Car Accidents
Oklahoma car accident representation focused on preserving evidence, documenting losses, and dealing with insurers.
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Oklahoma City Trial Law Firm
When a serious injury or civil-rights case has to be proven, Laird Hammons Laird prepares for the courtroom from day one. Recent federal juries returned $126 million and $2 million verdicts in cases involving Chris Hammons and co-counsel.
Recent Results
We preserve evidence early, document the harm, and prepare each case for the possibility of trial.
$126M
Federal Jury Verdict
$2M
Unanimous Jail-Death Verdict
$100M+
Recovered for Clients
Free
Case Review
Verdicts are jury awards and may be subject to post-trial rulings, caps, appeal, or collection issues; recovered means money obtained for clients.
Practice Areas
Legal representation for serious injury, wrongful death, and civil-rights claims across Oklahoma.
Oklahoma car accident representation focused on preserving evidence, documenting losses, and dealing with insurers.
Learn about Car Accidents →Experienced Oklahoma truck accident attorneys handling catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims against trucking companies and insurers.
Learn about Truck Accidents →Oklahoma motorcycle accident lawyers handling serious-injury and wrongful-death claims across the state.
Learn about Motorcycle Accidents →Compassionate Oklahoma wrongful death attorneys helping families pursue accountability and full financial recovery after preventable fatal injuries.
Learn about Wrongful Death →Oklahoma premises liability lawyers holding negligent property owners accountable for unsafe conditions, serious injuries, and life-changing losses.
Learn about Premises Liability →Oklahoma civil rights attorneys handling police brutality, excessive force, and wrongful arrest claims in state and federal courts.
Learn about Civil Rights →Oklahoma medical malpractice attorneys pursuing claims for surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and other negligent care causing severe patient harm.
Learn about Medical Malpractice →Additional Legal Services
When legal issues overlap, our attorneys coordinate the work and explain which matter should be addressed first.
Criminal defense representation in Oklahoma state and federal matters.
Learn about Criminal Defense →Consumer bankruptcy guidance for debt relief, asset protection, and a financial reset.
Learn about Bankruptcy →Practical estate-planning guidance for wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and family protection.
Learn about Estate Planning →Results
These matters show the kinds of serious injury and civil-rights cases our attorneys have handled.
Civil Rights
Federal civil-rights and negligence verdict for the Estate of Emily Gaines after a fatal crash caused by a speeding off-duty Moore police officer.
Outcome: Federal jury verdict; post-verdict issues include statutory cap and appeal considerations
$126,000,000
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Unanimous federal jury verdict against the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority in a jail medical-care death case.
Outcome: Unanimous federal jury verdict against OCCJA
$2,000,000
Read more →Construction Site Injury
Major construction-site injury matter resolved after extensive liability and damages development.
Outcome: Confidential settlement reported by the firm
$10,000,000
Read more →Wrongful Death
Wrongful-death case involving disputed insurance coverage and settlement negotiations.
Outcome: Confidential settlement
$5,000,000
Read more →Our Process
What clients can expect from the first call through resolution.
A prompt review of what happened, who may be responsible, and which deadlines apply.
Immediate liability investigation and evidence preservation.
Medical and income-loss documentation built for damages proof.
Negotiation, filing, and trial preparation based on the needs of the case.
We move quickly to preserve records, photographs, video, and other proof of responsibility.
Medical records, lost income, and future needs help show the full effect of the injury.
We prepare each case for the possibility of trial and make decisions based on the evidence.
Clients receive clear updates about their options, risks, and likely next steps.
Attorney Team
Meet the attorneys who investigate, negotiate, and try cases for Oklahoma clients and families.
Client Reviews
Clients describe what it was like to work with our attorneys and staff.
★★★★★
“My wife was a client of Chris Hammons. Chris was a full-on pitbull with OU Medical and prevailed amazingly. Professional, personal, and highly knowledgeable.”
★★★★★
“I'm very pleased with Chris Hammons' handling of my auto accident case. They were honest with me and upfront about best and worst case scenarios and communicated with me in laymen's terms answering any questions I had.”
★★★★★
“Awesome, respectful service. Very knowledgeable and caring.”
Legal Insights
Practical legal guidance designed to help Oklahomans make better claim decisions.
Crash corridors on I-35, I-40, and I-44 create predictable injury patterns. Learn what evidence to secure immediately after a major highway wreck.
Read Most Dangerous Highways in Oklahoma City and What Injured Drivers Should Do →A practical guide to common insurer disputes and steps that can protect an Oklahoma injury claim.
Read How Insurance Companies Undervalue Injury Claims in Oklahoma →Electronic control modules and ELD records often determine liability in truck crash litigation. Learn how this evidence works and why it disappears fast.
Read Why Black Box Data Changes Truck Accident Cases →Tell us what happened. We will assess liability, damages, timing risk, and immediate next steps in a free consultation.
