After getting into a motorcycle crash, you may deal with many potential health effects. Of course, injury to the head and brain can still happen even if you wear a helmet. These areas of damage often affect you in many different ways, too. For example, memory damage...
Year: 2021
Do new moms have a right to pump at work?
If you have welcomed a new baby into your family, you may be anxious to end your family leave and return to work. Along with the normal stress that comes with leaving your baby and rejoining the workforce, you may have some anxiety about expressing breast milk during...
Poor Weather Conditions in Oklahoma Result in Multiple Accidents
While Oklahoma often has reliably decent weather, it still has its share of high winds and even icy conditions. Certain weather events make it more likely vehicles will encounter dangers leading to serious injuries. These dangerous moments can lead to pain and...
Factors necessary for a medical malpractice suit
Although Oklahoma healthcare professionals and facilities, such hospitals must provide standards of care, they are not liable for all harms a patient experiences. However, if the provider deviates from the quality of care you expect in a particular situation, they may...
How can I best avoid motorcycle accidents?
Riding a motorcycle is much more dangerous compared to being in a traditional passenger vehicle. However, modern motorcycles do offer a lot concerning safety. The unobstructed View and extremely grippy braking power that motorcycles offer you can help you avoid the...
The risk of a fatal pedestrian accident at different times
Whether you walk home from work at night, enjoy getting exercise alongside the road in the early morning hours or walk near traffic at any time, you need to recognize the dangers you face. Sadly, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that over...
Be aware of common FMLA violations
If you have requested time off from your job under the Family and Medical Leave Act for the first time, you may be unsure what to expect from your employer. FMLA provides unpaid time off work to care for family members or recover from a medical issue without losing...
The long-term consequences of brain injuries
An Oklahoma car crash can total the vehicles involved and devastate lives when they result in traumatic brain injuries. Often these injuries have no physical signs, making the on-site diagnosis a challenge. If your loved one had an accident, seeking medical attention...
How do WSPEs occur?
When it comes to medical errors, wrong-site, wrong-procedure, wrong-patient errors are among the most terrifying. These types of errors, also known as WSPEs, are never events. This means that there is never an excuse for these accidents to occur. According to the...
What is unauthorized treatment?
As a patient, you have the right to receive information about your medical diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis and potential side effects of each treatment. The right to informed consent gives patients control over their healthcare. This legal requirement is...