Doctors Experimenting on Human Patients?
When anyone signs up for a surgical procedure, they expect that the doctor not only knows what he or she is doing in the operating room, but that the materials, tools, and anything else used during the process of the surgery is approved by the appropriate agencies. Now, federal prosecutors are saying that one company, […]
Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Law Ironic?
Angela Sanders, who was fired the day she returned from surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, a work-related injury, filed a lawsuit against her employer back in 2014. Sanders was given the choice, along with 16 other employees whose jobs were eliminated by the state Workers’ Compensation Commission, to either be terminated or take a “voluntary […]
Dispelling Rumors: The Lady Who Sued McDonald’s After Coffee Spill Burn
Many have heard about the lady who became a millionaire after spilling McDonald’s coffee on herself. The 79-year-old lady, who was seriously burned by a cup of McDonald’s coffee, became “famous” because of the media coverage on her product liability case. Unfortunately, although practically everyone in America heard about this case, she did not turn […]
New Bill Exempts Children Under 16 Labor Law – Volunteering for 501(c) Organizations
Up until recently, children under 16 were, in no way, allowed to work in specific types of establishments, according to the Oklahoma child labor laws. Now there is a new bill, an amendment to the Child labor laws of Oklahoma, which was approved and signed by Mary Fallin on April 10, 2015. The bill states […]
Oklahoma: Employers Cannot Require Employees to Give Up Personal Social Media Log-Ins and Passwords
You may not be aware of it, but it is against the law for your employer to request or require you to give them your personal social media log-ins and passwords in Oklahoma now. Employers scanning through prospective and current employee social media accounts to find out what they did outside of work became a […]
“Act of God” Defenses
While it may seem like a joke at first, most insurance companies, as well as states, have loopholes called “Act of God” defenses or clauses. For instance, if a tree in a neighbor’s yard falls onto your house and causes damage, you may be able to sue the neighbor for negligence if they knew the […]
If My Condition Worsens, Will I Get More SSD?
Social Security disability (SSD) benefits are generally based on a person’s inability to work in regard to a disability. After going through the application and qualification process for Social Security disability benefits, which is often excruciatingly tedious, most people do not want to have to go through it again if their condition worsens. If a […]
Motorcycle Manufacturers and Responsibility
People who love to ride motorcycles are aware of the risks involved with biking. Riders who have common sense wear helmets and other vital protective gear to ensure they are as safe as possible. Unfortunately, sometimes a motorcyclist is involved in a serious crash that is the result of defective parts on the motorcycle, which […]
What Will Help Your Case in a Hit and Run?
You do not have to be in the car, nor do you have to be driving your vehicle to be the victim of a hit and run. In fact, many hit and runs occur in parking lots. When you are faced with a situation – like a hit and run – that is not your […]
How to Know If I’m Being Discriminated Against at Work?
Workplace discrimination is not always an in-your-face circumstance. When discrimination happens, the victim often feels a sense of humiliation or embarrassment. If you have been discriminated against in the workplace, it is important to act quickly and keep excellent records of circumstances that have occurred. Write down the incidents with as much clarity as possible […]