Oklahoma City Personal Injury And Workers’ Comp Law Blog
Cell phones in the workplace could increase the risk of accidents
Your employer made the decision to allow workers to keep their phones on them, but you weren’t happy about it. Some of the younger employees were always checking them, even when they should have been paying attention to heavy machinery that was in use. You talked to...
Can you get workers’ compensation for job stress in Oklahoma?
Workers’ compensation is designed to alleviate the financial and medical burdens a worker can face when they’re injured on the job -- but not all injuries are treated alike. Even though workplace stress is a major factor for some employees, mental health conditions...
OKC drivers who don’t yield to motorcycles can cause terrible wrecks
It happens all the time: a motorcyclist is riding along, following traffic laws and paying close attention when the rider approaches an intersection. A car, truck or SUV is waiting with its left turn signal blinking. Trusting that the driver sees him or her, the rider...
Fall driving safety hazards
No matter what time of the year it is, there are steps you can take to enhance your safety as a driver. It’s no guarantee that you’ll reach your destination without trouble, but anything you can do to help your cause is something to strongly consider. Here are some of...
Spinal cord injuries can cause mental health challenges
People often focus on the physical changes that occur when a person has an injury to their spinal cord. They don’t realize that there are also mental health challenges that can come with this situation. One particularly challenging issue that some patients will deal...
Who pays after a rideshare accident?
Determining liability in a car accident can be complicated. Even when only two parties are involved, it can still take some time to get to the bottom of things. If one of the drivers worked for a rideshare company like Uber or Lyft during the accident, how can you...
Ladder placement drastically impacts safety
Ladder falls remain one of the most dangerous and common events that workers experience every year. As such, much has been done to ensure that ladders are designed properly and that workers know how to use them safely. For instance, workers are told to always have...
Drivers feel pressure to text right away
Have you ever been riding with someone who decided to text while driving? Maybe they had their phone sitting in the cup holder and it buzzed. They had an incoming text. You saw them look at it, think about it for a second, and then pick it up. To you, this behavior...
The summer is the most dangerous season for car crashes
When the skies are blue and the temperatures are high, going for a drive with the windows down can feel like a vacation. Few things in life are as pleasant as a calm drive on a summer afternoon, especially in the company of someone you enjoy. Unfortunately, whether...
Pushing yourself too hard is a leading cause of work injury
Many Americans, especially those in blue-collar careers, pride themselves on being tough, which can include a willingness to work through the pain when the job starts to hurt. Physical jobs can often mean discomfort as part of your daily work, but there can also be...
