Archive for October, 2011

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Oct

Tort Reform Law Takes Effect Next Month In Oklahoma

October 25, 2011

Most people would agree that the amount of money given to a victim in a personal injury lawsuit should at least cover the medical bills for their injuries. But a new law taking effect in Oklahoma could put a cap on the amount of money an injured victim is able to recover, regardless of their medical needs.

According to News Channel 4, the new law goes into effect on November 1  of this year and will limit non-economic, or “pain and suffering,” damages to $350,000. This means regardless of how badly injured a person is–even if their injuries will cause of lifetime of hardship and suffering–the most they will only be able to receive is $350,000.

The law has caused a tidal wave of claims to be filed in recent weeks due to the fact that anything filed before the November 1 date can be exempt from the monetary limitation.

Many supporters of the law say the rush of paperwork being filed is just a sign of the need for the law, while critics claim that the new law puts a discounted price tag on a human’s life.

The Oklahoma Personal Injury Attorneys with J. Colbert Injury Lawyers want to know your opinion. Does it put a much-needed limit on what accident victims can receive in a case, or does it keep a victim from getting what is rightfully theirs? Tell us your opinion by posting to our Facebook page.

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Oct

Tractor Trailer Driver Killed When Truck Hit a Cow

October 18, 2011

A tractor-trailer driver from Gasden, Tennessee, was killed near Weatherford, Oklahoma when his truck collided with a cow. According to Channel 8 News, the accident occurred along I-40 late Sunday evening.

The 58-year-old driver was in the westbound lanes of the highway. It was dark and the driver had little time to react to the massive bovine that had wandered into lanes of traffic from one of the many pastures that line the highway. The truck overcorrected and rolled off the side of the highway with the driver trapped inside. Once rescuers arrived, it took them roughly 43 minutes to free the driver from the debris. Firefighters said the man suffered massive injuries and was declared dead at the scene of the crash.

According to MSN, several million animal collisions occur yearly and are responsible for the deaths of several hundred individuals every year. In most cases, the animal is wild, like a deer, and there is no one to be held responsible for it being in the road. In this case, the cow’s negligent owner allowed it to escape.

The Oklahoma Auto Accident Attorneys with J. Colbert Injury Lawyers understand accidents happen, but that deson’t mean a victim or victim’s family should suffer because of someone else’s negligence. Contact us today by filling out a free online consultation form if you have been injured because of another person’s mistake.

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Oct

Multivitamins Linked To Higher Health Risks In Older Women

October 11, 2011

Thousands of Americans take dietary supplements every day for numerous reasons. Some take them to build more muscle, while others take them for overall health. New research shows, though, that taking these supplements could put users at risk for cardiovascular disease or cancer.

KOCO News reports that a new study published in the Archive of Internal Medicine found that women taking supplements over a long period of time were more at risk for the diseases than those that did not. The women examined in the study were all over the age of fifty, and the strongest links to higher mortality rates were in those taking Iron supplements. Contrary to many other studies in the field, researchers found a decreased risk in mortality for those taking calcium supplements.

Dr. Donald Hensrud of the Mayo Clinic remarked, “Up until now there has been much benefit or risk seen with multivitamins…this [study] raises the question that it might hurt.”

Upon release of the findings, the makers of several multivitamins and dietary supplements fired back saying that the research was biased and it did not prove their products raise a person’s chances of becoming ill.

The Oklahoma Defective Product Attorneys with J. Colbert Injury Lawyers would like your opinion. Could vitamin supplements actually do more harm than good, or do you think the numbers were manipulated? Tell us what you think on our Facebook page.

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Oct

Oklahoma School Cross Guard Shortage At Fault For Accident?

October 4, 2011

Two students were hit by a car at a school crossing Monday morning in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, outraging those who had warned against the school cross guard shortage months ago.

In late July of this year, The Oklahoman reported Oklahoma City Schools were facing a shortage of crossing guards for the upcoming year, and many officials and parents were worried for the safety of the students. Officials said they were 33 guards short for the year but would find temporary replacements for slots that could not be filled. Officials also reminded drivers to slow down and encouraged parents review crosswalk safety with their children.

On Monday though, two young brothers, one a kindergartener and the other a 3rd grader, were struck by a car at an unmanned crosswalk on their way to school. KOCO News reports that the boys were crossing the road in front of Fairview Elementary, where they attend, at 7:45 AM when an approaching vehicle hit the boys. They were taken to OU Medical Center where they remain in critical condition. The district said the guard stationed at that corner doesn’t arrive until 8:00 AM.

The Oklahoma Auto Accident Attorneys with J. Colbert Injury Lawyers urge parents to always supervise young children while crossing the street and review how to properly and safely cross a road. If you or someone you know has been a victim of a car-pedestrian accident, contact J. Colbert Injury Lawyers for a free, initial consultation to help answer any questions you may have regarding the case.

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