Study weighs injury risk for women drivers despite seat belt use
In Oklahoma, people are increasingly avoiding serious injuries in motor vehicle accidents (MVA). Despite the benefit of safety advancements with innovations like automatic braking and lane departure warning, the most basic step for safety is to wear a seat belt. However, even people who buckle up might be injured and lose their lives in a […]
Important steps when an injury happens at work
Injuries happen all the time. A Tulsa resident can suffer minor injuries at home, while engaged in hobbies, or even while doing their job. Where a person suffers harm can greatly impact their ability to seek financial benefits for their losses. When harm is sustained while a worker is on the job, the injured worker […]
Four persons injured in fiery crash of semis on Turner Turnpike
The stormy weather that is sweeping across the southern portion of the U.S. has exacted a fearsome toll in traffic accidents and injuries. One of the most destructive accidents occurred on Sunday afternoon in Oklahoma on the Turner Turnpike just west of the exit for Hiwassee Road. The accident The accident involved four semi-trailer trucks […]
Workers’ compensation and aggravated pre-existing conditions
The injuries that form the bases of worker’s compensation claims are often new conditions that happen because of Oklahoma workers’ job-related duties. When a worker suffers a fall at work or develops a painful repetitive motion injury because of their work-related tasks, they may have options to seek compensation through their job’s workers’ compensation program. […]
Fatigue is a major cause of truck accidents
It seems that over the years, there has been a major focus on reducing accidents caused by those driving under the influence. Although that is a very important issue to tackle in Oklahoma, there is another concern that tends to take a back seat to it: truck drivers causing major accidents due to fatigue. Due […]
Accident reconstruction could support your personal injury claim
Most car accidents seem pretty straightforward. One person makes a mistake or acts in a negligent way that results in a collision and injuries. But in some circumstances, the facts of the accident and who to blame are more difficult to determine. This might be especially true if multiple vehicles are involved and everyone has […]
Worker classification affects workers’ compensation
More and more people across the country are entering the gig economy, whether it is as their primary profession or secondary. While an independent contractor’s job gives them a degree of flexibility to make time for the demands the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on them, they are also left without the protections a traditional employee […]
Are all workplace injuries covered by workers’ compensation?
Oklahomans are hard workers, but sometimes incidents happen on-the-job that cause serious injuries. When this happens, Oklahomans may choose to pursue workers’ compensation benefits to help them make ends meet financially while they recover from their injury. However, not every incident that leads to injuries is compensable under the state’s workers’ compensation laws. The following […]
Fatal crash in Muskogee County
Our roadways tend to be a little more sparce than other parts of the state and country, especially during these times of increased telework. However, regardless of the number of vehicles on the road, there is always danger. Inattentive and distracted drivers are all around us, and at any point, they can cause an accident. […]
How to avoid jackknifing on the road
Losing control of your vehicle in Oklahoma is always a scary prospect, but if you’re a trucker, you might have to deal with a situation that’s nearly exclusive to commercial vehicles. When a commercial truck spins out of control, the trailer can flip around the cab at a 90-degree angle in a process called jackknifing. […]