Determining fault in a trucking accident is more complex than determining fault in a normal automobile wreck. Due to their much larger size and the heavy loads they bear, trucks that become involved in accidents may cause more damage. They also fall under different rules, specifically those set by The Federal ...
If you are in a car accident, you may expect to suffer internal injuries, soft-tissue damage and even nerve impairments. Even though your car has thousands of safety features, you are also vulnerable to traumatic amputations. In fact, according to the National Library of Medicine, car accidents are a leading cause of ...
Modern surgery allows doctors to treat a variety of ailments, ranging from cancer to traumatic injuries. Still, surgery is an inherently invasive procedure that requires physicians to have extensive training and experience. While skilled, surgeons are not perfect. A wrong-site surgical error happens when doctors operate on the wrong part ...
Baby boomers represent the largest population group in the U.S. Fewer older workers are retiring, due to financial necessity and sustained good health. Employers are increasingly facing stringent workplace laws that prohibit age discrimination. If you experience prejudice in your place of employment, help is available. The state of Oklahoma ...
Summertime means more freedom for Oklahoma high school and college students. However, it also means enhanced dangers for everyone who shares the road with these young, inexperienced drivers. Fatal and nonfatal car wrecks involving teenage drivers rise across the state and nation during the summer months, and so much so ...
At one point or another, most individuals have experienced some form of discrimination. Whether a company has denied you service due to a disability, age, weight, gender or race, you understand the destructiveness of these practices. Unfortunately, some individuals carry these biases into the workplace. Employment discrimination can be difficult to detect, ...
If you feel very tired and you need to drive somewhere, it is essential to make sure that drowsiness will not interfere with your ability to stay focused and safe. Sometimes, this means staying off the road until you have rested. Regrettably, many drivers try to operate a vehicle regardless ...
Any workplace discrimination may add stress and pressure to you. What happens when you face it as a pregnant woman? While you may believe spotting the signs of on-the-job pregnancy discrimination would prove easy, think again. Some employers may do a good job of covering their ill-intentions or those of ...
While almost any kind of injury can occur during a car accident, spinal trauma is common in both passengers and drivers. The Mayo Clinic reports that while most of these types of injuries are not reversible, doctors strive to treat patients as completely as possible so they can maintain their independence. ...
When people imagine medical malpractice, they may conjure up images of surgical mistakes or incorrect prescriptions. These immediate actions often result in consequences in the short term and pain in the long term. However, medical malpractice may go unnoticed for years and a failure to diagnose may result in turmoil—physically, ...
