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When Should I Contact A Lawyer After Sustaining a Brain Injury?
Brain injuries can cause devastating damage to the victims and their families. Many times a brain injury can cause the need for long-term medical care and leave the victims unable to return to work. If you or your loved one suffered a brain injury due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another party, you…
What is the Oklahoma Multiple Injury Trust Fund (MITF)?
The Multiple Injury Trust Fund (MITF) was created in 1943 as a second fund to provide protection to employers for liability when hiring workers with pre-existing disabilities. The MITF pays 90% of Oklahoma’s permanent total disability benefits. Between 3,000 and 3,500 Oklahomans receive benefits from MITF. If you are an Oklahoma employee who was…
What Costs Can I Recover in a Traumatic Brain Injury Lawsuit?
Traumatic brain injuries can be catastrophic and life-changing for both the victim and their family. TBIs can lead to the need for long-term care and medical treatment that can be extraordinarily expensive. Many brain injury victims are no longer able to work or to work in the same capacity as they did before their…
Recognizing the Signs of Traumatic Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when the brain experiences a sudden trauma or damage, which typically comes from blows to the head or violent jolts. TBIs can change the way the brain works. When the source of trauma injures the cells or tissues of the brain, the brain may not be able to…
How Long Do I Have to File A Claim After a Workplace Injury in Oklahoma City?
If you are injured on the job and are unable to work, you may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation payments. However, you must file your claim promptly. If you miss the deadline for filing a claim, you may lose your right to receive compensation. The Oklahoma City worker’s compensation injury lawyers at Warhawk…
How Do I File A Workers’ Compensation Claim In Oklahoma City?
Most Oklahoma employees are covered by workers’ compensation. Yet, if you have been injured on the job and need to file a claim, you may find the workers’ compensation system confusing. It is important to understand how to file a workers’ compensation claim in Oklahoma City and how your benefits work. It is also…
Can You File Multiple Injury Claims if Costs are Higher than Expected?
When you are injured in an accident, you can easily become overwhelmed with medical expenses and calls from insurance companies. If you are unable to work, it is easy to worry about how you will pay your living expenses and provide for your family in addition to the bills for your injuries. It’s no…
Are There Exceptions to the Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in Oklahoma?
When you are injured due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, you may have the right to seek compensation for your damages. However, there is a deadline for filing your claim. If you miss your deadline your claim will probably be barred. The statute of limitations sets the deadline for a personal injury claim….
What Jobs Put Workers At The Most Risk For Wrongful Death?
In 2022, a worker in this country died every 96 minutes, resulting in a total of 5,486 workplace fatalities, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). While injury and death can occur in any occupation, some jobs are inherently more dangerous than others. In the same year, there were 70 fatal occupational…
What Are The Child Passenger Safety Laws In Oklahoma?
Oklahoma child passenger safety laws are designed to help prevent injury and death to children involved in a motor vehicle accident. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. Choosing the right car seat for your child’s height, weight, and age and using that seat correctly help protect…