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While trains are a valuable form of transportation, Oklahoma City residents may be at risk. Several news articles have reported pedestrians hit by trains in Oklahoma City this month. Recent Train Accidents in Oklahoma City Police were called to Northwest 70th Street and North Shartel Avenue to respond to a…

The law in Oklahoma requires young children of various ages, heights, and weights to be restrained in specific types of car seats. The Oklahoma car seat laws are designed to ensure that young children are protected in a car accident. If you have young children, you should familiarize yourself with…

If you receive Social Security disability or retirement benefits, you should be aware of cost-of-living adjustments that could be applied to Social Security benefit payments in 2022. Here, we’ll discuss the adjustments made by the SSA and how they could affect you. What Is the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)? The cost-of-living…

The aftermath of a fatal traffic accident can be incredibly traumatic for survivors. Unfortunately, Oklahoma car accident laws currently require specific legal procedures after a fatal crash that can add to the trauma and devastation of survivors. An Oklahoma legislator has introduced a bill to protect victims and survivors of…

If you receive Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your monthly benefits are an important part of your income. What if you receive a notice that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is charging you for overpayment of benefits? This page explains what the process may look like…

If you were injured on the job as an Oklahoma employee, you may be entitled to benefits through Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation system. However, obtaining the benefits you deserve can be difficult if you have a pre-existing condition. Oklahoma’s Multiple Injury Trust Fund (MITF) was designed to support employees who suffer multiple…

Loud noise in the workplace can make it difficult to concentrate and communicate, reduces productivity, can cause physical and mental stress, and can contribute to on-the-job accidents and injuries. Short-term workplace exposure to loud noise can cause temporary changes to one’s hearing, and long-term exposure to high noise levels can…

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…