Tulsa man dies in construction site accident
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating a construction accident that resulted in the death of a 36-year-old Tulsa man. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) reported that the worker was using a front-end loader at the time of the incident. He was working at a construction site located near the Cimmaron River on […]
The differences between rural and urban crashes
Many Oklahoman drivers often debate whether it is more dangerous to drive in the cities or to stay on rural roads. City streets have more direct routes to some of the more popular destinations of the state, but rural roads have less traffic to deal with. Rural highways might offer more leeway to many impatient […]
What times of the day have the highest crash rates in Oklahoma?
When your teen is finally able to drive on their own, they’re going to have to start to get used to the chaotic circumstances you’ve dealt with for years. This includes paying attention to the forecast, weather reports and traffic alerts before they leave the house to get to school, work or wherever they need […]
Worker killed, another injured in explosion at Oklahoma work site
A 32-year-old man was killed and his co-worker was injured in an explosion at a saltwater disposal site in Enid, Oklahoma, recently. The medical examiner’s office said the man was killed by blunt force head trauma. The cause of death was ruled accidental. The injured worker was listed in good condition at OU Medical Center […]
The arrival of spring means more kids injured on playgrounds
The arrival of a beautiful Oklahoma spring means better weather and the chance for kids who have been cooped up to get out and play. They’re clamoring for a trip to the playground. The first outing of the spring is a good time for parents to check the playground for safety. The Centers for Disease […]
Work with an attorney to benefit your workers’ compensation case
You go to work every morning and expect to return home each night in the same shape you were in to start the day. But on-the-job accidents occur frequently, however, and your injuries could keep you out of work for some time. If you’re injured, the human resources staff for your employer likely will fill […]
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 […]
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