The negligence of the driver in an Oklahoma ATV accident led to the critical injuries sustained by his 36-year-old passenger, Craig Bradley Northcutt. Late last week, Northcutt and 41-year-old James Shannon Dry were involved in an ATV collision that occurred while the two men were chasing coyotes on private property. According to the official report compiled by the Oklahoma Highway ...
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Oklahoma Man Critically Injured in ATV Accident
Private Student Loan Debt in United States Reaches $150 Billion
According to a new report issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, students in the United States have accumulated $150 billion in private student loan debt. Unfortunately, this is only a small chunk of the total financial debt for education, which in 2011, was estimated at over $1 trillion, including public and private school debt. American students are now taking on more debt than ever before to fund higher education, which isn't entirely surprising given the financial crisis our country has found itself in. However, as a result, many consumers in Oklahoma and throughout the United States are facing unpayable debt, and are considering bankruptcy as an option. If you think filing for bankruptcy in Oklahoma might be the right choice for you, contact our experienced bankruptcy attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center today.
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FDA Approves Generic Actos Amid Mounting Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits
Despite the fact that Actos bladder cancer lawsuits are on the rise in the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first generic version of the diabetes drug. Drug maker Mylan Pharmaceuticals received permission from the FDA in August 2012 to market generic Actos in 15, 20 and 45 mg tablets, in spite of mounting concerns ...
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FDA Approves Generic Actos Amid Mounting Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits
Oklahoma Law Prohibiting Sex Between Teachers and Students Called Unconstitutional
Controversy is brewing in the state of Oklahoma, and it’s directed towards a law that prohibits sexual activity between teachers and students. An Oklahoma City attorney and his client, Tyrone Nash, who was arrested in 2011 for second-degree rape and oral sodomy, are challenging the constitutionality of an Oklahoma law that makes it unlawful for teachers and students to have ...
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Oklahoma Law Prohibiting Sex Between Teachers and Students Called Unconstitutional
Children Suffer Avoidable Injuries in Oklahoma Car Accidents
In Oklahoma, there are nearly 15 deaths of children under the age of five caused by car accidents every year, and many more young children suffer avoidable injuries in motor vehicle collisions. In fact, the Oklahoma death rate is 40% higher than the national average for this age group, and in 2004, more than 73% of children five and under ...
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Children Suffer Avoidable Injuries in Oklahoma Car Accidents
Why You Should Hire an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney in Oklahoma
If you have been accused of or charged with a crime in Oklahoma, your first course of action should be to discuss your legal options with our knowledgeable criminal defense attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center. The criminal justice system can be complicated and confusing, and an uninformed defendant may make certain mistakes that can end up jeopardizing his case and ...
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Why You Should Hire an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney in Oklahoma
Discharging Property Taxes by Filing for Bankruptcy in Oklahoma
The main goal of most bankruptcy cases is to "discharge" or eliminate the obligation to pay unpayable debts. While some debts are dischargeable in bankruptcy, others are not, which is why hiring an experienced bankruptcy attorney is imperative when filing bankruptcy in Oklahoma. Most debts are dischargeable under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Oklahoma, but your bankruptcy lawyer can let you know which of your debts can be eliminated and which can't, depending on your individual circumstances. If you are considering filing for bankruptcy in Oklahoma, our experienced bankruptcy attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center can help. Contact our knowledgeable bankruptcy lawyers at Oklahoma Legal Center today and discuss which taxes you can discharge in Oklahoma bankruptcy, and whether filing for bankruptcy is the right option for you.
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How Much Time Do I Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim?
In Oklahoma, there is a two-year statute of limitations governing the filing of wrongful death claims in the state. This means that if the family members or dependents of the victim fail to file a wrongful death claim within two years of his or her death, they will lose their right to legal recourse and recovery of damages. If you ...
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How Much Time Do I Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim?
Oklahoma Medical Malpractice and Birth Injuries in Babies
The medical malpractice attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center would like to inform the public about the potential dangers associated with medical malpractice and the devastating effects of birth injuries in babies affected by medical errors. Medical malpractice is defined as negligence by act or omission on the part of a medical professional, in which the treatment provided falls below the ...
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Oklahoma Medical Malpractice and Birth Injuries in Babies
Wrongful Convictions for Sex Offenses are More Common Than We’d Like to Think
Despite the defendant’s tearful pleas and adamant claims that he didn’t commit the crime, an Oklahoma jury found OK State University basketball star, Darrell Williams, guilty on two counts of rape by instrumentation late last month. Williams had attended an off-campus party in December 2010 along with several other members of his basketball team, many of whom were wearing their ...
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Wrongful Convictions for Sex Offenses are More Common Than We’d Like to Think