Swimming Pools: A Summer Staple Swimming pools are a summertime staple, providing a setting for fun, fitness, and family time. But they can be wildly unsafe. The CDC reports that between 2005 and 2014, there were on average 3,536 fatal accidental drownings annually in the United States, which is around ten fatalities per day. Swimming […]
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which reminds drivers to eliminate unnecessary distractions to protect themselves and everyone else on the road from a serious or fatal motor vehicle accident. Distraction is dangerous. According to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, 8,000 motorists in Oklahoma suffered an injury due to distracted driving accidents between 2017 and 2021.
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Nursing negligence is a form of medical malpractice resulting in severe or fatal harm to the patient. The most common examples of nursing negligence is failure to adequately monitor a patient, track vital signs and watch for signs of distress. Other examples of nursing negligence include: Improper medication (over/under-medication, wrong drug, wrong route of administration, etc.) Failure
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program funded through payroll taxes. It provides financial assistance to individuals with medical conditions preventing them from working in any significant capacity for at least one year. You only qualify for SSDI eligibility if you pay social security taxes. Additional qualifications for SSDI rely on meeting the
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Medical malpractice victims have, generally, up to two years to file a claim in Oklahoma once an injury is discovered. However, sometimes you only have one year. The time limit depends on the type of malpractice and where it occurred. While you have time to file suit, it is important to take action long before
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While the holidays are a time for celebration and joy, the season is often associated with a massive increase in traffic accidents, many of which are fatal. The AAA Travel Forecast Archives states hundreds of thousands of more people are on the road between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. The 10 to 17-day period between Christmas and New
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Oil field workers face a high risk of injuries every day due to the seemingly endless hazards that create a potentially deadly work environment. To avoid becoming a victim of oil field accidents, workers must be aware of their surroundings and always take appropriate precautionary measures. Employers are required to ensure safety measures are in place
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In the state of Oklahoma, a “motorcycle” is defined as: “[A]ny motor vehicle having: A seat or saddle for the use of each rider; Not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor; and A combustion engine with a piston or rotor displacement of one hundred fifty cubic centimeters (150
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Birth injury is a type of medical malpractice referring to any injury sustained during labor and delivery. This ranges from minor injuries such as scrapes and bruises to more severe injuries such as shoulder dystocia and cerebral palsy. The consequences of a birth injury can be profound. Depending on the extent of damage, families may face excessive
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According to the Governors Highway Safety Administration, traffic deaths involving pedestrians increased by 54 percent over the last decade. Countless others, while not fatal, resulted in severe and often permanent injury. New research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that larger vehicles are more likely to strike pedestrians, particularly while turning. According to the
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