Tulsa Drunk Driving Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Drunk Driving Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Tulsa, OK

Motorcycle riders are exposed in a way other drivers are not. A motorcycle has no crumple zone, so a crash with an impaired driver can leave a rider facing broken bones, road rash, head injuries, or a long recovery.

Drunk driving crashes also raise questions that other collisions may not. Police reports, toxicology results, and criminal charges against the other driver can all be part of what happens next, and the insurance side of the case can be just as complicated.

Fulmer Sill, based in Oklahoma City, represents riders across the state, including Tulsa, in drunk driving motorcycle crashes and insurance bad faith cases.

If you were hurt in a crash with an impaired driver and need a Tulsa Drunk Driving Motorcycle Accident Attorney, reach out to talk with us about what happened and your legal options.

Motorcycle Crashes We Handle for Tulsa Riders Hit by Impaired Drivers

A drunk driving crash involving a motorcycle can raise several issues, and the type of claim can affect what evidence and insurance coverage matter.

We handle:

• DUI and DWI crashes involving an impaired driver
• Hit-and-run wrecks where the impaired driver fled the scene
• Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims when the at-fault driver has little or no insurance
• Wrongful death claims for families who lost a rider to a drunk driver
• Catastrophic injury claims involving brain injury, spinal cord damage, or amputation

The evidence and insurance coverage involved can vary with the type of claim. For example, a hit-and-run claim may involve a rider’s own uninsured motorist coverage, and a catastrophic injury claim may involve medical records and expert opinions about long-term needs. An attorney can help determine which coverage and evidence may apply.

What a Tulsa Drunk Driving Motorcycle Crash Can Cost

According to NHTSA, Oklahoma recorded 106 motorcyclist deaths in 2024. A driver’s insurance limits may be low compared with a rider’s medical bills and lost income.

Oklahoma’s uninsured motorist law, 36 O.S. § 3636, requires auto insurers to offer uninsured motorist coverage, which an insured may reject in writing. Whether your own policy can help depends on the coverage in place and the facts of the crash. A Drunk Driving Motorcycle Accident attorney in Tulsa can help evaluate which coverage may apply.

Co-founder Simone Fulmer Gaus has represented policyholders and injured individuals since 1998. While attending the University of Oklahoma College of Law, she worked in the general counsel’s office of a life and health insurance company, where she gained insight into how insurers evaluate claims, manage risk, and structure defenses.

Case Results From Fulmer Sill

The examples below are past results from cases handled by Fulmer Sill’s attorneys.

Every case is different and depends on its specific facts and circumstances. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

FAQs About Tulsa, OK Drunk Driving Motorcycle Accident Laws

Do I still need a lawyer if the drunk driver already got arrested in Tulsa?

In Tulsa, a criminal DUI case is separate from a civil injury claim, so you may still want to talk with an attorney about your legal options. A civil claim may address medical bills, lost income, and other damages, and the outcome of a criminal case may be relevant depending on the facts.

What happens if the drunk driver who hit me had no insurance or not enough insurance?

Coverage can vary. Oklahoma’s uninsured motorist law, 36 O.S. § 3636, requires insurers to offer uninsured motorist coverage, which an insured may reject in writing, so whether your own policy applies depends on the coverage in place. An attorney can help evaluate which coverage may apply.

How long do I have to file a claim after a drunk driving crash in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma generally gives you two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit, under 12 O.S. § 95. That deadline can be shorter or longer in some situations, for example, if the injury wasn’t discovered right away, or if the injured person was under 18 at the time of the crash. An attorney can help determine which rule or deadline applies to your situation.

Where would my case be heard if I have to sue in Tulsa?

A lawsuit arising from a Tulsa-area crash may be filed in Tulsa County District Court, located at 500 S. Denver Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103, though where a case can be filed depends on the facts. An attorney can help determine the proper court.

What if I was partly at fault for the crash in Tulsa?

You may still be able to recover compensation. Oklahoma follows a modified comparative negligence rule under 23 O.S. §§ 13–14: if your share of fault is 50% or less, your damages are generally reduced by your percentage of fault rather than eliminated. If your fault is found to be greater than the other driver’s, you generally cannot recover. Fault can be disputed, and an attorney can help evaluate how it may affect a claim.

This page covers general information only. If you have questions about your own crash, you can contact Fulmer Sill.

Talk to a Tulsa Drunk Driving Motorcycle Accident Attorney Today

An attorney can help you sort through fault, insurance coverage, and filing deadlines while you recover. After a crash with an impaired driver, it can be hard to know which questions to ask first or what information matters most.

Talking through what happened can help you understand the options that may be available to you.

Contact Fulmer Sill’s Oklahoma City office to schedule a free consultation about your Tulsa motorcycle crash claim.