Hospitals are entrusted with providing a safe and healthy environment for patients to receive medical care and improve their health. However, when hospitals fail to meet this obligation, patients may suffer harm through Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs). These infections can lead to severe illnesses, prolonged hospitalization, and even fatalities. According to the Centers for Disease Control ...
Cycling safely requires knowing the laws. Oklahoma has specific regulations for brakes, lights, signals, and local sidewalk riding that all riders should understand before hitting the roads. Comparison of Key Oklahoma Bicycle Laws Law Description Penalty if Violated Brake Requirement Must have brakes able to skid wheels on dry pavement N/A Lighting Rules White headlight ...
According to the World Health Organization, elder abuse is higher in institutions like nursing homes and long-term care facilities than in community settings. The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) reports a prevalence of 33.4% for psychological abuse, 14.1% for physical abuse, 13.8% for financial abuse, 11.6% for neglect, and 1.9% for sexual abuse. However, ...
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a person who has suffered injuries from using a defective product may sue the liable party within two years from the date of occurrence. Every year, manufacturers pay tens of millions in insurance premiums to protect themselves against product liability claims. But as much as product makers and suppliers are held accountable ...
With over 13% of drivers uninsured, Oklahoma has one of the highest rates in the U.S. Carrying adequate uninsured motorist coverage is critical given the risk of a crash with an uninsured driver. This guide details everything you need. Comparing Key Points Minimum Required Recommended Liability Coverage $25,000 per person – $50,000 per accident $100,000 ...
Millions of accidents occur yearly in the country, with nearly two million being injury crashes. While multiple parties shoulder the costs of the injuries, private insurers are responsible for 50% of the claims. And as much as an injured person has a right to receive compensation from the at-fault party’s insurer, a significant number of ...
According to the Tulsa police department, two passengers were rushed to the hospital in critical condition after an auto accident on Saturday, February 11th 2023. The auto crash happened on E. 21st St. near S. Pittsburgh Ave. at about 3 P.m. involving a white Ford and a blue Nissan. Auto accidents are common on many U. S. ...
Jenny Mitchell, 28, was an unsuspecting user of chemical hair relaxers, having been using them for the past 18 years since she was 10 years old. Unbeknownst to her, the prolonged exposure to these potentially harmful substances may have been the cause of her being diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2018. Mitchell’s lawsuit was ...
A recent case of construction site accident in Oklahoma happened in 2022. It involved two male workers who were working on a sewer line but died after falling in a 25 feet manhole in North East Edmond- KFOR News. Many other cases have been reported, and the construction industry accounts for a significant percentage of ...
Imagine you’ve been in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence. And it results in serious injuries, medical bills, and lost wages, which over 2000 Oklahoma residents experience yearly. It seems like justice should be served – but how? Concept of punitive and compensatory damages comes into play. In Oklahoma, when a person has ...