Fatigue still a deadly issue for emergency medical workers
It is never an ideal time to insist on ideal conditions for emergency medical services workers. The reason is in their job title, and every day can bring multiple life-or-death emergencies. But with every emergency and every long shift, the problem of fatigue has the chance to bring tragic, preventable outcomes. EMS operations have had […]
Is a “third party” is at fault for your work injury?
An injury or illness from your job can be scary in a lot of ways. Besides your health, you may worry about becoming unemployed and unable to pay medical bills, feed yourself and your family, pay rent and meet other needs. And that is why every state has a workers’ compensation program. But worker’s comp […]
How do Oklahoma insurance subrogation laws work?
After a car accident occurs, most injured parties will file claims with their insurance policyholders. Depending on the coverage, a policy may cover the resulting medical bills and property damage. Though many drivers can put the accident behind them at this point, insurance companies have more work ahead. Insurance companies will seek reimbursement for covered […]
COVID-19 and workers’ comp: 5 FAQs
COVID-19 raises a host of issues regarding workers’ compensation… In this post, we will address some frequently asked questions. Does work comp generally cover viruses, such as the flu? Regular diseases and viruses, including MRSA, the common cold, and the flu are not covered under workers’ compensation and historically have not been covered. Generally speaking, regular diseases […]
What do Americans really think about texting and driving?
Texting and driving is dangerous. By now, this a well-known fact, isn’t it? According to a study conducted by The Zebra, an auto and home insurance marketplace, most of their respondents understand that texting and driving is a distracting and negligent act. What’s something many of the respondents didn’t know? What laws have their state […]
3 Apps that promote safe driving
It is a rare sight these days to see someone use a flip phone. Smartphones are now commonplace across every age group. While some age groups more commonly drive while operating their smartphone, it occurs in all age groups, and even some that adamantly deny that they text and drive or peek at their phone, […]
COVID-19 Update
We understand that prior to the fear and anxiety associated with COVID-19 you and your family might have been struggling with the anxiety of being hurt on the job or being a victim of an accident. Frasier, Frasier & Hickman’s work focuses on helping our clients get through challenging times like these and we want […]
Everyone wears a seat belt nowadays, right?
After hundreds of thousands of injuries were sustained due to drivers or passengers electing not to wear a seat belt, federal law mandated the seat belt requirement. Now, as of 2019, 90.7% of vehicle drivers and passengers wear seat belts. Although that number might lead you to believe that nearly all vehicle occupants wear a […]
How long can I receive workers’ compensation benefits?
After suffering an injury at work, you rely on workers’ compensation to pay your medical bills. But if the doctor says you can’t go back to work until you heal, you may worry about how you will pay all your other bills. Luckily, workers’ comp will also supplement your income while you recover. But how […]
How can a car accident affect your mental health?
A car accident can be a terrifying event. You may find yourself pushed off the road and into a building or a ditch. If someone hits you right, your vehicle might even roll over. Everything around the crash can seem like a surreal interruption to your life. But how long before you feel back to […]