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Witnessing a family member or friend succumb to the effects of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia is truly heartbreaking. These diseases are cruel and unpredictable, unfairly altering people’s memories, personalities and even their ability to form personal connections. Thousands of Oklahomans entrust their loved ones to memory care facilities. But what happens when […]

Law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics put themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe. First responders’ unwavering dedication to serving the greater good inspires us to give back, especially when they are hurt on the job. These real-life heroes face a high risk of work-related injuries due to their dangerous and unpredictable jobs. For

Insurance companies are contacting injured people more quickly than ever. Sometimes, an adjuster is on the phone before an injured person has even made it home from the emergency room or left the scene of an accident. I wish it were because the companies are genuinely concerned when someone is hurt. Sadly, that is not

On June 26, 2018, the Oklahoma Supreme Court upheld the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission’s mandatory use of AMA Guides 6th Edition as directed by the Oklahoma Legislature. The high court decided, 5-4, in Robert Hill v. American Medical Response, 2018 OK 57, that the mandatory use of AMA Guides 6th Edition was lawful in determining

A few years ago, U. S. Sen. Harry Reid delivered a speech at the American Association for Justice’s Membership Awards Luncheon in Montreal. “Nobody likes trial lawyers,” Reid said. He gave examples of several types of people who do not like trial lawyers – people who addict children to tobacco; people who put lead in