Regardless of the emphasis government agencies and employers place on eliminating conditions that could cause a workplace accident, workers in Oklahoma and in other parts of the country remain at risk of suffering an on-the-job injury that could kill them. Workplace...
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Month: April 2016
“Act of God” Defenses
While it may seem like a joke at first, most insurance companies, as well as states, have loopholes called "Act of God" defenses or clauses. For instance, if a tree in a neighbor's yard falls onto your house and causes damage, you may be able to sue the neighbor for...
Reducing workplace accidents with a positive safety culture
Many Oklahoma residents remember the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. It was a human tragedy of enormous magnitude, killing many and condemning an entire region to decades of cancer diagnoses and birth deformities. However, the Chernobyl accident, which occurred due...
Crystalline silica exposure rules for workers
Oklahoma workers may have heard that a final ruling has been made by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for the protection of those who may be exposed to crystalline silica. One standard applies to the construction industry while there is another that...
If My Condition Worsens, Will I Get More SSD?
Social Security disability (SSD) benefits are generally based on a person's inability to work in regard to a disability. After going through the application and qualification process for Social Security disability benefits, which is often excruciatingly tedious, most...
Investigating workers’ compensation fraud
Oklahoma residents may be surprised to learn that workers' compensation fraud is thought to cost the U.S. economy more than $7 billion every year. Insurance companies examine workers' compensation claims closely, and they generally look for warning signs such as...
Motorcycle Manufacturers and Responsibility
People who love to ride motorcycles are aware of the risks involved with biking. Riders who have common sense wear helmets and other vital protective gear to ensure they are as safe as possible. Unfortunately, sometimes a motorcyclist is involved in a serious crash...