First responders, PTSD and workers’ comp: Oklahoma’s new law
If you’re a first responder or have a loved one who is, you know that the stress and trauma of the job can be overwhelming and even paralyzing. Increasingly, lawmakers across the country are requiring state workers’ compensation boards to cover serious mental health conditions for firefighters, police and other first responders caused by work […]
5 common workers’ comp myths
Many injured workers can apply for workers’ compensation. Workers’ comp can help injured workers afford medical expenses and recover lost wages. There are many misconceptions about workers’ comp. If you are applying for benefits, you should consider the following: Myth 1: Workers can file a claim at any time Truth: While workers have some time […]
Distracted driving goes beyond texting
If you ask someone what they think of when they hear the term “distracted driving,” they are likely to say something about texting while driving. However, we are surrounded by distractions whenever we get behind the wheel. What are some of the most common distractions and why is distracted driving so dangerous? The impact of […]
Is it safer to drive on city roads or rural ones?
You might feel safer once you escape the city traffic for the quieter rural roads, but statistics show you are not. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that “Although 20% of people in the U.S. live in rural areas (U.S. Census Bureau, 2023) and 32% of the vehicle miles traveled occur in rural […]
Poorly fitting PPE can cause, worsen injuries
Female construction workers are still relatively few and far between. However, it’s not as uncommon to see a woman working on a construction site or maybe doing road or bridge construction work as it once was. While the women who choose this line of work can be every bit as skilled and experienced as men, […]
Keeping your cool around aggressive drivers
Road rage and aggressive driving – including honking, tailgating or even verbal insults – can lead to dangerous situations. Handling road rage effectively can ensure both your safety and that of other road users. What should you do? 1. Drive defensively Aggressive behaviors are all too common on today’s busy roads. In fact, as many […]
This Age Group Causes the Most Car Accidents in Oklahoma
It is common for young people to get nervous and make mistakes when learning to drive. Often, they might get too excited and drive carelessly. Unfortunately, both situations tend to cause accidents. According to statistics, at least one in four teen drivers in Oklahoma gets in a car accident or receives a ticket during their […]
Accidentes en bicicleta en Tulsa
Los accidentes en bicicleta pueden tener consecuencias graves, desde lesiones severas hasta la muerte. Entender cómo se determina la culpa y probar la negligencia es esencial para obtener una compensación justa. A continuación, exploramos las causas comunes de estos accidentes, las lesiones típicas y cómo funciona el proceso legal. Causas comunes de accidentes en bicicleta […]
Can limiting time in the left lane minimize road rage?
Few things are more annoying than someone driving along in the far left lane of a highway, or even a residential street, below the speed limit, obvious to the fact that drivers behind them are trying to get around someone in the right lane going just as slowly. In fact, this scenario is one of […]
Los tipos de heridas más severas por accidente de auto
Las lesiones sufridas en un accidente de auto pueden ser graves, dado que afectan el bienestar físico y psicológico a largo plazo. Luego de un choque lo más recomendable, y hasta cierto punto indispensable, es acudir a un hospital o médico lo más pronto posible para recibir un diagnóstico. La colisión entre dos o más […]
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