Legal Question in Personal Injury in Oklahoma
I received a dog bite from a neighbor dog, the owner of the dog is renting the house. Are they responsible for my medical, prescriptions, pain & suffering, mileage, and time I spent going to doctor? Would it be the full amount or the amount I paid for co-pays for the service and scripts?
I also was involved in a lawsuit, can we request the records that the lawyer have in there possession, they are our records, if they do not give me them up what options do we have?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Dog bites in Oklahoma are strict liability. I suggest you get a lawyer pronto to figure out the possible pockets of liabilty; ie, dog owner, dog owner's insurance, landlord, landlord's insurance.
You may have a claim for the full amount of charges, lost time, costs incurred, and something for pain & suffering. I suggest you get with a lawyer.
Regarding your records, ask for them in writing; keep a copy of your letter(s).