Understanding your rights as a worker in the state of Oklahoma is paramount. You may be wondering if state or federal law requires your employer to provide you with mandated rest or meal breaks while you are on the clock. The reality is that neither federal nor...
The lack of safety features, speed and lighter weight compared to other vehicles on the road are among the factors that result in catastrophic motorcycle accidents in Oklahoma. If you or a loved one sustained injuries in a motorcycle crash, the damage might be...
A surgical error is something that happens during surgery that should not have happened. It could include a range of things, such as operating on the wrong body part or leaving a tool behind in your body after surgery. Surgical errors almost always occur due to human...
Baby boomers represent the largest population group in the U.S. Fewer older workers are retiring, due to financial necessity and sustained good health. Employers are increasingly facing stringent workplace laws that prohibit age discrimination. If you experience...
It is the job of everyone using the roadways to look out for the more vulnerable. Pedestrians are always the most at risk for serious injuries in an accident. To keep them safe or yourself safe if you are walking, you need to understand the right of way laws....
Many Oklahoma residents have a doctor they frequently visit and trust for their diagnosis and treatment. It is natural not to second guess your doctor’s judgment. Still, in situations where your doctor has diagnosed you with a major disease or life threatening...
Workplace discrimination can take many forms. In fact, employers do not have to hire you and then mistreat you for you to experience discrimination. It can happen during the job interview itself when an employer presents you with a question that seems inappropriate or...
A termination can be an emotionally charged event for any employee. However, a severance agreement can make the parting easier for all concerned. If the departing employee is 40 or older, the severance agreement must contain precise wording and adhere to special...
If you drive on a regular basis, you need to keep an eye out for other vehicles. Many careless drivers cause accidents and these crashes are especially worrisome when they involve large trucks. Every year, these accidents take place due to a host of factors, such as...
Like most people in Oklahoma, you likely have no reason not to completely trust in any diagnosis delivered to you by a doctor. Their assumed expertise in their particular field leads you to feel confident in whatever they have to stay. It is for this very reason why a...
