Oklahoma Premises Liability Basics
Under Oklahoma law, a property owner or occupier owes a duty of reasonable care to people lawfully on the property. To win a slip-and-fall claim you generally must show the owner created a dangerous condition, knew about it, or should have known about it through reasonable inspection, and failed to fix it or warn of it. Common hazards include wet floors, ice and snow, uneven pavement, poor lighting, loose mats, and unmarked steps.
Proving a Slip-and-Fall Case
These cases turn on evidence: incident reports, surveillance video, maintenance logs, and witness statements. That evidence can disappear quickly, so prompt action matters. An attorney can preserve footage, document the hazard, and establish how long the dangerous condition existed before your fall.
Comparative Fault in Premises Cases
Property owners and their insurers often argue you were not watching where you walked. Under Oklahoma's modified comparative negligence rule, you can still recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, with your award reduced by your share. An experienced attorney counters these tactics and protects the value of your claim.
Deadlines and Compensation
The two-year statute of limitations under Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95 generally applies, with a one-year notice deadline for falls on government property. You may recover medical bills, lost wages, future care, and pain and suffering, with no cap on non-economic damages since 2019.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Generally that the owner created or knew (or should have known) about a dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn you, and that the hazard caused your injury.
You can still recover under Oklahoma's comparative negligence rule as long as you were not more than 50% at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Generally two years under Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95, but falls on government property require notice within one year.
This page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.