Large Workers Compensation Class Action Suits
One of the most well known, heavily publicized class action lawsuits brought by workers was actually never completed. Dukes Vs. Wal-Mart began in 2001 when employee Betty Dukes claimed sex discrimination. She insisted that she was denied training needed to advance to a higher paying position and not treated fairly in comparison with male workers….
Read MoreLarge Workers Compensation Payouts
Our Oklahoma City law firm handles hundreds of workers compensation cases every year. This article will share some of the highest known workers comp payouts in U.S. history CALIFORNIA WORKER SUFFERS TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY Attorney Christopher Asvar has obtained the largest Workers Compensation Insurance Settlement in California history. This year, he was able to procure…
Read MoreDUI AND DRIVING LAWS AND PENALTIES IN OKLAHOMA
Driving Under the Influence Oklahoma injury attorney, we see all too often what alcohol can do to damage vehicles and property, injure people, and ruin lives. We encourage the Oklahoma City community to act responsibly and drive safely. When you drink and drive, or even text and drive, you don’t just risk your own life….
Read MoreNegligence Lawsuits
The term stems from the word, “neglect”. In legal terms, negligence is the failure to take action to avoid or correct a dangerous /potentially harmful situation. In other words, negligence is the failure to exercise the degree of care that the law requires for the protection of others. Negligence law enforces this premise — that…
Read MoreD.U.I. Laws – Oklahoma
Part One When you go out for entertainment or dinner, do you consume alcoholic drinks? Many people do, and of course, a designated driver is always a good idea. If you are pulled over, it doesn’t take much alcohol to be over the legal limit. In Oklahoma, if your blood alcohol level is 0.8 or…
Read MoreRollover Accidents and the Law
Rollovers are auto accidents where one vehicle tips over or flip onto its own roof, and they are very dangerous. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports they account for less than 3 percent of passenger vehicle accidents but, represent 23 percent of all fatal passenger vehicle accidents. The data in these statistics include…
Read MoreProducts Liability
Product liability means holding someone responsible for damages caused by any part or all parts of any good or item. The defective/dangerous element, part or ingredient could have been added anywhere along the chain of manufacturing, distributing, or packaging a product. When someone is injured due to anything from a faulty part on a lawnmower…
Read MoreEXPLANATION OF A CLAIM VS. A LAWSUIT
When a personal injury occurs because another person was irresponsible or negligent, you have…
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Read MoreHow Are Damages / Awards Determined In Injury And Wrongful Death Cases? Part Two
Last month, we shared an article about the process of determining and awarding compensation in personal injury cases. Here we continue that article, sharing the factors and facts that the court and the attorneys involved will look at closely. The age of the claimant The plaintiff’s age is of high importance and relevance if dealing…
Read MoreHow Are Damages / Awards Determined In Injury And Wrongful Death Cases?
Quite often, a potential client will as an injury attorney, “what is the value of my case?” The injured party of their family members wants to know what to expect regarding compensation. But the answer is not an easy or quick one, and an evaluation must be done. In order to explain the potential value…
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