Is There Information I Am Missing? If you've ever purchased a home for the first time, you know how legal paperwork can be very overwhelming. As you sit at a table, a professional hands you one document after another from a giant stack of papers, briefly explains it,...
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How to prevent falls while using a ladder
When an Oklahoma resident is using a portable ladder at his or workplace, it's important that certain safety guidelines be followed in order to avoid injuries. According to the Occupational and Safety Health Administration, protection must be used by construction...
Does the Union Provide Me With A Divorce Attorney?
Does The Union Provide Me With A Divorce Attorney? Most people don't realize they need a lawyer until they realize they need a lawyer. But you don't want to wait until you're in some kind of hot water to find one. There are some situations we know without a doubt we...
Ergonomic processes could help to keep Oklahoma workers healthy
The Bureau for Labor Statistics published study results in 2011 showing that musculoskeletal disorders were the subjects of 33 percent of cases involving employee injuries or illnesses. These types of disorders include such injuries to muscles, nerves and tendons as...
Taking a look inside Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation law
Many employees have a general understanding about workers' compensation insurance. However, when a workplace injury occurs, specificity can mean the difference between just and unjust treatment. First, keep in mind that the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Code...
Oklahoma business under investigation for construction accident
Although the risks of construction work may seem apparent -- after all, big equipment, scaffolding and heavy building materials may be involved -- there continue to be an unacceptable number of construction injuries each year. A recent example involves an Oklahoma...
OSHA cites repeat Oklahoma offender for workplace safety hazards
Safety violations issued by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration often come with sizable fines. Yet OSHA's laws for workplace safety are intended to be proactive. If a workplace hazard is discovered, the penalty scheme encourages an employer to take...
What Does Products Liability Have to do with My Car Accident?
Auto Accidents Occur For Multiple Reasons Other drivers, driver distraction, hazardous roadways, or bad weather don't always cause automobile accidents. Often, the responsibility falls to a defective part in or on the automobile itself. A defective part can cause a...
Does race affect the likelihood of a workplace injury?
An attorney that focuses on workers' compensation claims knows that there is no guarantee that an employer's insurance provider will fully make an injured worker whole. Disagreements may arise about the scope of rehabilitative treatments or other benefits requested by...
Video Evidence And Your Personal Injury Case
Smile! You're On Camera! Video surveillance of a plaintiff is often used by the defense to quash damage claims in personal injury cases. The success and ease of video surveillance has been enhanced by improvements in technology, including the advent of easily...