Wrongful death lawyers in Oklahoma City, OK
Before the list: a few things that apply to cases like yours in Oklahoma. They help you ask firms better questions.
Wrongful death cases in Oklahoma: what to know
Checked 7 Nov 2026 · Not legal advice
Deadline to file
2 years
In Oklahoma, a wrongful-death action brought by the personal representative “must be commenced within two (2) years”1.
That is the deadline for wrongful death cases. The usual deadline for other injury claims in Oklahoma is 2 years.
If you were partly at fault
Barred above 50%
In Oklahoma, if you are found more than 50% at fault, you generally can’t recover. If not, what you get is cut by your share2.
Other deadlines
Some claims have different or shorter deadlines, such as claims against a city or the state, claims for a death, or claims for a child. Ask each firm which deadline applies to you.
Sources
- Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 1053Read the source: Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 1053
- Okla. Stat. tit. 23, § 13Read the source: Okla. Stat. tit. 23, § 13
This is general information, not legal advice.
1 firm takes wrongful death cases in Oklahoma City
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Example Statewide Injury Firm
Cases listed: Car accident, Truck accident and Wrongful death
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How this list works
We don’t rank firms. Listing is free and doesn’t depend on buying anything.
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