OSHA’s new rules for working and walking surfaces
Employees in Oklahoma and across the United States who face hazards due to walking and working surfaces can expect to see safety improvements in the workplace by 2017, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The agency announced in November that it will publish its updated final rule on general industry safety standards for […]
Assisted Living Facility Homicide
At [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″], we see too many cases of nursing home abuse in Oklahoma. A little over a year ago, we read an article appeared in the Chicago Tribune that we found to be significant regarding nursing home abuse. The medical examiner’s conclusion in that particular case is what made the entire article noteworthy. These […]
Safety rules for trenching and excavation
The trenching and excavation guidelines established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration were established to prevent worker injuries in Oklahoma and the rest of the country from two of the most hazardous construction operations. The guidelines aim to prevent the occurrence of cave-ins, which has been identified as the primary risk associated with trenching […]
What is the Most Common Cause of Oklahoma Car Accidents?
Even though Oklahoma’s population is relatively small, at 3.9 million residents, for its size, there were 72,503 car accidents in 2015 alone. These car accidents resulted in over 23,000 people being injured and 590 tragic deaths, according to the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office. Although government initiatives and traffic laws have aided in improving safety on […]
Recent Train Accident Victims
The recent train accident in New Jersey and the Norman pedestrian that lost his life after being struck by a freight train are both reminders that train accidents can take the lives of people, and often injure many others, in just one moment in time. Typically, when train accidents occur, they are due to one […]
Find Out if You Have an Oklahoma Product Liability Case
Although the words “product liability case” are often spoken in referral to defective and dangerous products, some individuals may be confused about exactly what these cases entail. Generally, product liability cases arise when property has been damaged or an individual has been injured by a product that is defective or dangerous. The products in these […]
Should I Wait to File an Oklahoma Car Accident Claim?
Most car accidents are the result of drivers who, even if for only a moment, are not exercising due care to ensure that they are avoiding accidents that are preventable. When a driver in Oklahoma causes a collision because they were negligent, for example, by making a cell phone call or texting, rather than watching […]
Tulsa Motorcycle Accidents – What Are the Facts?
Most motorcyclists are aware that motorcycle accidents can be devastating, if not deadly. That’s not to say that motorcycles are necessarily more dangerous than other vehicles, but rather that whenever anyone is on the road in or on any type of vehicle, they are taking the chance of being in an accident. What are the […]
What Does Chain of Distribution Mean in a Product Liability Lawsuit?
When you or your child suffers injuries because of a defective product, it is your legal right to pursue a product liability lawsuit to recover compensation for the injuries. Like other parts of the law, defective product lawsuits are complex. One of the first things that you will need to do after you have decided […]
The Car Insurance Claim Interview – What to Expect
Victims of auto accident should always contact their insurance company as soon as possible after the accident occurs to begin the claims process. One of the first steps of the auto insurance claim process is the interview about your accident. This is a vital aspect of your claim, because anything you say in the auto […]
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