Archive for 2019
Decision Pending in $17 Billion Opioid Case Against Johnson & Johnson
The $17 billion lawsuit the state of Oklahoma has filed against Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, is now awaiting a decision by Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman. As the 7-week trial wound down to a conclusion on Monday, July 15, attorneys for the state and J&J presented their closing arguments, thus…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Lithium Ion Batteries
Almost every portable electronic device in use today has a lithium-ion battery. As device manufacturers race to build more products, they may use less reliable batteries, or take short-cuts when it comes to building or installing them. A fire or explosion resulting from a malfunctioning lithium battery has the potential to cause catastrophic results for…
Read MorePolice and First Responders Face Dangers on the Side of the Road
Place yourself in the position of a first responder for a moment. You are giving first aid on the side of the road in the aftermath of a car crash. Or, you are working feverishly to free someone from a badly damaged, twisted vehicle. Or, as a police officer, you may be evaluating a suspect…
Read MoreOil Field Workers and Heat Stroke
Oilfield workers in Oklahoma are particularly vulnerable to suffering heat stroke during the hottest months of the year. The risk for heat stroke is higher under direct sun and hot conditions which are commonly found at these oil field operations, according to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Although heat stroke is one of…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You are Injured in a Pedestrian Accident
Car crashes involving pedestrians can result in serious and devastating injuries, including fractured bones and brain damage. Injured victims may require hospitalization and extensive rehabilitation or physical therapy that lasts months or even years. As a pedestrian accident victim, you may be entitled to pursue compensation from the liable driver in the accident in order…
Read MoreDistracted Driving and its Potentially Devastating Consequences
In 2010, a student at the University of Oklahoma – Mary Beth Davis – was traveling home to Guthrie, OK to visit her parents for the weekend when she suffered a car accident that changed her life. As Ms. Davis told KFOR, “Distracted driving, took my eyes off the road, overcorrected, went down a steep…
Read MoreJohnson & Johnson is the Latest Target in Oklahoma’s War Against Pharmaceutical Giants
The title wave of litigation focused against opioid manufacturers over their alleged culpability in feeding the national epidemic in recent decades has entered the courtroom once again. Now the target is Johnson & Johnson, as Attorney General Mike Hunt takes aim at the mammoth manufacturer. Johnson & Johnson is staring down the allegations from the…
Read MoreInsurance Coverage Considerations in the Wake of El Reno
During a Memorial Day weekend of destructive tornados that passed through the El Reno, OK and surrounding areas in the Central portion of the state, six people lost their lives. Two were confirmed dead in El Reno, two others in nearby Maynes County, and one fatality occurred in Stephens and Payne Counties, according to officials.…
Read MorePoultry Processing, Injuries, and Workers’ Compensation Claims
Most people associated Oklahoma with a handful of industries: oil and gas, biotech, and aviation. Our open landscapes, though, make us an ideal place to raise chickens on an industrial scale, and a number of farms and processing centers can be found around the state, including a few right here in Oklahoma City. You might…
Read MoreHow Much Is Pain and Suffering Worth?
When you get into a serious car accident, or if you are injured because of a defective product or unsafe property, you can make a claim for pain and suffering. How much that claim is worth, however, can be difficult to answer. Generally, the more serious and longer-lasting your injuries are, the higher your personal…
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