If you were struck by a large bus during a traffic collision, you likely have many different hurdles to work through. For example, you could have a serious injury to deal with, as well as mental trauma and costly medical bills. Sadly, many of these accidents prove...
Year: 2020
Employers must accommodate nursing mothers
Few life events are more exciting than welcoming a new baby into the world. If you have a career, though, you may have some concern about how your employer may react to your pregnancy. Fortunately, pregnant women and new mothers enjoy a variety of legal protections in...
Keeping your passenger safe on a motorcycle
The risk for catastrophic injury is much higher for motorcycle riders as compared to those in traditional passenger vehicles. However, with some careful planning and practice on the back of a bike, motorcyclists can lessen the likelihood of sustaining an injury. It is...
Do side guards help during truck accidents?
Currently, federal law requires large trucks to have underride guards on the rear of their vehicles. These guards help to stop underride accidents where a smaller vehicle slips under the rear of the truck. Some experts are now pushing for federal regulations...
What are some causes of a delayed medical diagnosis?
You probably depend on medical professionals to keep you and your loved ones as healthy as possible, but what happens when a delayed medical diagnosis causes severe illness or even death? The National Center for Biotechnology Information notes that such errors are the...
What can employers not do when you are pregnant?
In the U.S., there an employer cannot discriminate against you for several different reasons. This includes sex, race, religion and other statuses. They also cannot discriminate against you if you are pregnant. According to the U.S. Employment Opportunity Commission,...
Get the facts about medication errors
Injury involving medication error is one of the most common types of medical malpractice. Adverse prescription drug events and other medical errors represent the third most common cause of death in the United States according to a Johns Hopkins University study. If...
How can bicyclists stay safe?
When a bicycle and vehicle have an accident, the bicycle will always suffer the most damage, which means that keeping cyclists safe is imperative. It is the duty of everyone to understand the rules and regulations for bicycles on roadways. The Norman Transcript...
What are reasonable accommodations for disabled workers?
Even though you suffer from a disability, you know that you still have the qualifications to work and earn a living. Unfortunately, some employers do not want to make any effort to change their workplaces to accommodate disabled workers. Thanks to the Americans with...
As a caregiver, what do you know about family leave?
Recently, you learned that a family member or loved one in Oklahoma has medical issues and needs a caregiver. You do not mind helping, but doing so means taking time off work. Do you know how the Family and Medical Leave Act works? Forbes provides several FMLA...