Car Accidents
Aggressive representation for Oklahoma car accident victims. We fight for maximum compensation.
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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 build serious cases to be tried, preserving evidence early and proving the full extent of the harm before insurers get to set the value.
$126M
Federal Jury Verdict
$2M
Unanimous Jail-Death Verdict
$100M+
Recovered for Clients
No Fee
Unless We Win
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.
Aggressive representation for Oklahoma car accident victims. We fight for maximum compensation.
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 for catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims with statewide trial-ready representation.
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 a case touches multiple legal issues, our attorneys coordinate strategy so nothing important gets missed.
Strategic criminal defense representation in Oklahoma state and federal matters.
Learn about Criminal Defense →Consumer bankruptcy strategy for debt relief, asset protection, and financial reset.
Learn about Bankruptcy →Practical estate-planning guidance for wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and family protection.
Learn about Estate Planning →Results
Every case is unique, but results reflect the impact of disciplined preparation and trial credibility.
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 contested coverage and high-stakes insurer pressure.
Outcome: Confidential settlement
$5,000,000
Read more →Our Process
A clear, repeatable process for serious injury and wrongful death litigation across Oklahoma.
Rapid intake and legal issue mapping so nothing important is missed.
Immediate liability investigation and evidence preservation.
Medical and income-loss documentation built for damages proof.
Negotiation and litigation from a trial-ready position.
Immediate preservation strategy for records, media, and liability-critical documentation.
Medical and economic damages are built early so insurers cannot minimize the real impact of the harm.
Every case is prepared for possible trial, creating real negotiation leverage.
Clear strategic updates so clients understand options, risk, and expected timelines.
Attorney Team
Meet the attorneys building strategy, negotiating value, and trying cases for Oklahoma families.
Client Reviews
Testimonials reflect our standards for responsiveness, strategic clarity, and outcome focus.
★★★★★
“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 the tactics adjusters use to reduce claim value and how to protect your recovery from day one.
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.
