When a car accident occurs, the driver who is found to be negligent is normally liable to pay damages to the driver who was not at fault. This can vary, however, by circumstance and even by state. Oklahoma has different rules than some other states, and it’s important to understand how the concept of fault […]

When someone gets hurt at work, there are resources in place to cover them for the injuries they suffer. These resources come from workers’ compensation insurance. You may have heard that a personal injury claim gives you access to much greater levels of compensation than workers comp and are considering that path as a result. […]

When you’re in an accident while driving a commercial vehicle on assignment from your employer, or in the course of normal work duties, your employer will be responsible for covering damages you suffer. This occurs in the form of worker’s compensation insurance. Learn about worker’s compensation as it relates to commercial truck accidents, and how […]

Many people think that if they’re in a minor car accident—a fender bender with no injuries or minor ones—their insurance company doesn’t need to know and they can just take care of it on their own. This is a very bad idea and can lead to much worse problems down the road, from high injury […]

Everyone’s heard of workers’ compensation and knows it’s supposed to be there to cover you when you get hurt in a work-related accident, but many people don’t understand exactly how it works, how to file a claim, or what injuries are covered under this important form of insurance. Learn about worker’s compensation claims, how to […]

Too many employers think that asking an employee to quit their job is somehow different from firing them. The truth is, from a legal standpoint, it’s exactly the same thing. Simply because it makes the employer feel better about themselves that doesn’t mean that it’s any different. If you get hurt on the job, you are […]

When you’ve been injured and are filing a personal injury claim, the defendant’s insurance company will evaluate how much they are willing to pay to cover your damages during the settlement process. In order to do that, the insurance company has a formula they use to calculate the amount you should be owed. This doesn’t […]

Being injured on the job is no walk in the park, but you will likely be entitled to receiving workers’ compensation benefits. But just like other insurers, workers’ compensation insurance companies will always be looking to minimize the amount they have to pay on a claim. In order to receive the full Oklahoma workers’ compensation […]

Workers’ compensation was put in place to cover medical costs, lost wages and other such damages that occur if an accident happens while you are on the job and performing work duties. Usually, when you’re hurt at work for any reason you will be covered by this form of insurance, which covers you for your […]

Did you know that there are more deaths in the construction industry each year than in almost any other U.S. industry? The inherent danger in construction sites causes many “falls” to happen, including individuals falling from scaffolding. Therefore, unsafe scaffolding leads to many lawsuits brought about by construction workers and their families, who may be […]