Oklahoma City Personal Injury And Workers’ Comp Law Blog
I suffered a work injury – but the accident was partly my fault
No workplace is risk-free. Whether you’re a mechanic on an industrial site or typing at an office desk all day, there is a chance you suffer an injury. Even in situations where the injury is not serious, you may still require some time away from work to recover. This...
My back hurts. Can I claim worker’s compensation?
No one dies of a back injury at work. Yet, back injuries do cause “a significant amount of human suffering, loss of productivity, and economic burden on compensation systems,” according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You have probably...
Motorcyclist dies in crash at Tulsa intersection
When you’re riding a motorcycle, one of the scariest things is the idea that someone may not stop in time to avoid hitting you. You do your best to make yourself visible and to wear protective gear, but the fact is that getting hit by a car is going to hurt. If you...
Have you suffered whiplash after an Oklahoma car crash?
Imagine that you are going about your business, and out of nowhere, Mike Tyson punches you in the head. What would that do to your neck? A whiplash injury can do the same. Some people doubt the authenticity of claims for whiplash. They think the person is inventing it...
Man dies after being ejected in rollover accident
Rollover accidents bring up many questions, such as whether or not there was a mechanical failure, what the driver could have done to prevent the rollover and whether or not the specific vehicle type was highly prone to these types of accidents in the first place. If...
What is a tort?
A tort is a spark that can ignite lawsuits between two parties. When someone does a tortious act against another person, it gives the victim legal ground to pursue compensation or other legal compensation. But what is a tort? A tort can qualify as many things, which...
Workers’ compensation benefits can include education and job training
No one who works for a living should wind up impoverished because of that job. However, people who get hurt or sick as a result of their job can end up in a very difficult financial situation. Oklahoma workers' compensation insurance helps alleviate the financial...
Do people drive when they’re high?
Drunk driving gets most of the press when talking about impaired driving accidents, but it is important to remember that it is more than just alcohol use that leads to impairment. Certain medications can do it as well. So can smoking marijuana or using it in edible...
Drunk drivers knowingly put other people in serious danger
You are generally free to behave as you see fit, provided that your actions don't have negative consequences for other people. The law often seeks to limit areas where one person's wishes or behaviors negatively impact someone else's life. On the road, there are...
Car crash statistics in Oklahoma show major causes of crashes
You were heading out to visit friends when you saw a vehicle in front of you suddenly slam on its brakes. You were far enough back that you were able to stop, but the vehicle behind you never even slowed down. The next thing you knew, you were waking up in the back of...
