Oklahoma City Legal Issues Blog

Statistics on fatal bus accidents

December 9, 2020 Injuries

If you were struck by a large bus during a traffic collision, you likely have many different hurdles to work through. For example, you could have a serious injury to deal with, as well as mental trauma and costly medical bills. Sadly, many of these accidents prove fatal and due ...

Keeping your passenger safe on a motorcycle

November 30, 2020 Motorcycle Accidents

The risk for catastrophic injury is much higher for motorcycle riders as compared to those in traditional passenger vehicles. However, with some careful planning and practice on the back of a bike, motorcyclists can lessen the likelihood of sustaining an injury. It is also important for motorcycle passengers to prepare ...

Do side guards help during truck accidents?

November 9, 2020 Truck Accidents

Currently, federal law requires large trucks to have underride guards on the rear of their vehicles. These guards help to stop underride accidents where a smaller vehicle slips under the rear of the truck. Some experts are now pushing for federal regulations requiring underride guards on the sides of large trucks as ...

What are some causes of a delayed medical diagnosis?

October 27, 2020 Medical Malpractice

You probably depend on medical professionals to keep you and your loved ones as healthy as possible, but what happens when a delayed medical diagnosis causes severe illness or even death? The National Center for Biotechnology Information notes that such errors are the sixth-most common cause of death among Americans ...

What can employers not do when you are pregnant?

October 13, 2020 Firm News

In the U.S., there an employer cannot discriminate against you for several different reasons. This includes sex, race, religion and other statuses. They also cannot discriminate against you if you are pregnant. According to the U.S. Employment Opportunity Commission, discrimination based on pregnancy includes any actions by an employer, colleague or supervisor ...

Get the facts about medication errors

October 8, 2020 Medical Malpractice

Injury involving medication error is one of the most common types of medical malpractice. Adverse prescription drug events and other medical errors represent the third most common cause of death in the United States according to a Johns Hopkins University study. If you or a loved one takes prescription drugs, educate yourself ...

How can bicyclists stay safe?

October 1, 2020 Injuries

When a bicycle and vehicle have an accident, the bicycle will always suffer the most damage, which means that keeping cyclists safe is imperative. It is the duty of everyone to understand the rules and regulations for bicycles on roadways. The Norman Transcript explains that for the highest level of ...

What are reasonable accommodations for disabled workers?

September 20, 2020 Firm News

Even though you suffer from a disability, you know that you still have the qualifications to work and earn a living. Unfortunately, some employers do not want to make any effort to change their workplaces to accommodate disabled workers. Thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act, you as a disabled ...

How can I do a background check on my doctor?

August 18, 2020 Medical Malpractice

It is imperative that you trust in any doctor who will provide you care. One of the best ways to ensure you can believe in your doctor is to conduct a background check. Professional information about your doctor is readily available if you know where to look for it. In ...

When an auto accident leads to the loss of your job

August 5, 2020 Injuries

For some people, auto crashes result in the inability to work. Whether someone is temporarily unable to continue working or they have to stop working for the rest of their lives, this is very difficult for a handful of reasons. If you have lost your job because of a motor ...