What is joint and several liability?

Joint and several liability is a rule of law in Oklahoma that holds multiple individuals and/or entities responsible for the same injury or damages. When a person, organization, or business is found liable under joint and several liability, they can be held liable for the entirety of the damages caused by the injury even if they were not solely responsible for it. For example, if three people are found liable for a car accident in Oklahoma, each may be held liable for the full amount of damages resulting from the accident despite the fact that the fault was shared by all three. This means that if one of the parties cannot pay the damages, the other two parties are both responsible for the remaining damages. Joint and several liability is intended to protect victims in Oklahoma from being unable to receive compensation for an injury or wrongful act because one or more of the parties responsible cannot pay the damages. This ensures that victims of negligence and wrongful acts in Oklahoma are compensated for their losses and damages.

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