Distracted drivers present hazards on Oklahoma roads, and those dangers are not limited to highways. Even residential streets could turn into locations for disastrous accidents. Residents shouldn't assume that collisions at low speeds won't cause injuries since any...
Potential effects of organizing without unionizing for immigrants
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...
Which of these damages will be recoverable after your accident?
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...
Don’t let an ambulance be the vehicle in the loading dock
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...
Drunk driving can have life-changing consequences
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...
Noise at work affects your health
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...
Help your kids avoid distracted driving accidents
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...
Did your employer’s negligence cause your injuries?
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 able to...
If negligence caused your injuries, you may claim damages
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 Oklahoma...
When is traveling covered by workers’ compensation?
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...
