescriptions are filled safely. When that responsibility is not met, injured patients may have legal rights to pursue compensation.

For over 40 years, Self & Associates has been helping Oklahoma injury victims understand their rights and pursue the compensation they deserve.

Learn more about Oklahoma pharmacy error cases here:
https://www.selflaw.net/pharmacy_errors.html?fb5_pharmacy

You can also explore other personal injury claims here:
https://www.selflaw.net/?fb5

Or call 1-800-747-7353 to speak with our team today.

P.S. Have you or someone you know ever experienced a prescription mistake? Let us know below.

04/06/2026

When you’re seriously injured in an accident, one of the most important factors in your case is something many people don’t think about.

Whether your law firm is truly prepared to go to trial.

In this video, Oklahoma attorney James Self explains why trial readiness matters — and how it can affect the outcome of a serious injury case.

Insurance companies evaluate every case based on risk. If they believe a law firm is not willing to take a case to trial, they may not offer full and fair compensation.

At Self & Associates, every serious injury case is prepared as if it will go to trial. Because when insurance companies know a firm is willing to go to trial, they are far more likely to take the case seriously.

We handle serious injury cases involving:

• Truck accidents
https://www.selflaw.net/truck_accidents.html

• Car accidents
https://www.selflaw.net/car_accidents.html

• Defective products
https://www.selflaw.net/defective_products.html

• Medical malpractice
https://www.selflaw.net/medical_malpractice.html

• Workplace injuries
https://www.selflaw.net/workers-compensation.html

For over 40 years, Self & Associates has been helping Oklahoma injury victims pursue the compensation they deserve.

To learn more about your legal rights, visit:
https://www.selflaw.net/?fb4

Or call 1-800-747-7353 to speak with our team.

P.S. Before choosing a lawyer, ask yourself — does the insurance company believe they will actually go to trial for you?