What Options Do Families Have When an Oil Field Worker Dies on the Job?
One of the most dangerous professions in the world involves the work done by field workers in the oil and gas industry. The injuries and fatalities combined reach into the thousands in oilfield workplace environments every year. The industry has a very poor track record in terms of fatality rate compared to other industries throughout…
Read MoreYes, Your Children Need to Be Buckled Up in the Back Seat, Too
Seatbelts save lives – period. These simple devices keep drivers and passengers from being thrown against other passengers and objects inside a vehicles, in addition to being thrown from vehicles in high-speed collisions. Children, like adults, are protected by seat belts worn in the back seat as adults are protected by the same devices in…
Read MoreCatastrophic Back & Spinal Injuries from Car Crashes
An injury to the spinal cord is one of the most serious injuries that the human body can sustain. This type of injury often occurs in high-speed car crashes. However, severe injuries to the back can also occur in car crashes at relatively slow speeds upon impact. Victims who experience these injuries often require significant…
Read MoreOklahoma Consumer Alert: State Farm’s Offer to Accident Victims Is Too Good to Be True
After a car accident where you suffer injuries, you may be entitled to damages for your losses. In most cases, the other driver’s insurance company covers the cost of your injuries and medical treatment. Sometimes this process is relatively simple; sometimes it’s not – especially when you’ve experienced a serious or long-term injury. Of course,…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Back Injuries
Back pain can be caused by a car accident, a slip and fall, being struck by an object while working at a construction site, or for many other reasons. For some accident victims, the pain can resolve in a few days. For many, the pain can last for the rest of their lives. People with…
Read MoreCoronavirus Liability Protections & Evolving Legislation: What You Should Know
The COVID-19 pandemic has been raging through the United States for over six months. As schools and businesses slowly begin reopening across the country, there has been a lot of debate about whether businesses owe their clients any duty of care when it comes to the virus, and what that level of care should be.…
Read MoreWhy Truck Accidents Occur During Back-Ups and Reversing
It’s hard to drive any truck in reverse. The sight lines are difficult. A truck of any size is hard to control. Still, just because a task is difficult doesn’t excuse negligence. Precisely because backing out into traffic or into a loading dock is hard, truck drivers must take extra precautions so the truck doesn’t…
Read MoreHow Do You Prove a Wrongful Death Claim in Oklahoma?
When a family member dies due to the negligence or carelessness of another person, the family is entitled to file a wrongful death claim against the wrongdoers. The aim of wrongful death claims is to hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions in civil court. A wrongful death claim is brought by the spouse, personal representative,…
Read MorePractical Suggestions to Reduce the Risk of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is any action that takes drivers’ hands off the steering wheel, eyes off the road, and minds off of their driving. Common examples including texting while driving, talking on a cellphone while driving, and eating or drinking while driving. Just a one-second delay in reaction time can mean the difference between life and…
Read MoreWhat Is Post-Concussion Syndrome?
Mild traumatic brain injuries categorized as a concussion can occur due to a variety types of accidents, including car accident, slip and fall, or workplace accident. Most often, concussion symptoms are temporary in nature – they last for the short-term. However, in some cases a concussion develops into a condition known as post-concussion syndrome. The…
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