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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…

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…

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…

When the worst happens to a loved one, you may be left in shock and confusion regarding what you can do to help them. Of course, you want to be there for them in every possible way – but does this extend to taking their case to court?  The good news is that it…

If you or a loved one has been in either a car or truck accident, you’re well aware that these accidents can cause extensive pain and suffering, anguish, emotional distress, and, sometimes, life-long health concerns.  But you may not be aware of how the average car accident differs from the average truck accident, not…

Motor vehicle crashes can be devastating, often resulting in serious injuries that can change lives forever. Among these, catastrophic injuries are the most severe that lead to long-term or permanent disability. Understanding the nature of these injuries is crucial, especially for those affected, as well as their loved ones. Spinal cord injuries Spinal cord…

Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can result from trauma, accidents or disease and can cause various symptoms, depending the location of the injury and the severity of it. In many cases, they happen as a result of car accidents. After all, for most people, riding in the car every day is one of the biggest…

If a loved one is taken to a Level 1 trauma center after a serious car crash, chances are they’re suffering what is called “polytrauma.” That means they’ve suffered multiple serious injuries that involve more than one organ and/or system. Someone who is involved in a catastrophic collision, for example, may suffer numerous severe…

Those who are involved in serious auto accidents may suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). These can be very detrimental to a person’s quality of life, and they can potentially be fatal. It’s very important for those who have been injured to know what signs to look for and to seek medical attention if…