On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Jan 13, 2020 | Blog
When immigrants move to Oklahoma, many employers use the opportunity to take advantage of them. This is true even when they are legal residents and paying their taxes. One way immigrant blue-collar workers have found to protect themselves is to organize without...
On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Apr 30, 2018 | Blog
Victims of automobile, motorcycle, pedestrian or other road accidents in Oklahoma might have grounds to pursue financial recovery of damages. If you are in such a situation, you might have many questions about the damages that you could claim. This is a complicated...
On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Apr 12, 2018 | Blog
Not all employers and employees in Oklahoma recognize the hazards posed by open loading docks. It will take very little for you to slip on a wet spot or trip over a damaged pallet and tumble headfirst over the edge of a four-foot high loading dock. Those who are...
On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Mar 29, 2018 | Blog
Are you or a loved one a victim of a drunk driving accident? A significant percentage of traffic accidents in Oklahoma every year involve drunk drivers — many of them are fatal. DUI crashes can bring about injuries that result in lifetime handicaps, and in many...
On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Mar 22, 2018 | Blog
If you have ever attended a preschool birthday party at a kid-themed pizza restaurant in Oklahoma, you know the meaning of noise. There may have been several parties going on at once, and as the children consumed more sugar, the decibels rose. With the excitement of...
On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Mar 15, 2018 | Blog
Like many Oklahoma parents, if you are currently teaching someone how to drive, you may have already experienced a few urgent situations on the road where you were at risk for collision. Inexperienced drivers often make mistakes, sometimes minor ones, such as...
On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Mar 1, 2018 | Blog
Employers in Oklahoma are responsible for the health and safety of their employees. However, in some cases, the negligence of employers can be the indirect causes of on-the-job injuries for workers. If a co-worker’s actions caused your injuries, you might be...
On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Feb 14, 2018 | Blog
If you are suffering the consequences of an injury that resulted from another person’s negligence, you might have questions about your rights to seek financial relief for the losses you sustained. You may be entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit in an...
On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Feb 1, 2018 | Blog
If you are a member of the Oklahoma workforce, you will likely find comfort in knowing that your employer has workers’ compensation insurance that will cover your medical expenses and lost wages in the event of an on-the-job accident. You might qualify for...
On behalf of Dawkins & Gowens Law Firm | Jan 14, 2018 | Blog
Commercial truck drivers are classified as those who transport freight between specified destinations in trucks with load capacities exceeding three tons. If you earn your living in the transporting or trucking industry, you are likely aware of the hazards you face...
