Modified Comparative Negligence (51% Bar)
Oklahoma follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. Plaintiff can recover if 50% or less at fault; damages reduced proportionally. If plaintiff is 51% or more at fault, recovery is completely barred.
No Cap
No limit on non-economic damages
2 years for personal injury
Deadline to file your lawsuit
Oklahoma follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. Plaintiff can recover if 50% or less at fault; damages reduced proportionally. If plaintiff is 51% or more at fault, recovery is completely barred.
Example:
If plaintiff is 30% at fault for $100k damages, they recover $70,000. If plaintiff is 51% or more at fault, they recover $0.
Additional research needed for specific cap amounts
$0
Based on reported cases in Oklahoma
47,144
Personal injury lawsuits per year
Oklahoma follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar rule. The Boyles v. Oklahoma Natural Gas (2009) case addressed utility company liability standards.
Oklahoma's oil and gas industry produces significant litigation, with drilling accidents and pipeline explosions creating complex liability cases.
The state has seen notable opioid litigation, with Oklahoma's case against Johnson & Johnson resulting in a $465 million verdict (later reduced on appeal).
Oklahoma personal injury cases are filed in District Court, with 77 counties. Oklahoma County (Oklahoma City) and Tulsa County handle the most civil litigation.
Oklahoma follows the Oklahoma Statutes Title 12 for civil procedure. The state uses case management and pretrial conferences.
Oklahoma courts encourage mediation through the Early Settlement Program. Settlement conferences are common before trial.
Oklahoma attorneys are licensed by the Oklahoma Bar Association. For personal injury cases, experience with Oklahoma's 50% bar rule is essential.
The Oklahoma Association for Justice is the state's primary plaintiff attorney organization. Oil and gas industry experience is valuable.
Contingency fees typically range from 33-40%. Oklahoma has caps on non-economic damages in some cases.
Oklahoma's statute of limitations for personal injury is 2 years under 12 O.S. § 95. This applies to most negligence claims.
Medical malpractice also has a 2-year limit. Claims against Oklahoma government entities require 1-year notice under the Oklahoma Governmental Tort Claims Act.
This calculator provides estimates only and is not legal advice. Laws in Oklahoma are complex and individual case results vary. Consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney for advice specific to your case.