Personal Injury
Can I Sue if I Test Positive for Coronavirus after Patronizing a Business?
It’s almost like something out of a science fiction movie. One day we’re living our lives carefree, and the next we’re strategizing how to buy toilet paper from Amazon and it’s all because of the Coronavirus. Navigating the waters of this unpredictable illness has raised some pretty big questions. One of these questions is, can…
Read MoreIt’s Not Sciatica: Diagnosing and Treating Piriformis Syndrome
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…
Read MoreAre Liability Waivers Enforceable?
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…
Read MoreHow Serious Injuries Affect Mental Health
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…
Read MoreWhat Happens During Settlement of a Pedestrian or Bike Injury Claim?
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…
Read MoreWill Air Ambulance Services Be Suspended during the Covid-19 Outbreak?
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…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Replace Your Seatbelts After an Accident
When driving around in any vehicle, it is important to wear a seatbelt. Seatbelts save lives by protecting you and your passengers from flying through the windows of a vehicle during a collision. If it were not for the safety provided by seatbelts, drivers and their passengers would likely sustain injuries that are even more…
Read MoreCongenital Heart Defects in Babies Connected to Proximity with Oil and Gas Areas
The occurrence of congenital heart defects in babies has been linked to pregnant mothers living in close proximity to oil and gas well sites. A new study conducted by researchers at the Colorado School of Public Health came to the following conclusion: Children born to mothers who live a relatively short distance from oil and…
Read MoreDecision 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 MoreKeeping Your Kids Safe on Water Slides
The warm weather is here. Once the rains finally pass, spring will be in full swing, and sunny skies allow us to enjoy outdoor activities, including throwing birthday parties for the kids or packing everyone up for a fun day at a place like White Water Bay or Safari Joe’s in Tulsa. Of course, when…
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