Do I always have the right-of-way when walking across the street?
Earlier this year, news was released indicating Tulsa may be one of the more dangerous cities in the country for pedestrians. According to the news article, about 15 pedestrians are killed each year in Tulsa. Sometimes pedestrians are involved in traffic collisions because motorists behaved recklessly or did not appropriately yield the right-of-way. However, police […]
What I can do if my workers’ compensation claim is denied?
Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation program can help employees pay for medical expenses, lost wages and other costs associated with injuries that occurred at work. However, not all workers’ compensation claims are successful. If you were injured at work, you may have assumed that you would be approved to receive worker’s compensation benefits. Having your claim denied […]
Teen drivers with teen passengers pose safety risk
It’s summer — the carefree time of the year for our kids. There are visits with friends, pool parties and concerts. But when teens ride together with a teen driver behind the wheel, the accident risk goes up in Oklahoma and throughout the United States. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that when a […]
Young Oklahoma workers have rights to safety on the job
With schools out for the summer throughout Oklahoma, high school students have found -– or are looking for –- jobs to keep them occupied and make some money. For many teenagers, this will be their first job. They might be unaware of the safety precautions that should be in place at their workplace. Young workers […]
Follow these tips to stay safe while working in the Oklahoma heat
The temperatures in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the summer are hot. Sizzling. Oppressive. The average high temperature in June is 87.5 degrees and rises to 93.1 in July and August. By September, the average falls to a cool, by comparison, 83.9 degrees. For some workers on the job, the heat can have adverse physical effects. It’s […]
The southern states have a high crane accident rate
Now that summer is almost here, several construction projects will start emerging all around Oklahoma. Drivers might get annoyed by the amount of traffic this causes, but building contractors are eager to put their skills to good use during one of the busiest times of the year. This also means that construction workers should start […]
Oklahoma governor signs bill to protect nursing home residents
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed into law a bill that, in most instances, ban antipsychotic drugs from being given to residents of nursing homes – an action that drew the applause from AARP Oklahoma. The law will go into effect on Nov. 1. Senate Bill 142, which was written by state Sen. Stephanie Bice, […]
Laws give you the right to question the safety of your workplace
As an employee, you have the right to a safe and healthy workplace. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and laws give residents of Oklahoma and across the United States the ability and rights to be fully informed about hazards in the workplace, especially if you are subjected to chemical exposure. Here’s what […]
Know the workers’ compensation benefits you’re entitled to get
In Oklahoma, workers’ compensation provides medical and financial benefits for workers who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. Workers’ compensation allows for payments for medical care and to help make up for lost wages when you are injured on the job. Workers’ compensation allows for payments for both temporary and permanent total disabilities. Just what is […]
Which Oklahoma counties are the most dangerous to drive in?
Oklahoma isn’t known for having the best driving standards in the nation. The state consistently ranks high when it comes to the nation’s car accident rates and how many broken bridges and roads there are. While each county of the state has their fair share of driving issues, some areas are more problematic than others. […]
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