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 and insurance provider will also likely take steps […]
Recognize the signs of nursing home neglect
For some Tulsa families, nursing homes are safe and trusted facilities where loved ones can receive treatment and care for their medical and personal needs. Residents of nursing homes are given support for their particular ailments as well as assistance with basic living tasks, such as eating meals, getting baths, and moving from place to […]
Impaired driving continues to be a problem in Oklahoma
Unfortunately, many families across Oklahoma know the reality of impaired driving. A person who chooses to drive after drinking alcohol or doing drugs puts their lives at risk along with everyone they meet along the way. Families who are affected by an impaired driver do have legal rights. Impaired driving in Oklahoma Impaired drivers in […]
What are some common workers’ compensation defenses?
A workplace injury can leave you facing a wide range of struggles. You might be left unable to work for a period of time and your medical expenses might be through the roof. Coping with these financial stressors can become overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with the pain from your injury. While workers’ compensation benefits […]
Are hands-free calls safer?
News outlets and entertainment media alike continue to remind people about the hazards of becoming distracted while driving. Even with this attention, distracted driving seems to be a problem that simply will not go away. Even with safer options and legal consequences, drivers continue to be distracted. Since cellphones became mainstays decades ago, drivers almost […]
What causes truck accidents?
Accidents between a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle commonly result in catastrophic injuries. Injuries of this caliber can leave a victim with a lifetime of consequences and expenses. There is very little that a passenger vehicle can do to get a favorable outcome, so it is best to prevent them from happening. Despite the […]
Different types of workers’ compensation benefits in Oklahoma
Workers’ compensation benefits can help injured workers through a challenging time following a workplace injury. It is important for injured workers and their families to know exactly what types of benefits they may be able to receive through workers’ compensation. Types of workers’ compensation benefits There are several types of workers’ compensation benefits available to […]
Here are some ways to cope with your accident injuries
A car accident can completely change your life, both in the short and long-term. It can affect your ability to physically function on a daily basis, devastate your financial health, and leave you with severe physical and emotional pain and suffering. Figuring out how to get by under these circumstances can be trying, and many […]
Temporary total disability workers’ compensation and time limits
When Oklahoma workers are injured on the job and need workers’ compensation benefits, their injuries might not be so severe that they are off the job permanently. However, they will need a certain amount of time to recover. With Temporary Total Disability (TTD), the benefits will be paid for a limited duration. A physician decides […]
Is any amount of alcohol safe to drink if you plan on driving?
Were you involved in a car crash caused by a drunk driver this past Labor Day weekend? If so, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each day 29 individuals lose their lives in collisions involving a drunk driver, and this number only increases on holidays such as Labor […]