Eye injuries are the reason for a considerable number of Oklahoma workers’ compensation claims each year. The reality is that with proper a considerable number of workplace eye injuries could be avoided in the first instance. Basic statistics about workplace eye...
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7 common workplace injuries
A workplace injury can have a dramatic effect on your life. It can prevent you from working for weeks, months and even years. The medical bills for treatment and rehabilitation can stack up, too. Emotional and financial issues come to the forefront and intersect. Your...
5 Pasos a seguir después de un accidente automovilístico
El shock del momento inmediatamente posterior a un choque puede complicar la habilidad para pensar claramente de cualquier persona. Por ello, recuerde estos pasos ahora para que, si en el futuro tiene que pasar por esta situación, sepa cómo le conviene actuar. Póngase...
Are work-from-home employees covered by workers’ comp?
If you're working from home in Oklahoma, it's understandable to have some questions. With that in mind, many remote workers want to know if they receive the same protection as they would in the office. What would happen if you got injured on the job while working from...
5 steps to take after having an auto accident
The panic has set in. You have just been in a motor vehicle accident. A shattered window sprayed glass onto you, and you feel the warmth of the blood trickle from your forehead. Other than that, you seem OK. But you never know because delayed injury symptoms can...
Who’s responsible for a tire blowout?
Many car accidents in Oklahoma are caused by reckless driving. However, a small percentage of car accidents involve faulty vehicles and defective machinery. If another driver's tire blows out, can you sue them for the resulting car accident? Who's responsible for...
Be aware of the top driving distractions
Distracted driving is a growing issue in Oklahoma. In fact, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) research shows that distracted driving is a major factor in deadly auto accidents. One in ten deaths on roadways is from distracted driving. What is...
Big trucks, big crash consequences on Oklahoma roadways
Just a quick glance at a map of the United States and Oklahoma’s near dead-center placement on it renders it crystal clear why a comparatively high number of truck accidents occur within the state As one legal source discussing truck traffic and linked risk factors...
5 common types of occupational disease
While workplace accidents are a common source of serious injuries, employees can also suffer from toxic exposure and occupational illnesses. Unlike a broken bone or strained muscle, these diseases might lead to lifelong conditions with devastating complications. What...
OHP announces distracted driving crackdown
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has announced that it will be cracking down on distracted driving in late January. During the safety blitz, troopers will be on the lookout for signs of inattentive driving and issue tickets to motorists seen using cellphones or other...