www.oklahomacitylawyers.org http://www.oklahomacitylawyers.org Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 How To Deal With An Auto Accident http://www.oklahomacitylawyers.org/2011/08/17/how-to-deal-with-an-auto-accident/ http://www.oklahomacitylawyers.org/2011/08/17/how-to-deal-with-an-auto-accident/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.oklahomacitylawyers.org/&p=10 There are several things that you need to do to deal with an auto accident. The first thing to do is to have an emergency kit in your glove compartment that includes pen, paper, disposable camera, and a medical card. The second thing to do is to try to get your car out of the traffic and on the side of the road. This helps to prevent even more injuries or accidents. The third thing to do is to exchange all of your important information like the other person’s name, number, address, and insurance company that was involved in the accident.

The fourth thing to do is to take pictures of all the damages to each vehicle and document everything that happened in the accident. Also you need to get the contact information from anyone who witnessed the accident. The fifth thing to do is to file a accident report. This helps speed up in the claim process with your insurance company. The sixth thing to do is to know everything that your insurance will cover like if they will pay for the towing of your vehicle or a replacement car. This can make the process go so much faster.

]]> http://www.oklahomacitylawyers.org/2011/08/17/how-to-deal-with-an-auto-accident/feed/ 0 How To Be Compensated For A Work Injury http://www.oklahomacitylawyers.org/2011/08/15/how-to-be-compensated-for-a-work-injury/ http://www.oklahomacitylawyers.org/2011/08/15/how-to-be-compensated-for-a-work-injury/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.oklahomacitylawyers.org/&p=9 If you are injured on the job you may be eligible to receive workmen’s or worker’s compensation. It is a benefit for employees to receive who are injured while performing their job duties.

Applying for worker’s compensation is different in each state but in most instances applying for it begins at the employer level. When you are injured on the job you first notify your direct supervisor who will then send you to an occupational medical facility or call 911 (if it is a life threatening accident).

A doctor determines the extent of your injuries and how long it will take to heal. They will also notify your employer if you need time off from work to recover and how much time is needed for recovery. The worker’s compensation benefits provide compensation for the lost wages and medical expenses while you recover.

Each state administers and provides oversight for the worker’s compensation laws of that state. Since the process will be different in each state you should educate yourself on your state’s worker’s compensation laws. This way you will know the requirements for and how to receive worker’s compensation in the event that you are injured while on the job.

]]> http://www.oklahomacitylawyers.org/2011/08/15/how-to-be-compensated-for-a-work-injury/feed/ 0 Slip And Fall And How To Seek Treatment http://www.oklahomacitylawyers.org/2011/08/14/slip-and-fall-and-how-to-seek-treatment/ http://www.oklahomacitylawyers.org/2011/08/14/slip-and-fall-and-how-to-seek-treatment/#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.oklahomacitylawyers.org/&p=8 Any injury that causes inability to work or pain and other suffering can be hard on a family, and a Slip and Fall is no exception. Before seeking treatment for this type of legal claim, be certain that the claim fits the definition for a Slip and Fall claim. This type of claim is based on negligence on the part of a business or property owner, that resulted in a slip, trip, or fall of an individual. There will most-likely be an investigation following an allegation of a Slip and Fall under one of two claims, both of which the property owner uses as a defense. One defense focuses on the owner’s innocence and takes into account due diligence, and comes to the conclusion that a proprietor using this due diligence would not have had time or ability to prevent the slip and fall. The other defense focuses on the failure of the injured person to prevent his or her injury. This uses the same concept of due diligence, but on the side of the individual. The injured individual should have been able to avoid this injury.

Once it has been determined that a true Slip and Fall claim exists, the first step to seeking treatment is choosing a doctor and a lawyer. Many individuals rely on their family physicians, who do not necessarily understand the legal side of their claim. It is prudent to seek a doctor who also has at least some background in legal studies. In choosing a lawyer, it is important to check out the lawyer’s education, verdicts, and background. For instance, how many times did he or she go to trial, and how many times did he or she settle for the best possible verdict? Was it the best verdict possible? A Slip and Fall injury can devastate a family, and it is important to do the research to get the best possible result for the individual and family.

]]> http://www.oklahomacitylawyers.org/2011/08/14/slip-and-fall-and-how-to-seek-treatment/feed/ 0 Stop Insurance Companies From Taking Advantage Of You http://www.oklahomacitylawyers.org/2011/08/10/stop-insurance-companies-from-taking-advantage-of-you/ http://www.oklahomacitylawyers.org/2011/08/10/stop-insurance-companies-from-taking-advantage-of-you/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.oklahomacitylawyers.org/&p=7 You have been involved in an auto accident. Your car has been demolished. Your insurance company offers to pay to have your auto repaired and to give you a rental car to use until it gets repaired. You are also assured by your insurance company that if the other driver is found to be at fault, they will get back the monies that they spent on fixing your car from the other driver’s insurance company. That sounds good to you especially if you are in the hospital recovering from the accident.
The facts are that the insurance company is taking advantage of you especially if you have a comprehensive policy that could be made to pay you for injuries if the other party is or is not found to be at fault. If you agree to allow your insurance company to fix your car, you will be turning over your rights to litigation to the insurance company which will leave them clear of paying you what you should be paid for your injuries.
If you get involved in an auto accident, don’t allow your insurance company to do anything until you talk to your lawyer and get him to agree or not to agree to the repairs on your car.

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