Oklahoma Legal Center Diligently Fighting For The Rights of Oklahomans

Even as our economy slowly begins to rebound from the recent recession, Americans across the country are finding themselves facing a difficult financial situation, in many cases the result of being out of work for a significant amount of time, or having the value of their homes unexpectedly plummet. To deal with money problems during the recession, some Americans relied on credit cards, others took out home equity loans, and other still just stopped paying their bills, leading to foreclosure or collection actions. What many people did not consider during this time was filing for bankruptcy, largely because they were unsure how bankruptcy would affect them in the future. Don't let inaccurate bankruptcy myths prevent you from pursuing the fresh financial start you deserve. Contact our lawyers at Oklahoma Legal Center today if you are considering filing for bankruptcy in Oklahoma.

Read More of - Don’t Let Bankruptcy Myths Prevent You From Filing in Oklahoma

An Oklahoma appeals court has overturned the conviction of an area man sentenced to 35 years in prison for rape. The defendant is currently confined to the Oklahoma State Reformatory in Granite, where he was set to serve a significant prison sentence for his rape conviction. If you have been charged with rape or another serious criminal offense in Oklahoma, ...

Read More of - Oklahoma Man’s Rape Conviction Overturned by Appeals Court

A former teacher at Central High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma avoided jail time last month, despite pleading guilty in February to second-degree rape involving a student at the school. If the defendant wasn’t the girl’s teacher, the sexual relationship wouldn’t have been considered a crime in Oklahoma. However, under Oklahoma law, it is illegal for a teacher to have sex ...

Read More of - Former Oklahoma Teacher Avoids Jail in Second-Degree Rape Case

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has signed legislation designed to overhaul the state's workers' compensation system, claiming that the move to an administrative system will dramatically reduce the costs to businesses statewide. However, those against the workers' comp measure argue that the cost savings will come at the expense of injured workers in Oklahoma, whose benefits will reportedly be reduced by about $120 million as a result of the new bill. If you were injured on the job in Oklahoma, contact our knowledgeable attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center as soon as possible. Upcoming changes to Oklahoma's workers' compensation system could significantly affect you and your family in the event of a workplace injury, so don't hesitate to protect your legal rights today.

Read More of - New Workers’ Comp Bill Could Harm Injured Workers in Oklahoma

According to Oklahoma statistics, nearly 20,000 drivers across the state are arrested for drunk driving every year, and Mothers Against Drug Driving (MADD) reports that more than one-third of these individuals re-offend. These statistics have raised important questions about whether the thousands of dollars many DUI offenders in Oklahoma are required to spend on court-mandated treatments and other fees is ...

Read More of - The Cost of an Oklahoma DUI May be Benefiting the State More than Deterring Offenders

A string of fatal dog attacks in the past year has drawn attention to Dog Bite Prevention Week, which begins on May 19, and our attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center have compiled a list of safety tips to help Oklahomans prevent dog bite accidents across the state. According to national statistics, 38 people were killed in dog attacks in the ...

Read More of - Dog Bite Prevention Week Begins May 19 – Safety Tips to Avoid Attacks

Governor Mary Fallin has signed a bill allowing families of Oklahoma nursing home residents to install surveillance cameras and microphones in private rooms. The measure, which was unanimously passed by both the House and Senate and is set to go into effect on November 1, 2013, was proposed in an effort to curb abuse and neglect in Oklahoma nursing homes. ...

Read More of - New Bill Allows Surveillance Cameras in Oklahoma Nursing Homes

An employee of an Oklahoma City public school was arrested last month on a complaint of drunk driving while he was operating a school district vehicle, police said. Officers said that they stopped 36-year-old Michael Conrad Still in the parking lot of John Marshall High School as he arrived there on the evening of April 17, reporting that he was ...

Read More of - Oklahoma City Public School Employee Arrested on Drunk Driving Complaint

With the passage of a new workers' comp bill, Oklahoma joins Texas as the only states that allow employers to "opt out" of the state workers' compensation program. The measure passed the Oklahoma state Senate by a vote of 35-12 on April 30, and Governor Mary Fallin said she "looked forward" to signing the bill into law. Others, however, are concerned about the potential drawbacks for injured workers in Oklahoma, including proposed reductions in disability benefits. If you have suffered injuries in a workplace accident in Oklahoma, it is important to understand how this new workers' comp legislation could affect you and your family. Contact our knowledgeable attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center today to discuss your legal options.

Read More of - New Bill Allows Oklahoma Employers to “Opt Out” of Workers’ Compensation System

Bankruptcy is a good option for many Oklahomans struggling with overwhelming debt, but some debtors just don't have the funds necessary to seek bankruptcy protection from the court. Under these circumstances, the debtor may consider taking out a personal loan to cover bankruptcy expenses in hopes that that debt too, can be discharged in bankruptcy. However, there are a number of factors that need to be considered should you choose to take this route. If you are considering filing for bankruptcy in Oklahoma, your first course of action should be to contact our reputable attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center for legal guidance. With our experienced lawyers on your side, you can consider all of your bankruptcy options and make the best decision for your individual financial situation.

Read More of - Can I Take Out a Personal Loan to File for Oklahoma Bankruptcy?