Serious accident in Oklahoma results in injuries and one fatality
Most Oklahoma residents are used to seeing so-called “fender benders” on the side of the road from time to time. However, serious motor vehicle accidents are also quite common, unfortunately. One such accident occurred in Oklahoma City recently, in what reports indicate was a particular hectic crash scene. According to the reports, the collision in […]
Defensive driving habits can prevent a car crash
Anyone who has been a victim of a car crash, wouldn’t wish the experience on others. Accidents can disrupt your day, cause minor and long-lasting injuries, take a toll on your vehicle or even be fatal. Instead of just hoping you never meet the bumper of another car in a painful way, you can take […]
Common occupational diseases that lead to workers’ compensation
An occupational disease is one which arises from the exposure to something in the workplace. That exposure then causes a disease to develop, sometimes requiring lifelong treatment. There are numerous ways this can take place, but there are a few that seem to be more common than others. The CDC has identified a list of […]
Workplace injuries can occur at home
Since March, there was an enormous increase in workers telecommuting or working from home which may become more permanent. But the home is not exempt from workplace injuries and at-home workers may be able eligible for workers’ compensation. Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation is an insurance program that pays benefits for employees injured on the job. A […]
Injuries that may qualify for workers’ compensation
A workplace injury is a major problem for a Tulsa resident. Aside from the pain they may suffer from their ailment, they must also deal with potentially having to take time off work to seek medical treatment and to recuperate. Unlike injuries that happen on a worker’s personal time, workplace injuries may be compensable by […]
Four people injured in three-car collision near Claremore
Inattentive driving is a common cause of motor vehicle accidents, especially on heavily traveled roads and busy intersections. A recent multi-vehicle accident near Claremore shows how a brief moment of inattention can quickly turn into a serious accident that injures several people. According to police, a vehicle heading north on Highway 88 had stopped and […]
Understanding the emotional trauma of a car accident
Car accidents can be a terrifying experience. The injuries you sustain can change your life, and the memories of the accident might not ever fade away. Sometimes, the emotional trauma of an accident lingers long after the physical injuries have healed. How do you cope with the mental struggles of an accident? Car accidents lead […]
Claims process for workers’ compensation benefits
People in Oklahoma work many different types of jobs. People may work in an office, in healthcare, construction, the restaurant industry, transportation and many other types of jobs. Each of these jobs require different physical requirements. However, one thing that they all have in common is that people need to be healthy in order to […]
Doctor sentenced for role in fatal motorcycle accident
An Oklahoma doctor will spend over 15 years in prison for his role in a motorcycle accident that took the life of a young father of a small child. A jury convicted the doctor, who maintained his not guilty plea, of several charges, including driving under the influence and manslaughter. In addition to a lengthy […]
How summer car maintenance can prevent accidents
From summer break to summer PTO — many families take advantage of the Oklahoma’s warmest season to wind down and relax. The last thing you want to have to deal with is a traumatic car accident. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways you can safeguard all of your vehicles from the effects of summer heat. […]