// JURISDICTION / OK
Truck claims
in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma follows modified comparative fault — recovery is barred if your fault exceeds 50%. Otherwise damages are reduced by your share of fault.
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Oklahoma has a 2-year deadline. Evidence disappears in days.
2 years
Two years from the date of injury under 12 O.S. § 95.
Modified comparative negligence (51% bar)
Oklahoma follows modified comparative fault — recovery is barred if your fault exceeds 50%. Otherwise damages are reduced by your share of fault.
Maximum recovery
Non-economic damages cap held unconstitutional in Beason v. I.E. Miller Services. No current general cap.
Pre-suit notice
Notice of claim under the Governmental Tort Claims Act required within one year under 51 O.S. § 156.
12 O.S. § 95
Cite this statute when documenting your claim. Your attorney will work from this authority.
State practice
I-35, I-40, and I-44 carry heavy interstate freight. Energy industry trucking creates additional regulatory considerations.
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