There are certainly a lot of reasons to be nervous when driving near a semi-truck. These massive rigs oftentimes roar down the highway at excessive speeds, and their weight can make it difficult to come to a safe stop in a reasonable amount of distance. This means...
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Year: 2020
What people can do if an initial workers’ comp claim is denied
Some people in Oklahoma may be more prone to injuries than others, but everyone suffers injuries at some point in time. The severity of the injuries certainly vary as well as how people get injured. They can happen almost anywhere and that includes at work. Some jobs...
Does distracted driving lead to fatal accidents?
Distracted driving has been a recent priority topic across the United States, including in Oklahoma. Not only has distracted driving contributed to an increase in total accidents over the past two decades, but it has also been a factor in many fatal accidents. This...
Distracted driving continues to be a problem in 2020
People are continuing to travel for the holidays in 2020. In fact, estimates are that 47.8 million people planned to travel by car for Thanksgiving this year, which accounts for over about 95% of all travelers. While people have generally been more reluctant to travel...
How comparative negligence may affect compensation award
No one is invincible in Oklahoma and people get hurt from time to time. The severity of the injury can vary greatly though from simply having a bruise or small cut to permanent injuries such as spinal cord injuries or traumatic brain injuries. How the injuries occur...
A range of injuries may be covered by workers’ compensation
A fall at work or a car accident in a company vehicle may leave a Tulsa worker with financial losses and medical problems. When individuals get hurt while doing their jobs, they may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. However, new injuries from accidents...
Should you settle your car accident claim?
Victims of motor vehicle accidents need compensation and closure. The compensation can help them secure the medical treatment they need while at the same time offsetting lost wages and addressing pain and suffering. Closure can help a victim move on with life so that...
Methods determining fault after a car crash
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 7 million motor vehicle accidents were reported in 2018, resulting in over 36,000 deaths and 2.7 million injuries. While 4.8 million crashes resulted only in property damage, it doesn’t...
Oklahoma ranked 11th for dangers to workers
Workplace deaths in this country have risen over the last few years with the expansion of employment, labor, and the economy. Oklahoma was ranked as the 11th most dangerous state for workers in 2018 in a recent survey of all the states by AdvisorSmith,. This data...
How to calculate damages in a personal injury case
If you are hurt or experience property loss in an Oklahoma car accident, you may be entitled to compensation. However, there is a good chance that you and the driver who caused the crash will disagree on how much you should be paid. Furthermore, that person's attorney...