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 […]
Oklahoma motorcyclist killed on highway in Edmond
A 31-year-old Oklahoma motorcyclist was killed when police say he was struck by a 2013 Mercedes Benz traveling more than 100 miles per hour. The driver, an Oklahoma City cardiologist, was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the crash, which occurred on Interstate 35 in Edmond. He was granted $150,000 bond and released from […]
New survey finds one in three teens text while driving
We’ve all seen it, we pull up to a stoplight and the motorist in the next car is on their phone, eyes down, distracted. It’s widely known to be dangerous and yet, it still occurs. In the United States, distracted driving is a leading cause of traffic fatalities and injuries each year. Distractions while driving […]
Oklahoma poultry workers take great risks on the job
As you and your family sit down to enjoy that turkey this holiday season, say a little thanks to the poultry workers who helped to put that bird on your table. Poultry workers, including those who process turkeys in Oklahoma and elsewhere, are 60 percent more likely than the average American worker to suffer work-related […]
How the roads can influence distracted driving
Distracted driving is an entirely preventable action. It is up to the driver to keep their eyes on the road ahead of them to ensure their own safety and that of any passengers with them. However, the surrounding circumstances can play a large role in taking the driver’s attention off of the street. Perhaps they […]
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