Personal Injury

Working in an oil field can be intimidating. Workdays are long. The weather is often unforgiving. Workers can expect to operate outdoors in rain, snow, and the blistering Oklahoma heat. The equipment and work environment can be precarious, and almost anything can happen at any time. To put it bluntly, working in an oil field…

While many might not realize it, steam can be a dangerous byproduct of a manufacturing process in many different industries. Whether you work in an automotive factory, as a maintenance professional in a boiler room, on a ship, or anywhere else steam is present; you can suffer injuries from steam in an accident. An experienced…

Welding is a common skill for individuals involved in the metalworking profession, but it is also a fun pastime for those who like to do projects around their home or get involved in industrial art experiences. It is one of the more dangerous professions and hobbies to exist. Regardless of the type of welder you…

According to the American Stroke Association, hemorrhagic strokes occur when a weakened vessel ruptures or leaks and bleeds into the brain. The blood begins to build up inside the brain and presses on the surrounding tissues. These types of strokes are commonly referred to as cerebral hemorrhage, and they make up 13 percent of all…

If you feel like you see a new construction site every day in Oklahoma City, we get it. There are multiple ongoing roadwork projects, and it feels like new buildings are constantly going up in the city and its suburbs. So the chances are good that you’ve been driving, walking, or working around cranes. There…

The risk of a car accident is ever-present, but when you add illegal drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and prescription medicines into the mix, the risk becomes even higher. The number of alcohol and drug-related crashes continues to increase in Oklahoma. In fact, in 2019, there were 338 alcohol and drug-related crashes, and there were over 400…

Accidents happen every day. Often they are brought about by someone’s negligence, such as a distracted driver on their phone or carelessness by your boss at the warehouse. Sometimes, these accidents leave us with minor injuries: scrapes, bruises, or a twisted ankle. These take relatively little time to heal, and you may not even have…

Many accident victims in Oklahoma City require skin grafts due to burns, road rash, or other serious skin conditions or injuries. Some of the common causes of injuries that necessitate skin grafts include car accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle accidents, oil and gas explosions, construction accidents, and other traumatic incidents. Some skin graft procedures cause some…

On August 10, 2022, the President of the United Stated signed “The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act” into law, after a long and grueling battle. The PACT Act contains multiple provisions to help veterans who have suffered from life-altering, and often terminal, illnesses as a…

There are numerous reasons why driving a truck is dangerous – for drivers and anyone in the path of the truck. Many truck drivers operate their vehicles while they are tired, even though the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has hours of service rules. Many truck drivers are pressured to meet unrealistic delivery schedules. All…