Many teens in Oklahoma are beginning to catch spring fever as prom and graduation quickly approach. The Oklahoma City auto accident attorneys with Colbert Cooper Hill Attorneys say it’s important for teens to be reminded that this time of year is notorious for having a high number of drunk driving accidents involving young people. (more…)
Motorcycle season is officially in full swing in Oklahoma. But with more bikes on the road during the coming months, the Oklahoma motorcycle accident lawyers with Colbert Cooper Hill Attorneys would like to remind everyone about the importance of safety and vigilance. (more…)
Every time you step into a vehicle in Oklahoma, you’re putting yourself at risk of being involved in a crash. One of the best ways to avoid such a collision is to be aware of what factors put you at an increased risk of injury or death in the event of involvement in a collision and the Oklahoma City car accident lawyers with Colbert Cooper Hill Attorneys are here to let you in on some of the most recent demographics regarding motor vehicle injuries and fatalities in our state. (more…)
When we send a loved one to live in a nursing home or long-term care facility, we expect them to receive quality care and treatment. Unfortunately for many though, that’s not always the case. The National Center on Elder Abuse estimates that as many as one third of all nursing home residents will become the victims of abuse or neglect this year. (more…)
In an age where technology is almost always at our fingertips, distracted driving has become one of the greatest dangers to motorists on the road today—especially in Oklahoma. Data from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol shows that in 2009, distracted driving was responsible for causing as many as 1,700 Oklahoma car accidents. Even more disturbing is the fact that more than half of those collisions involved teenage and young adult drivers. (more…)
When an Oklahoma motorcycle accident occurs, one of the leading causes listed is another driver’s failure to yield the right-of- way to an oncoming motorcycle. In fact, research has repeatedly shown this to be a contributing factor in roughly two-thirds of all multiple vehicle accidents involving a motorcycle. Furthermore, reports state a majority of drivers who are at fault for these crashes failed to recognize the oncoming bike while making a left turn. (more…)
When an Oklahoma auto accident occurs, having insurance coverage can be crucial when it comes time to pay expenses; however, Oklahoma has one of the highest uninsured motorist rates in the United States today. (more…)
When an employee working in The Sooner State is injured, they may have a right to Oklahoma workers’ compensation benefits. However, the laws governing how, and to whom, these benefits are distributed can be extremely complicated. In fact, these complications have led to two injured workers filing lawsuits against their employers and the case has made its way to the Supreme Court on a challenge regarding the constitutionality of certain parts of these laws. (more…)
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides financial assistance to millions of Americans who are permanently unable to return work because of an illness or injury; however, it’s important to know that getting these Social Security Disability benefits can often be a complicated and arduous process. In fact, a Social Security Disability denial is issued to as many as 65 percent of initial claims the SSA receives. (more…)
Employers have a responsibility to protect employees from workplace dangers, including acts of violence. This is important, considering the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports nine percent of all workplace fatalities that occurred in 2013 were the result of homicide. (more…)
