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If you have paid a considerable amount of money to a debt settlement company, but have received nothing in return, you are not alone. Far too many consumers in Oklahoma and across the United States fall victim to unscrupulous "debt settlement companies," who promise quick debt relief in their television and radio advertisements. In their ads, they claim that they can negotiate agreements with your creditors so that you only have to pay pennies on the dollar and your past-due balances are deemed paid in full. If the promises made by debt settlement companies in Oklahoma seem too good to be true, it's because they are. If you are struggling with overwhelming debt, contact our qualified bankruptcy attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center to discuss how filing for bankruptcy can actually help relieve your debt.

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According to a recent report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), workplace injury and illness rates among private- and public-sector workers in the U.S. remained unchanged in 2011, compared to 2010, marking the third consecutive year they have stayed relatively steady. In the private sector, 2011 saw 3.5 injuries or illnesses per 100 workers - identical to the 2010 rate, and just 0.1 percentage point lower than the rate in 2009. Among state and local government employees, the 2011 rate of on-the-job injuries and illnesses was 5.7 per every 100 workers - again, identical to the 2010 rate, and just 0.1 percentage point less than the 2009 rate. Although the fact that the injury and illness rates did not increase is good news, workplace injuries and occupational illnesses remain a serious problem among workers in Oklahoma and across the United States. If you have suffered a serious injury or illness at work in Oklahoma, our skilled workers' compensation attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center can help.

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Health experts have indicated that parental supervision and manufacturer warnings are doing little to prevent children from operating all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), resulting in a disproportionate number of serious ATV accident injuries among underage drivers. According to a statement issued last week by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), labels placed on ATVs warning that they should only be used by ...

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Appeals were filed in two different courts in early October, on behalf of 40-year-old Sedrick Courtney, whose Tulsa County robbery and burglary convictions were vacated after he spent roughly 16 years in jail for the crimes. The appeals were initiated in Oklahoma Supreme Court and in the state Court of Appeals by Courtney’s criminal defense lawyers, who requested that Courtney ...

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According to a new study conducted by the Institute for College Access and Success, the majority of college graduates finish their university education with some form of student loan debt, and the number of individuals taking on student loans in the United States is on the rise. The study, titled "Student Debt and the Class of 2011," was designed to provide tangible information involving the nature of student loan debt that college graduates face when they finish their education and attempt to enter the U.S. workforce. Studies like this one shed light on the issue of student loan debt and other types of overwhelming debt that Americans face on a daily basis. If you are struggling to pay off your student loans or other types of debt in Oklahoma, contact our reputable bankruptcy attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center to explore your legal options. With the help of our bankruptcy lawyers, you can review your overall financial state of affairs, and take action to start fresh with a clean slate.

The new driver’s license in Oklahoma has raised some serious concerns about privacy in the state. According to Morpho Trust USA, the company responsible for upgrading Oklahoma’s driver’s license issuing system, the new license will meet rigorous security requirements and will help achieve the state’s goal of “one person, one ID,” despite the fact that Oklahoma prohibited implementation of the ...

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Statistics regarding instances of child abuse in Oklahoma have continually plagued the state, despite the fact that these statistics may not be entirely accurate. In a 2009 “Child Maltreatment Report,” Oklahoma was listed as having the third highest rate of child abuse in the United States, and other reports have consistently named Oklahoma among the top five states with the ...

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According to a recent CreditCards.com report, the rate of bankruptcy filings in the United States has dropped yet again in the third quarter of 2012. With the U.S. economy moving slowly towards recovery, consumer bankruptcy filings in the United States and the District of Columbia dropped to about 913,000 in the third quarter of 2012. This represents a 14% decline in bankruptcy filings compared to the first nine months of 2011, when filings surpassed 1.06 million. In Oklahoma, there were 12,706 bankruptcy filings in 2011, compared to 9,009 so far this year. In 2010, Oklahoma saw a total of 14,486 bankruptcy cases filed, so the decline appears to be steady on a state-wide level as well. Although overall bankruptcy filings have decreased across the U.S., many Americans are still facing significant financial difficulties. If you find yourself with overwhelming debt in Oklahoma, contact our qualified bankruptcy attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center to explore your bankruptcy options.

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The OK Department of Public Safety recently issued a report indicating that the rate of fatalities resulting from Oklahoma car, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents during the month of August this year marks a drop from the same time period in 2011. According to the Dept. of Public Safety, 56 people were killed in Oklahoma motor vehicle accidents in August 2012, ...

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As the number of illnesses and deaths from fungal meningitis continues to rise, a growing number of lawsuits are being filed against the New England Compounding Center (NECC) in states across the country. The most recent estimate by public health officials bring the number of confirmed fungal meningitis cases to at least 230, and at least 15 people have died ...

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