Brain injuries cause many symptoms, especially when they're moderate or severe in nature. For instance, someone with an acute injury may have trouble talking, seeing or hearing. The damage may be so serious that there is little chance of recovery. As the loved one of...
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Year: 2018
Oklahoma’s older roads are causing problems
Drivers need to consistently adjust to their surrounding environments. When it rains, they need to slow down and turn on the windshield wipers. When it is windy, they need to have a firm grip on the steering wheel and stay close to the middle of their lane....
When is a car accident most likely to occur?
Although it is probably not something you want to think about as you get behind the wheel, a motor vehicle accident could happen anywhere, anytime. While you do your best to remain alert and focused on the road, what statewide crash statistics suggest might interest...
5 killed in explosion: Companies face citations
On Aug. 1, a report came out explaining the deaths of five workers who were located at an Oklahoma drilling rig when it exploded. According to the report, Patterson-UTI Drilling has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in relation to...
A mild brain injury can become a major career killer
Many injuries can take you out of the game when it comes to your work, but some are much more difficult to understand or even recognize than others. This is especially true of mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). A mild TBI can lead to many misunderstandings and...
Are you struggling financially after a work injury?
We all go to work in order to pay the bills and take care of our family. To do this, we must be physically able and healthy enough to perform the tasks at hand. Therefore, if you work in a job such as construction, factory work or mining role that requires physical...
Injured in the workplace? Here’s what to do next
Getting injured is never fun, especially if you get injured while you are working. When you are injured you want to get the care that you need so that you can make a speedy recovery. What is workers’ compensation? All Oklahoma employers are legally...
When can you hold trucking companies responsible for accidents?
Commercial trucking accidents are some of the most devastating collisions on the road. The sheer size and mass of these vehicles can easily crush most over vehicles and cause serious injury or death to anyone involved. That was the tragic circumstance in Ninnekah, a...
Why might your workers’ compensation claim be denied?
The workers' compensation system protects Oklahoma workers if they experience a work-related injury or illness. If your claim is successful, you may be able to recover medical care costs, rehabilitation expenses, lost wages and payment for permanent disabilities....
Injuries caused by rear end accidents
There are many consequences you could encounter after being involved in a rear end collision. You may be faced with financial decisions to make or legal aftermath. One effect you may be feeling concerns your physical health. Being in an accident can have a severe...