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April 15 is just around the corner, and most people have already received their tax documents for 2012 and are looking to file and hopefully get a refund. In addition to tax time, it's also the time of year that collection agencies will send out "settlement offers," claiming to help you, the debtor, settle your debts. In most cases, these "settlement offers" will ask you to report how much you expect to receive in your tax refund, in most cases so they know how much to offer to allow you to "settle" the debt. It is important to realize, however, that collection agencies are notorious for telling consumers their credit report will be "cleared," even though this rarely ever happens, and, in some cases, the company to whom you owed the original debt may not even have any knowledge of the collection agency's "settlement offer." If you are struggling with overwhelming debt and you have been contacted by a collection company in Oklahoma, consult our knowledgeable bankruptcy attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center for legal help.

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A bill that would reduce the amount of workers' compensation benefits available to injured workers in Oklahoma is now one step closer to becoming signed into law. Senate Bill 1062, a measure that would effectively replace Oklahoma's workers' compensation court with an administrative system, passed the Senate in an overwhelming 34-12 vote on February 27, and is now headed to the House for consideration. While supporters of SB 1062 say the bill will bring workers' comp costs under control and put them in line with other neighboring states, opponents claim the measure will simply reduce employer liability and make cuts to a program designed to protect injured workers. If you have suffered injuries in a workplace accident in Oklahoma, it's important that you understand these proposed changes and how they may affect your eligibility for income benefits. Contact our experienced attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center today for legal help.

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Under a new bill unanimously passed by a House panel, criminal penalties for marijuana possession in Oklahoma would be reduced significantly. Although, amid the national attention surrounding marijuana legalization bills proposed in numerous states, Oklahoma’s House Bill 1835 may seem like a small step, it could potentially affect hundreds of lives. A felony conviction can have a long-term impact on ...

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An Oklahoma man was arrested last week for possession of child pornography and for engaging in sexually explicit conversations with a 14-year-old girl. Kristapher Walker, 27, was arrested in what was part of an undercover online investigation, which began when the Enid Police Department received a cyber-tip from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children. The Oklahoma man has ...

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A two-year-old boy in Sabinal, Texas was attacked and killed by a pit bull after chasing a balloon into his neighbor’s front yard. According to reports, Isaiah Ray Aguilar was playing with his brother in their front yard when his balloon blew towards the home of their next-door neighbor and into the path of a chained up pit bull. The ...

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A common fear among individuals and couples struggling with overwhelming debt is whether they will lose everything in bankruptcy. Fortunately, for those who are eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, state and federal laws allow most filers to keep certain types of important property, such as your home and vehicle. If you are facing insurmountable debt in the form of medical bills, credit card debt, student loans or car loans, you may benefit from filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Oklahoma. Although some of this debt cannot be discharged in bankruptcy, discharging eligible debts to free up some cash or establishing a manageable repayment plan based on your income can significantly improve your financial situation. Contact our experienced attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center today to discuss your bankruptcy options.

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In a sweep last week, Oklahoma’s Internet Crimes Against Children task force (ICAC) arrested four men in northeast Oklahoma – suspected internet predators accused of trading child pornography from their computers and phones. According to Steve Tanner, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations (OSBI) lead agent for the task force, the unit was established in 2007 and is the only one ...

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A 16-year-old Oklahoma boy has been charged with first-degree manslaughter for the death of a woman who was killed in a traffic accident on February 17. According to authorities, the minor is accused of driving while intoxicated and not having a valid driver’s license when he struck another car, killing Patricia N. Russell, 55, of Oklahoma. Russell was pronounced dead ...

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A bill to convert Oklahoma's Workers' Compensation Court into an administrative system passed with an 8-2 vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee and is now headed to a floor vote before the full Senate. While supporters of Senate Bill 1062 were pleased with the vote, claiming that the measure "will help reduce costs; get workers timely, quality medical care; and make Oklahoma more competitive economically with our surrounding states," opponents of the bill have raised serious concerns about the effects that a change to an administrative workers' comp system could have on injured workers in Oklahoma. If you have suffered injuries in an on-the-job in Oklahoma City, or elsewhere in Oklahoma, consult our reputable workers' compensation attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center to discuss your legal options. With our lawyers on your side, you can protect your legal rights and ensure that you receive the workers' comp benefits you deserve for your injuries.

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An Oklahoma woman has filed a lawsuit against Fresenius Medical Care (FMC) and DaVita Inc., alleging that her mother’s death was caused by side effects of the dialysis drug GranuFlo. The complaint was brought by Rhonda Goff’s daughter, Shanterra Goff, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma on January 2, 2013. Two days after Goff filed ...

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