If you have the perception that medical malpractice is an uncommon occurrence that only happens to a few unlucky people, then you need to look at the numbers more closely. One study of comprehensive medical errors estimated that around 250,000 people die each year in...
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Month: January 2019
Oklahoma City woman killed in auto-pedestrian crash mourned
An Oklahoma City woman was killed recently in a hit-and-run crash, and a driver later was arrested and charged in her death. The 60-year-old woman was crossing South Pennsylvania Avenue near Southwest 38th Street in the city when she was struck. According to police,...
Injured by a defective product? Here’s a product liability primer
As a consumer, when you buy a product, you expect it will work as advertised. The refrigerator will keep things cold. That toy will entertain your child for hours. The over-the-counter medicine you buy will stop that nasty cold from developing. But what happens when...
Don’t give up if your workers’ compensation claim is denied
When you're injured on the job and will miss time at work – and a paycheck – you have an expectation that your medical bills will be covered, and you'll receive at least partial pay through workers' compensation. But you could file all the required...
When truck drivers are at fault
A motor vehicle accident is a scary experience for anyone, and even scarier when a truck is involved. Across the United States, crashes with trucks cause thousands of fatalities every year, and many of those are the occupants in the passenger cars. Colliding with a...
What to look for when determining a senior’s fitness to drive
As we watch our parents get older, we notice how much they enjoy their independence and their ability to care for themselves without relying on anyone else. They like to get up and go, do their own shopping, eat out with friends or visit their family members. But what...