Knee injuries at work are extremely common. Minimum recovery costs for a typical knee injury are generally $20,000 on average. For some families, this is over half of their annual income. This is why Workers’ Compensation is in place. It intends to help workers pay for on-the-job injuries and not have to face out of pocket expenses of such magnitude….
A Bristol, Tennessee man is currently facing second degree murder charges after the death of his niece. The man’s niece died of an overdose of Fentanyl. The murder charges come into play because the man supplied his niece with the drugs that she overdosed on. You may have questions as to why the man is facing second degree charges. This…
It is very common for a person to suffer from at work shoulder injuries. Over 4M people seek medical treatment for at work shoulder injuries annually. One physician may see as many as 270 each year. So, if you are facing a workplace shoulder injury, you may be part of this statistic. However, you don’t have to remain a statistic. …
Explaining Homicide Crimes in Oklahoma begins with applying the proper criminal statute. Some people may have heard of the 1934 Society Gang Killing in Tulsa. A prominent surgeon’s son was found shot twice in the back of the head slumped over his steering wheel. The murder was the son of a federal judge. As rumor has it, the murder was…
Creating a trust is often a part of an estate plan. Many times people are very reluctant to actually do the things needed to prpare for their eventual debt. However, choosing which trust best suits your needs can be somewhat confusing. This article summarizes the basic elements of each type of available trust and how they may benefit you in…
Student Loan Debts and bankruptcy don’t really mix. Although student loans are not forgiven in bankruptcy most of your other unsecured debt is. At one time student loans were forgiven in bankruptcy since that time Congress amended laws several years ago to disallow filing bankruptcy on student loan debt. This includes almost all types of student loan debt: private, governmental,…
A Florida woman was arrested in May of 2017 after a neighbor became aware of the woman’s 1-yr-old child being left in a drug house. The neighbor went to the house to inquire about a theft. Upon entering the home she heard a baby crying. The child was found in a back room on a mattress laying on the floor…
What is Workers Compensation and how can if affect you? Well, workers comp is a form of insurance that a company must carry for workers who are injured while on the job or at work. In fact, Oklahoma requires that employers carry Workers Compensation insurance. As a result, any employee suffering injuries will be eligible for potential medical treatment and…
Medical Debt and Bankruptcy go hand in hand. Medical debt is one of the leading causes for bankruptcy filings. Even with reform and wider insurance coverage, medical debt and bankruptcy still highly intertwine. Between co pays and deductibles we still find ourselves with medical expenses that are out of control. Often, people are financially stable until a traumatic medical event…
Kidnapping Crimes in Rogers County are charged by the District attorneys office. The elements of the crime must all be proven before the State is be able to get its conviction. This article illustrates the crime of kidnapping and some facts used as the basis for the charge. In January of 2017, a door-to-door saleswoman faced a kidnapping charge. The…