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Rick Bisher, one of the partners of Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons, has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Attorneys in the State of Oklahoma by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys is dedicated to recognizing the top personal injury…

If you have been injured in a car accident and are pursuing compensation from the at-fault driver, it is natural to wonder what your case may be worth. While each case is different, you should not suffer monetary loss from an accident caused by another motorist, according to Oklahoma law….

Oklahoma City has joined the list of U.S. cities dealing with the electric scooters ride-share fad. Bird scooters, based in Santa Monica, California, and Lime, of San Mateo, California started placing the electric scooters in clusters around downtown Oklahoma City in late summer. Bird and Lime have received approval to…

The dangers of drunk driving are well known. People also recognize the dangers associated with distracted driving, such as when drivers take their eyes off the road to send text messages. However, drowsy driving is a danger that does not receive as much recognition as it should. Drowsy driving causes…

When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), a key factor in deciding whether you will receive disability benefits is the determination of whether your condition meets Social Security’s strict definition of being disabled. A state agency called Disability Determination Services (DDS) evaluates whether you are disabled based on…

Under Oklahoma’s statutory workers’ compensation scheme, employees are barred from bringing personal injury claims against their own employer. This means that, even when your employer’s negligence led directly to your injuries, you are limited to seeking benefits through the workers’ compensation system. This restriction on bringing personal injury lawsuits, however,…

Some states make it very difficult for those who have been bitten or attacked by a dog to get justice. They have laws that give dogs and their owners one “free bite” before the dog will be considered dangerous. Victims in these states may have little recourse against the owner…

Under Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation laws, nearly any accident that occurs at work entitles the injured worker to benefits such as partial wages and medical expenses. This is because workers’ compensation insurance is intended to be a compromise between workers and employers. Workers do not need to prove that their employer…

An application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) must demonstrate three factors. First, you must show that you have accumulated enough payroll work credits to qualify. These credits are earned by working and paying taxes. Most workers earn four credits per year. Depending on your age, you will need to…