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As more and more elderly Americans fall victim to abuse and neglect in nursing homes across the country, our attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center are urging lawmakers to take steps to protect the safety of elderly and disabled individuals in the state of Oklahoma. By placing cameras in OK nursing homes, for instance, the facilities entrusted with the care of ...

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A punishment handed down by an Oklahoma judge earlier this month has sparked concern about the constitutionality of the sentence, but not for the reasons you might expect. Two weeks ago, Judge Mike Norman sentenced an Oklahoma teenager to church for ten years as a condition of probation for a driving-related manslaughter conviction. As word of the unique ruling spread ...

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According to the Moore Police Department, an Oklahoma construction worker was transported to an area hospital following a serious accident at the Moore Water Treatment Plant in which he sustained major injuries to his legs. Authorities were called to the scene around 3 p.m. on November 13, and later reported that an OK construction worker in his 40s had been working in a trench when a bucket of a track hoe hit him, pinning him against a concrete wall and crushing his legs. The worker was airlifted to OU Medical Center with undisclosed injuries, and it is unknown whether anyone else was injured in the OK construction accident. If you have suffered injuries in a serious construction accident in Oklahoma, contact our experienced workers' compensation attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center to explore your compensation options.

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An awareness sign designed to reduce the risk of dangerous dog bite accidents was posted this week in a state park in Michigan after the Escanaba city council approved the action. According to project initiator Penny Rounce, the sign is the first of its kind being posted in the United States, and two more have already been ordered for Colorado. ...

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In an effort to reduce the prevalence of drunk driving and the rate of DUI accidents in Oklahoma, the Sapulpa Police Department and the Creek County Sheriff’s Office announced that they will be participating in the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office’s “More Cops. More Stops.” safety initiative during the holiday season. During a time of year when drunk driving is a ...

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The severe restrictions placed upon convicted sex offenders in Oklahoma are evident in a recent case involving a convicted sex offender wanted by OK authorities for failing update contact information with authorities. According to Cherokee County Sheriff’s Investigator James Brown, the 46-year-old Oklahoma man who was wanted for failing to properly register as required by Oklahoma sex offender laws turned ...

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According to a recent ruling, Chapter 13 debtors who file bankruptcy petitions in courts governed by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals are not required to include Supplemental Security Income (SSI) when calculating their "projected disposable income." The bankruptcy case in question involved a man who filed a Chapter 13 petition in March 2010 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah, which is governed by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The same appeals court also governs federal courts in Oklahoma, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas and New Mexico. If you are considering applying for bankruptcy protection in Oklahoma, contact our experienced bankruptcy attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center today to protect your legal options and ensure that your case is handled appropriately.

In response to the alarming number of truck accidents occurring in Oklahoma and across the country each year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has introduced a new policy to reduce the risk of devastating collisions involving commercial trucks and buses – called the “Fit, Willing and Able” policy. Due to the sheer size and weight of semi-trucks, tractor ...

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Twenty-six arrest warrants have been issued for Oklahoma residents who are facing drug charges, following a two-month undercover drug operation by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics. According to court records, 17 residents of Cushing, Oklahoma alone were charged with unlawful delivery of controlled and dangerous drugs after they sold methamphetamine, marijuana and prescription drugs to undercover law enforcement officers. Members ...

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Workplace accidents are a major cause of serious injuries and fatalities in Oklahoma, and each year, the Oklahoma Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics bring attention to the issue of fatal occupational injuries, releasing a report of the deadliest jobs in Oklahoma. If you have been injured in an on-the-job accident in Oklahoma, or if you lost a loved one in a fatal work accident, contact our reputable workers' compensation attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center to discuss your legal options. You may be entitled to medical or death benefits to cover the expenses related to the work accident, which you can pursue by filing a workers' compensation claim with your employer's insurance carrier. With our workers' comp lawyers on your side, you can focus your attention on dealing with the consequences of the OK work-related accident, while we work diligently to seek the compensation you deserve.