Oklahoma Death Penalty

Rather than face life imprisonment, Oklahoma prisoner James French murdered his cellmate to apparently coax the state of Oklahoma to execute him. In 1966, they did. French was the last person to be electrocuted in Oklahoma. After that execution, the state of Oklahoma retired the electric chair. Recently a new controversy surrounding the Death Penalty […]

Tulsa Construction & It’s Effect On Car Accidents

“Where there are no oxen the trough is clean. But much increase comes by the strength of an ox.” As the ancient proverb eloquently puts it, with growth comes complication. This idea speaks to the current situation in Tulsa. We have seen considerable growth, which can be a very positive thing, and right along with […]

Who Could Be Sued For Wrongful Death?

“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” – Abraham Lincoln Where does responsibility lie when a wrongful death occurs? More to the point, who can be appropriately held responsible for wrongful death by way of being named in the lawsuit? In a fatal auto accident, for example, there are potentially a […]

Measures Employers Should Take To Help The Disabled

“The time is always right to do what’s right.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Since most of us will spend the majority of our days, weeks, months, years, and lives with the people we work with, our work environment has a direct affect on the quality of our lives. While there are certainly some employees that […]

What Criteria Must Be Met To Obtain Social Security Disability in Oklahoma?

Oklahomans who are interested in pursing federal Social Security Disability benefits must go through Oklahoma’s own unique system of application and delivery. Here’s how it works. The Application – The Disability Determination Division (DDD) Under the Department of Rehabilitative Services in Oklahoma is the Disability Determination Division (DDD). This is the office that would be […]