Distracted driving could have caused crash of Oklahoma school bus
An Oklahoma school principal is alleged to have been using his cellphone when the bus he was driving crashed and left 27 adults and children injured. Norman Public Schools has been asked to release the video taken inside the bus as the elementary school principal was driving the children to an outing at Sea World […]
What are the most common injuries occurring at work?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), private-industry employers reported 2.8 million nonfatal injuries in the workplace across the country in 2017. That translated to nearly three out of every 100 full-time employees being injured on the job. Think about it this way. When you go to work at an office, construction site, hospital […]
Lawmakers could better workers’ compensation for first responders
In an emergency, the first responders are our heroes. They run into burning buildings, treat the victims of gunshot wounds or horrific accidents and confront those intent on doing harm, putting their own lives on the line. But those firefighters, EMS workers and police officers experience human emotions to tragedies the way we all do. […]
Have you suffered from these common medical malpractice errors?
If you have the perception that medical malpractice is an uncommon occurrence that only happens to a few unlucky people, then you need to look at the numbers more closely. One study of comprehensive medical errors estimated that around 250,000 people die each year in the United States due to malpractice. This means that 10 […]
Oklahoma City woman killed in auto-pedestrian crash mourned
An Oklahoma City woman was killed recently in a hit-and-run crash, and a driver later was arrested and charged in her death. The 60-year-old woman was crossing South Pennsylvania Avenue near Southwest 38th Street in the city when she was struck. According to police, she lived a few blocks from a bus stop, and she […]
Don’t give up if your workers’ compensation claim is denied
When you’re injured on the job and will miss time at work – and a paycheck – you have an expectation that your medical bills will be covered, and you’ll receive at least partial pay through workers’ compensation. But you could file all the required paperwork and still find your claim is denied. Why would […]
When truck drivers are at fault
A motor vehicle accident is a scary experience for anyone, and even scarier when a truck is involved. Across the United States, crashes with trucks cause thousands of fatalities every year, and many of those are the occupants in the passenger cars. Colliding with a big rig on the highway can have catastrophic consequences and […]
5 workers injured in Oklahoma elevator collapse
Five workers were injured when a construction elevator collapsed and crashed to the ground on a job site in Tulsa, Oklahoma, recently. Now, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as well as the Oklahoma labor department, are investigating to determine just what happened. In the incident, the construction elevator and scaffolding that surrounds it […]
Watch for warning signs of nursing home abuse or neglect
When your parents can’t take care of themselves any longer and require care that you can’t provide, it may be time to consider a nursing home. Maybe you found one in Oklahoma that you thought was ideal for Mom or Dad. However, after they’ve been there for a few months, you’re not so sure. They […]
Filing for workers’ compensation? An attorney can help
Oklahomans who are injured on the job have a right to workers’ compensation but receiving it isn’t as easy as just filling out a piece of paper and getting a check in the mail. There can be denials and delays when you seek workers’ compensation. And when you’re laid up with a work-related injury and […]