The road can be a dangerous place, and as the number of vehicles increases, so does the risk of being in a car accident. These incidents happen for a variety of reasons and range from minor fender-benders to fatal collisions. However, a recent study revealed the following: a driver’s age isn’t the […]
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Medical malpractice can be a traumatic experience for both patients and their loved ones. It doesn’t only impact trust in the healthcare system, either. Often, it leads to severe, life-changing injuries. While there are many possible forms of medical malpractice, these are a handful of the most common examples. Birth
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Burn injuries, regardless of their severity, can have a profound impact on your life. Even seemingly minor burns can lead to work absences, persistent physical issues and the burden of medical expenses and emotional distress. If your injury was caused by negligence, lack of supervision or any other factor that
Should I Contact an Attorney for My Burn Injury Claim? Read Post »
Cancer treatments are most effective when the disease is detected early. A cancer misdiagnosis wastes valuable time and causes undue pain and suffering. Thankfully, the law does have remedies in place. Fortunately, Oklahoma law provides remedies for the harmful actions or inactions of medical providers. What are the Types of
Which Cancers are Most Commonly Misdiagnosed? Read Post »
Experiencing the loss of a loved one is incredibly challenging, regardless of the circumstances. Alongside the emotional pain and grief, there are practical matters to address, such as making funeral arrangements. However, when you lose a loved one due to a work-related accident, the weight of these burdens increases significantly.
I Have Lost A Loved One To An On-The-Job Injury: What Are My Options? Read Post »
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
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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
What are the Three Types of Distraction? Read Post »
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
What is Nursing Negligence? Read Post »
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
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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
How Long do I Have to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit? Read Post »
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