Insurance Exemptions
Oklahoma believes insurance money should be protected from creditors. As the insured or beneficiary of the insured, this belief entitles you to exemptions when you receive insurance money. Oklahoma Statutes, Title 36, Section 3631.1 provides that, not only are life, accident, and disability policies exempt from execution in the hands of the insurance company, but […]
Safety efforts to be stepped up in mines
Safety at mining facilities in Oklahoma and around the country is the responsibility of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, and representatives of the federal agency say that inspection and enforcement efforts will be stepped up following the deaths of three mine workers on Aug. 3. A plant operator in Virginia was killed when a […]
Is A Union Job Right For You?
Union jobs are largely on the decline in the United States, but there are still some available in certain professions. Those working in those fields will certainly want to know if they should join the union or not. If they figure this out, they can make an educated choice about the union. Why You Should […]
Solo worker safety an issue for employers
Workers in Oklahoma who are consistently isolated from their colleagues are classified as “lone workers,” and it has been found that these employees may be at higher risk of workplace accidents and injuries. Those who are often placed in isolation, especially when they work in large areas like a warehouse with few others around, may […]
OSHA cites Ashley Furniture for workplace accident
Ashley Furniture, with retail locations in Oklahoma and around the country, has recently been charged with nearly $1.8 million in fines. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited the company for failing to report a workplace accident at its Wisconsin factory in which an employee’s right finger was severed. The incident occurred in March […]
My Former Attorney Never Provided A Written Fee Agreement, Now Hidden Fees Are Due That I Cannot Afford
In many instances when people need the assistance of an attorney, they are under tremendous stress and may not think clearly when it comes to the attorney’s fees once the case is completed. As a result, they may find themselves facing many legal fees they were not expecting to pay. While it is always best […]
Avoiding injuries from robotics at work
Oklahoma workers whose jobs entail being around robotics may be interested to learn about the safety regulations that have been enacted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Injuries involving robotic equipment often occur when workers are maintaining them, repairing them, adjusting them or otherwise using them. There are several precautions employers should take to […]
Oklahomans For Responsible Justice: What We Believe
WE BELIEVE that the right to a jury trial is as fundamental as the right to vote; WE BELIEVE In the Oklahoma Constitution which states that the right of trial by jury shall be and remain inviolate; WE BELIEVE That our system of justice is the only level playing field between citizens of unequal wealth […]
OSHA’s fall protection policy
OSHA’s fall protection standard is designed to protect iron workers at construction sites from injuries. It is a broad policy, encompassing many different types of structures. Some structures are exempt, such as tanks, electrical towers and broadcast towers. The OSHA standard is a national standard, so it is applied at construction sites in Oklahoma and […]
OSHA focusing on workplace safety for nurses
Nurses and nursing assistants in Oklahoma and across the country may soon see greater attention being paid to the risks they face on the job. This is evident in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration considering financial penalties for hospitals that fail to have proper equipment, training and support for nurses. The injuries suffered are […]