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In a landmark case, an Oklahoma court allowed an injured worker to receive workers’ compensation benefits even though he tested positive for marijuana use after a workplace accident. The ruling in the Oklahoma case Rose v. Berry Plastics Corp, as explained in the National Law Review and in Business Insurance, underscores the no-fault nature of workers’…

If you are a senior citizen in Oklahoma or are living with a disability, here are some Social Security changes for 2021 you should be aware of: Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) Raise One of the recent changes to Social Security disability benefits that will come as a welcome relief…

The 100 days of summer stretching between Memorial Day and Labor Day are ominously referred to as the “100 deadliest days” for teenage drivers. That’s because the rate of fatal motor vehicle accidents involving teens increases during this period. Data from AAA shows an average of 7 teen driving deaths…

In 2014, the federal government gave U.S. states the option to expand Medicaid coverage eligibility to more low-income adults. On June 30th, 2020, Oklahoma voters approved the passage of State Question 802, which effectively brought Medicaid expansion within the state Constitution. The expansion is slated to cost approximately $1.3 billion,…

Nursing home residents were among the first Americans to receive doses of the COVID-19 vaccine since they are at greater risk than other population groups. Unfortunately, the roll-out has presented significant challenges for residents. As a result, this has placed undue burdens on their loved ones and the nursing home…

When you’re ready to step up the safety of your driving experience and keep up with maintaining your car’s efficiency, smartphone apps can actually help. They cover everything from recalls, to preventing distracted driving, to car seat safety, and maintenance reminders. Best of all, they’re free. The most effective apps…

Written By: Senior Disability Attorney, Philip D. Ryan As a social security disability attorney, I try to never lose sight of the fact that individuals seeking disability benefits are going through an extremely anxious time. Most people seeking disability benefits have little to no experience with the social security system. Most…

Many of us share almost every aspect of our lives on social media. Although social media allows us to stay connected with friends, family, and others, this practice can also be harmful if you are pursuing a personal injury case. Anything you put out on the internet could be found…

As the coronavirus continues to impact Americans’ daily lives, many major auto insurance companies have announced that they are refunding a portion of monthly insurance premiums to all policyholders. Many Oklahoma drivers will receive a 15-20% refund on two months of insurance premiums, and may also receive additional refunds if…

4 Major Changes for Social Security to Be Aware Of The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reviewed its system for 2020 and so have the SSDI lawyers at Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons. Here are the major updates in social security to be aware of for 2020. As always, we…