Medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of death and injuries in the country. Even the best doctors can make mistakes that can affect the patient’s quality of life. If this happens to you, bear in mind that there’s something you can do about it.
If you’ve never been in a car crash, congratulations–you’re the exception to the rule. Why? Because, according to data from CarInsurance.com, the average driver gets into a car accident once every 17.9 years. According to the math, a driver suffers about three crashes in the course of a lifetime, resulting in a major expense in…
In today’s advent of the internet, social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have become a treasure chest of personal information. This, however, is a double-edged sword. While you can freely express your thoughts and share details about your daily life with friends, the information you divulge can also be used against you in…
Contrary to popular belief, medical malpractice is far from being merely a frivolous lawsuit. Often, it is perceived as an unnecessary legal proceeding that is initiated by patients or clients who would like to hold their doctors unreasonably liable for a mishap or a physical condition. The truth, however, is that medical malpractice is a…
While single-income households are still the norm on TV, the truth is fewer and fewer households are relying on just the father to bring home the bacon. According to a 2012 Pew Center study, about 60% of all respondents indicated that both mom and dad are employed. The upside to this “new normal” is that…
If you have been involved in an accident and you feel that you have cause to file a claim, it’s important that you first consult a personal injury lawyer in Oklahoma. It can be a tedious process, with lots of necessary administrative procedures, that you may very well need professional help to accomplish the requirements.
Getting into a car accident in Oklahoma or elsewhere, the least you can expect is to be inconvenienced with small damages. A cracked windshield, for instance, or a couple of chips in your car’s paint. In these cases, it’s only a matter of exchanging information between the drivers involved, and their respective insurance companies will…
This article was published on the AllLaw.com website and written by Dani Alexis Ryskamp. It is a great source to learn more about Oklahoma Personal Injury Laws & Statutory Rules. In this article, we explore some important points of Oklahoma personal injury law. These laws come into play in a wide range of injury cases,…
The oil and gas extraction industry has one of the most dangerous work environments, and oil workers constantly face numerous occupational hazards. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 529 fatal injuries in the industry from 2007 to 2011, with the highest number of fatalities occurring in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana respectively. It also estimates that…
Cases of medical practice in the U.S. range from 15,000 to 19,000 every year, according to the Medical Malpractice Center. Thankfully the medical malpractice law allows victims to recover compensation from injuries due to medical errors. An Oklahoma City personal injury lawyer explains the basics of medical malpractice damages including existing caps.
