If you or a loved one was involved in a truck accident in Oklahoma, you know just how devastating truck accidents can be. Truck accidents often result in severe, debilitating, and lifelong injuries, if they do not result in death. To help make up for a victim’s losses, the law allows victims and their families …
Can Your Social Media Accounts be Used in a Criminal Case?
“What you say can and will be used against you, even if you said it online.” That is not necessarily how the law reads, but it should. According to an attorney quoted by Forbes, social media is evidence and it is discoverable. So, what does that mean for your criminal case? It means you should …
How Often do SSD Benefits Get Denied?
If you recently applied for Social Security Disability benefits , and if your claim was denied, you may feel hopeless and unsure of where to turn next for help. Though it may be difficult to not feel forlorn right now, remember that millions of people find themselves in the same situation each year. Many of …
Is There a First-Time Offender Program in Oklahoma?
Diversion programs are programs that offer first-time offenders, minor offenders, youth, and mentally unwell individuals the chance to receive treatment and/or right their wrongs outside of jail. If an offender successfully completes a diversion program, he or she may receive a reduced or deferred sentenced, or the judge may dismiss the charges entirely. As of …
Steps to Take if the Insurance Company Refuses Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
The workers’ compensation system is a no-fault system, meaning an employer’s workers’ comp insurance company must pay out a claim regardless of whether or not the employee is responsible for his or her own injuries. However, just because the workers’ comp system is no-fault does not mean that claims do not get denied. It is …
Do Injured Passengers in Car Accidents Have Rights?
A vehicle passenger who sustains injuries in a car accident generally has an easier time recovering compensation for injuries than the drivers of involved vehicles. This is because the passenger does not have to prove fault – one of the drivers was at fault, so one of the drivers’ insurance companies needs to foot the …
Is it OK to Fly with CBD Oil?
Depending on the type of CBD oil you are traveling with, it could be considered an illegal substance, which prevents it from being taken on a flight. There are numerous scientists, researchers, and health care professionals who attest to the medicinal properties of the cannabis plant. In addition to medical marijuana, cannabis-based products have become …
Who is Eligible to Receive Social Security Disability Benefits?
Social Security Disability is a government program that pays monthly benefits to individuals who become disabled before they reach retirement age. The average person receives $1,234 per month in benefits, but the maximum one can receive is $2,861. If you have a disability that prevents you from performing the work you did prior to becoming …
Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in Oklahoma?
DUI checkpoints are legal in Oklahoma and could result in drunk driving charges. Drunk driving is a common problem throughout Oklahoma and puts the driver and other motorists on the road at risk for potentially serious car accidents and injuries. For this reason, law enforcement officials are aggressive in apprehending offenders while prosecuting attorneys do …
Are You Still Protected with a Medicinal Marijuana Card Out of State?
While medical marijuana is legal in Oklahoma, having your card with you may not help in other states. Laws permitting the medicinal use of marijuana are sweeping the country. That said, while medical marijuana became legal in our area back in 2018, some states are still lagging behind. If you have a medical marijuana card, …
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