Archive for January 2019
Severe Injury Rates Among Oil and Gas Workers Remain High
The oil and gas extraction industry has one of the highest severe injury rates in the nation, according to an E&E News report detailing workplace injury data. According to some measures, the industry leads the pack among all industries in this category. When examining available recorded data, more severe injuries occur in oil and gas…
Read MoreOklahoma Resources for Different Types of Injuries and Illnesses
We spend a lot of time talking about how we can help you if are hurt. It’s why we do what we do: to help those in need. Sometimes, though, our clients may need additional resources, or just want a place where they can go and discuss their feelings with other people who have faced…
Read MoreBuckle Up Your Child. Car Seats Help Save Lives
The state of Oklahoma reports that 80% of children are not as secure in their car seats as they need to be. A big part of the problem is because the car seats, booster seats, and combination seats aren’t being used correctly or according to state laws. According to Oklahoma’s research, “Properly installed car seats…
Read MorePayne County Sheriff Thinks Bigger Trucks Are a Bad Idea
Payne County Sheriff, R. B. Hauf, recently wrote an op-ed in News OK about the dangers of increasing the weight and/or length of commercial trucks. His concern, which he raised as the president of the Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association and a member of the National Sheriffs Association Traffic Safety Committee, was in response to current lobbying…
Read MoreFDA Altering Approval Process of Medical Devices Due to Numerous Defects
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates more than just food and drugs. It also regulates the product safety of medical devices. Manufacturers of medical devices are generally required to obtain FDA approval of their devices before selling them to hospitals and medical practices for use on patients. According to Fortune, the FDA is…
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