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 […]
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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
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If you’ve been injured, you need an attorney who seeks justice on your behalf. You need a lawyer you can trust and who cares about your family. You also need an attorney with a deep understanding of the law, whether you were hurt in a car accident, in the workplace, or anywhere in Oklahoma. Johnson
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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
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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
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It is almost impossible for an injured worker in Oklahoma to bring an injury lawsuit against his or her employer. Even if someone loses an arm or a leg, a jury will likely never hear of the life-altering loss or the workers’ altered earning capacity, no matter how negligent the employer was. Oklahoma, like most
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Work comp reform failing Jonathan Buxton (Point of View, March 8) left out some very important points in praising Oklahoma’s new workers’ compensation system. He failed to mention the reforms made Oklahoma’s compensation rate the absolute lowest in the nation. Now, a worker who makes $2,000 a week can only receive a maximum of $589.33
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The old adage says, “What you don’t know can’t hurt you.” It may be true in certain areas of life, but not when hiring an attorney. Potential clients have many things to consider. A lawyer’s expertise should be the top factor. What a lawyer doesn’t know can hurt someone’s interests, injury claims or freedoms. More
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The legal profession is one of the most esteemed, revered, and well-regarded in the world. Only a select few men and women take an oath before the bar and before God to give their time and talents to represent people who need help. At Johnson & Biscone, we always remember that every great opportunity comes
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Nicole Templin Flick was in the last trimester of her pregnancy when she lost her husband, Scott Williams, in the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995. Her daughter, Kylie, never had a chance to meet her father. As a toddler, Kylie was diagnosed with sensory integrative dysfunction, possibly caused by the stress her mother
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