Understanding On-the-Job Injuries Stats & More
The Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks and keeps records of on-the-job injuries and fatalities. Nobody goes to work thinking they may get seriously injured that day, but there are many factors that can contribute to an on-the-job injury. Fatigue and lack of sleep, unsafe structures, defective equipment, careless coworkers, etcetera can all cause an incident to occur. One…
Read MoreAn Injury at Your Residence – Understanding Your Homeowner’s Policy
Have you ever needed to make a claim on your homeowner’s policy? Typical, more common things that occur include leaks and water damage, flooding, mold, and maybe fire/smoke damage. But have you ever thought about what happens if someone is injured on your property? If you own a business property (commercial real estate), you could be the subject…
Read MoreDetailed Overview of the Steps in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Making the right decisions, informed decisions, from the beginning of an injury claim will directly affect your outcome. After retaining a competent, ethical, skilled attorney such as you’ll find at Burton Law, the attorney will draft an initial DEMAND LETTER which states all the facts in the case. In some cases, just this letter can lead…
Read MoreEligibility for Worker’s Compensation
Wondering what constitutes a worker’s compensation claim?When are you eligible, what type of injuries are “compensable”? Pretty much, if you are at work or performing a task for your employer, and you get hurt, you are eligible to file a compensation claim. BUT there are exceptions. If you are a volunteer, or if you did something /…
Read MorePart Two – Choosing A Workers Compensation Attorney
PART TWO – CHOOSING A WORKERS COMPENSATION ATTORNEY As discussed in the last article, Part 1, if you have a workers compensation case in Oklahoma City, you’ll start by selecting a workers compensation attorney to consult with. So what’s next? Here is some guidance. Treat your complimentary initial consultation as your lawyer’s job interview. Nearly all workers’ comp attorneys offer…
Read MorePractical and Useful Guidelines to Wisely Choose a Worker’s Compensation Attorney
Unfortunately, as you may already know, serious injuries and/or illnesses can happen in almost any working environment. If you’ve suffered a serious work-related injury or illness, you should hire a Worker’s Compensation Attorney to manage your Workers’ Compensation Claim. This is because the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Law is complex and highly specialized, and a skilled attorney will understand the ins…
Read MoreAdvice and tips for staying safe on the job – Part 2
This article continues the topic of safety in the workplace. Every company should have a goal of zero injuries per year. Nobody wants to get hurt or develop an illness due to their job, and so every measure should be taken to ensure employee safety. Personal Safety and Security Managers should outline personal safety precautions that employees…
Read MoreTire Safety for Safe Driving
Millions of people get into auto accidents each year. There are many, many possible causes. But one of the causes of accidents can be tires that blow out or fall off. TIRE SAFETY is something very few people think about, yet it is extremely important. As the advertising saying goes, “There’s a lot riding on your…
Read MoreGuide to Oklahoma Employee Rights
This article will provide a basic overview of Oklahoma employee rights. It’s important to know your rights as a worker so that you will know if your rights were violated. The rights provided under both federal and state laws are afforded to Oklahoma employees. You may want to consult with a labor attorney and employment…
Read MoreAdvice and tips for staying safe on the job
Preventing accidents is good for everyone. As injury attorneys serving Oklahoma City, we see our share of people who have been injured in work-related accidents. Here we share some good suggestions for helping keep your workplace safe at all times. For starters, post a list of safety tips in the workplace to increase awareness and reduce on-the-job…
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