Oklahoma City Personal Injury And Workers’ Comp Law Blog
Oklahoma workers’ compensation covers more than medical costs
Workers' compensation is an insurance program that helps protect employed people from financial losses related to illnesses or injuries they acquire because of their job. As a result, quite a few people think of medical coverage specifically when reflecting on...
Heavy traffic puts you at risk of an accident: Follow these tips
Every day, thousands upon thousands of people in the Oklahoma City area commute to and from school and work. If you’re among them, you know that navigating traffic is a way of life. Not only is heavy traffic frustrating, but it also puts your safety at risk....
What benefits does workers’ compensation offer surviving family?
Most workplace accidents result in minor injuries that may require medical care and time away from work. The worst-case scenario for one of these incidents is when a workplace issue proves fatal, claiming the life of one or more workers. If you work in a dangerous...
Oklahoma’s car seat laws
Child Passenger Safety Restraints or car seats are important to keeping your children safe. Seat belts aren’t made to protect smaller bodies, so a car seat gives the extra protection they need to be secure. As your child grows, they need a different type of car seat...
Texting: A real hazard that has significant consequences
You’ve done it before, just like most people who drive: You see that someone texted you and send them back a message. Maybe you did it at a stoplight, stop sign or when you were the only person on the roads, but the reality is that texting and driving is a hazard at...
If your claim is denied, understand your right to an appeal
If your workers’ compensation claim is denied, then you may be interested in working on an appeal. The appeals process can be daunting, especially if you’re already struggling with pain or disability. You should know that you have the right to challenge any rejection...
Involved in a crash? Get the help and support you deserve
Getting into a car crash is never what someone expects to happen to them when they start their day. One second, they might be planning to go to a party or be heading home from work, and the next they’re wondering if they’re going to survive their injuries. After a...
Hospital work is among the most dangerous career options
If you were to ask the average person on the streets about what jobs are some of the most dangerous jobs in terms of workplace injuries, you will likely have answers that include industries such as construction, deep sea fishing, logging and driving professionally....
Why was your workers’ compensation claim denied?
The workers’ compensation system is frustratingly complex. When you’re injured and hurting, it’s far too easy to overlook something simple or make a mistake that can hinder your ability to get the benefits that you need. If your initial workers’ comp claim was denied,...
How long does it take to send a text?
Most drivers know texting and driving is dangerous. Even the ones who do it know that it’s risky. The general rationale, for many of them, is that they think they can do it fast enough to stay safe. They think: “I’ll just look down for a second; I need to answer...
