Introduction
Leo Austin and T.R. Banks grew up on Oklahoma farms before becoming attorneys, and that background informs an approach to legal work they describe as hard-working lawyers helping hard-working people. Austin and Banks Law Firm has offices in Oklahoma City, Edmond, and Ada, and has over 50 years of combined experience handling thousands of personal injury, workers’ compensation, and social security disability cases throughout Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City office is at 13901 N Harvey, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73013, reachable at 405-620-0252.
The firm has received recognition as one of the top workers’ compensation lawyers in both Edmond and Oklahoma City for 2023, and as one of the top nursing home abuse lawyers in Oklahoma City for 2023. Spanish-language services are available.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
The firm handles personal injury cases arising from car accidents, commercial truck accidents, wrongful death, and other incidents involving injury due to another party’s negligence. Commercial truck accident cases receive particular attention. The attorneys pursue claims involving tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, and other commercial vehicles, addressing accidents caused by driver inexperience, fatigue, mechanical failures, improper maintenance, intoxication, and excessive speed.
Truck accident cases are described by the firm as complex and expensive to litigate, which is why immediate legal intervention after an accident matters. Evidence preservation, including trucking company records, driver logs, and vehicle maintenance history, is time-sensitive. The firm emphasizes moving quickly to protect clients’ rights before evidence is altered or destroyed.
The firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing unless compensation is recovered. For clients facing catastrophic injuries, medical bills, and insurance company pressure, this fee structure removes the financial obstacle to representation.
Workers’ Compensation
Austin and Banks handles workers’ compensation claims throughout Oklahoma. The firm’s 2023 recognition as a top workers’ compensation practice in both Edmond and Oklahoma City reflects its volume and track record in this area. Workers injured on the job face specific filing deadlines and procedural requirements that differ from ordinary personal injury claims, and the firm provides guidance through the entire process.
Social Security Disability
The firm assists clients with Social Security disability claims. These cases require detailed medical documentation and often involve appeals after initial denials. The firm’s experience across thousands of cases gives it a foundation for building claims that meet the evidentiary standards required for approval.
Nursing Home Neglect
The firm’s 2023 recognition as a top nursing home abuse practice in Oklahoma City corresponds to a substantial portion of their caseload. Nursing home neglect and abuse cases involve elderly or disabled individuals who cannot always advocate for themselves, and the firm works with families to document harm and pursue accountability.
Location and Service Area
Three offices serve clients across Oklahoma:
- Oklahoma City: 13901 N Harvey, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73013, phone 405-620-0252
- Edmond: 2524 N. Broadway, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034, phone 405-620-0252
- Ada: 808 Arlington Center, P.M.B. 96, Ada, Oklahoma 74820-2883, phone 580-436-6000
The firm serves the entire state of Oklahoma from these locations. Spanish-speaking services are available at all offices.
Client Focus
Austin and Banks serves injured workers, accident victims, disability applicants, and families of nursing home residents who have suffered neglect or abuse. The firm’s stated approach is to treat every case individually rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. With over 50 years of combined experience and thousands of cases handled, the attorneys bring a track record that supports the individualized-attention claim.
Free consultations are available at any of the three offices. The contingency fee structure for personal injury and workers’ compensation cases ensures that clients can pursue claims without out-of-pocket legal costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of commercial truck accident cases does the firm handle?
The firm handles accidents involving tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, and other commercial vehicles. Causes pursued include driver fatigue, mechanical failures, improper maintenance, driver inexperience, intoxication, and excessive speed.
Does the firm charge fees upfront for personal injury cases?
No. Austin and Banks works on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing unless the firm recovers compensation on their behalf.
What Oklahoma counties and areas does the firm serve?
The firm serves the entire state of Oklahoma from offices in Oklahoma City, Edmond, and Ada.
Is there a separate phone number for the Ada office?
Yes. The Ada office at 808 Arlington Center, P.M.B. 96, Ada, Oklahoma 74820-2883 can be reached at 580-436-6000. The Oklahoma City and Edmond offices share the number 405-620-0252.
Does the firm offer services in Spanish?
Yes. Spanish-speaking services are available. The firm notes “Se Habla Espanol” as a service offering across its locations.
Closing
With over 50 years of combined experience, multiple 2023 top-firm recognitions, and three offices serving all of Oklahoma, Austin and Banks Law Firm has built the infrastructure to handle serious cases from initial consultation through resolution. Injured individuals and their families can reach the Oklahoma City office at 405-620-0252 or the Ada office at 580-436-6000. More information is available at austinbankslaw.com