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Monthly Archives: January 2013
How Your Personal Injury Compensation is Decided
When you are injured because of the negligent or deliberate actions of someone else, you may wish to file a lawsuit to win compensation for the losses you have incurred. If your side and the defendant cannot reach a settlement agreement, your case may go to trial, where a jury decides your compensation. This compensation… Read More »
Injured on the Job? Here’s What to Do
Individuals who have sustained debilitating workplace injuries often feel helpless and are confused by the bureaucratic process of still getting paid while recovering. Fortunately, Oklahoma injury lawyers are here to help anyone who is ready to file a workers compensation claim. Get started ASAP The process for filing a claim and securing lost wages begins… Read More »
Qualifying Psychological Conditions for SSD
If you or a child in your custody suffers from a severe psychological condition, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits (SSD) from the federal government. Both adults and children are eligible to apply, but different factors are used to determine whether you qualify for payments. Qualifying conditions for children Children must have a… Read More »
Medical Malpractice: Defining the Standard of Care in Oklahoma
Standard of care: a legal yardstick “Standard of care” is a critical legal yardstick used in medical malpractice litigation to determine responsibility – or lack of responsibility – on the part of a medical practitioner for negative medical outcomes. The standard plays a key role in establishing medical malpractice in Oklahoma and elsewhere. Standard of… Read More »