Oklahoma teens and workers’ comp: What parents should know
Teens play an important role in Oklahoma’s workforce. Whether they’re working after school and on weekends, filling seasonal or temporary jobs during the holidays and summer or have left school to help support their family, they have just as much right to a safe workplace as their adult co-workers. If they suffer a workplace injury […]
Can workers’ compensation cover on-the-clock car crash injuries?
Workers’ compensation rules protect professionals and the companies that hire them. Businesses that comply with workers’ compensation regulations indemnify themselves from liability. They don’t have to worry about employees suing them if they get hurt on the job. Workers benefit from the program by having no-fault protection for work injuries and job-related illnesses. Many workers’ […]
How can you recover financially from a truck accident?
A truck accident can lead to serious injuries and losses. Victims of truck accidents may experience massive (and mounting) medical bills, high vehicle repair costs and a sharp loss of income due to their inability to work. Filing a truck accident claim and asking for fair compensation is really the only way for victims to […]
What are the no zones around a semitruck?
Anyone who drives has likely been right around semitrucks. Some people don’t realize that there are specific areas that they shouldn’t drive in. These are all the places where truckers can’t see them. It’s not realistic to think that you can always avoid these areas. Instead, if you’re going to drive into any of these […]
Daydreaming is a difficult driving distraction to avoid
There are many potential driving distractions. For most of them, it’s technically easy for drivers to avoid the distraction—they simply need to choose to do so. For example, texting and driving is a very common distraction that leads to car accidents. Yet, all of these accidents could easily be avoided. Drivers just need to turn […]
Is Tulsa’s local government liable if a pothole causes a crash?
Drivers often assume that the roads they drive on are safe for travel. After all, government authorities generally have a responsibility to repair and maintain the roads. Unfortunately, some drivers end up in dangerous situations because the roads are not in ideal condition. Particularly when the seasons change and freezing weather leads to pothole development, […]
3 tips for gathering evidence when you are injured at work
If you sustain a work-related injury or contract an occupational disease, you need to gather evidence. Evidence can provide crucial information about the circumstances that led to your injury or illness and its severity and extent. Here are three tips to help you when gathering evidence: 1. Take photos of the accident scene and injury […]
Is compensation available for non-physical harm after crashes?
There are certain types of compensation that people are more likely to receive after a car crash. If the other driver is at fault, the not at-fault driver can usually use insurance to pay for vehicle repair costs and medical bills. However, there are many other potential expenses that fall into a gray area. People […]
3 reasons crashes are so common at intersections
People often think about interstates and highways when discussing car crashes. Higher speeds tend to have a strong association with worse collisions. Many of the most dramatic crashes, including multi-vehicle collisions, occur on busy roads with relatively high speed limits. However, crashes can also occur in locations where there are vehicles traveling in opposing directions, […]
Oversharing on social media after a car accident
Social media platforms have transformed how people communicate and made sharing life’s moments with friends and family easier. However, in the wake of a car accident, you should resist any urges to post updates or vent online about your experience. Oversharing online in the aftermath of an accident can come with unintended consequences. If you […]