The condition referred to as “sciatica” involves pain in the buttocks traveling down the leg. The most common reason for this condition is an irritation that occurs in the spinal nerves in or close to the lumbar spine as a result of neural foraminal stenosis, often caused by a herniated or bulging disc. However, if the nerve irritation [...]
The term “liability” indicates fault. It refers to placing responsibility for certain conduct onto a particular party or parties – for example, in cases involving property damage or personal injury. When it comes to personal injury cases and liability, the question of liability can be a challenging one. What is a waiver of liability? A waiver is a [...]
In the state of Oklahoma, the oil pump jack is a well-known symbol. It brings to mind a once thriving oil drilling industry that draws oil to the surface and greenbacks to the state. On the other side of the coin, idle pumps symbolize something not so positive in the state of Oklahoma – abandoned, orphaned, and dried [...]
The term “pain and suffering” in personal injury cases refers to the combination of emotional and physical pain suffered by victim as a result of an accident and the victim’s injuries. One of the most difficult injuries to prove in a court of law to insurance companies is emotional distress. Physical injuries are obvious, such as a broken [...]
We may begin to see an increase in pedestrian and bicycle accidents thanks to Coronavirus. There have never been more people quarantined at home during our lifetime than there are right now. We’re also experiencing unprecedented times with regard to our kids being home schooled with many parents pulling double duty as they also work from home. The [...]
Electrical injuries can result from exposure to either low-voltage or high-voltage sources under various circumstances. Below are just some of the more common ways adults and children become injured and burned from coming into contact with electricity. Some of these causes may be the result of negligence of an employer, a manufacturer, or an individual. Lightning strikes. Outdoor [...]
Trucking accidents are a frequent occurrence all across the country. Transportation companies often worry about their bottom line, which includes insurance costs. Liability leads to increased expenses for the company and driver, so it stands to reason that trucking companies aren’t quick to accept responsibility for damages or injuries. Victims driving passenger vehicles involved in trucking accidents often [...]
We take it for granted that emergency medical services will always be there for us in our time of need. After all, their sole purpose is to provide life saving measures in emergency situations. With the new climate evolving due to Covid-19 concerns, can you truly rely on these same services to save you, should it come to [...]
Fracking, also referred to as hydraulic fracturing, is a form of drilling in which a mixture of pressured water is used to extract natural gas and oil from deep under the earth. This method has increased in popularity over the past 10 to 15 years. The process of fracking accounts for close to 7 in 10 of all [...]
Professional truck drivers transport equipment and products along the roadways and highways of Oklahoma on a daily basis. Although driving a commercial truck can be an excellent job and source of steady, dependable income, sometimes the occupation comes with an unwanted price. Many drivers extend themselves with long days and weeks on the road, which can lead to [...]
