Posted: 5/31/2011
Oklahoma: Residents Now Protected From Non-Economic Damage Claims by Uninsured Drivers
Oklahoma joined the growing list of states last week taking pro-active steps to bolster fairness and provide an incentive to reduce the number of uninsured motorists when Gov. Mary Fallin signed SB 272. That bill, known elsewhere as the “Fairness for Responsible Drivers Act” as well as “No Play/No Pay,” generally prohibits persons who drive without the required auto insurance from collecting non-economic damages when they sue after a motor vehicle accident.