According to a report from the American Heart Association, many Oklahoma workers may not be properly prepared to deal with workplace cardiac emergencies due to a lack of CPR and first aid training. This is significant because there are an estimated 10,000 cardiac...
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Month: June 2017
Types of Damages Recoverable in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Embarking on the process of filing a personal injury lawsuit is a big commitment - before you do it, you surely want to learn as much as you can about the process, what your chances of success are, and how much you can recover in compensation. While knowing the exact...
OSHA announced another delay to crane certification enforcement
An OSHA announcement has consequences for some Oklahoma construction companies and workers. OSHA put forth a certification requirement for crane operators in 2010 but then received two consecutive three-year extensions for the enforcement of this requirement. The most...
Inexperience could be hazardous in coal mines
For Oklahoma miners, a lack of training and a lack of experience can lead to serious injuries or death. According to a division of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, six of seven coal miners who have died in 2017 were at their current workplaces for less than...
What Is the Difference Between an At-fault and a No-fault State?
Each state has autonomy in determining the laws surrounding fault and liability in the event of a car accident involving two or more drivers. Most states have enacted either a fault or a no-fault system (some states have created a blended system, using "choice"...
Lifting and carrying objects while on the job
For Many Oklahoma workers, lifting and carrying heavy objects is often part of the job description. However, if someone lifts a heavy item improperly, he or she is at risk for suffering injuries that could include back strains, fractures, cuts and bruises. According...
Tips for Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer
When you are injured by the fault of another, you almost always have the right to file a lawsuit against the negligent party for damages. When seeking compensation from the at-fault party, it is smart to have a lawyer represent you throughout the process. An attorney...
Employees at Telsa plants fainting on the job
As Tesla is set to commence mass production of its first electric vehicle, the $35,000 Model 3, Oklahoma residents may have heard about employees at the California car factory suffering fainting spells on the job. As a result, many of the company's workers have had to...