An Oklahoma Nursing Home and its conglomerate operator were found guilty of neglecting a Marlow woman and ultimately causing her death. The Jury unanimously awarded $1 million. Wanda Brisco had suffered from mental illness nearly all of her life. When her mental...
We’ve all seen it before. You’re driving along, minding your surroundings and obeying traffic laws like a good driver. You come upon another car that keeps drifting into your lane, straddling the line and back again, and you rightfully start to worry. Worse still, you...
You can never be too careful behind the wheel. Every morning commute, every trip to the grocery store, carries the risk of a serious car collision. Even if you’re a good driver, you just can’t account for other drivers. Think about how bad the average driver is, and...
Winter is coming and the weather will soon follow to make life difficult for motorists all over. Whether it’s rain, sleet, snow or ice, winter presents all sorts of problems that can cause car wrecks. No matter how safe you drive, you simply can’t account for...
Having an elderly loved one in a nursing home or assisted-living facility is a difficult position to be in. By and large, it’s what’s best for everyone, but there still might be lingering feelings of guilt and helplessness. In these situations, peace of mind is...
Here’s how it is supposed to go: You pay an insurance company every month so you’re protected in the event of a car wreck. When the wreck happens, the insurance company gives you money or replaces the damaged goods. Contract fulfilled. In theory, it sounds good. In...
The COVID-19 pandemic has left much of the world reeling. While it’s a gravely serious concern for everyone, the elderly and infirm are particularly vulnerable. As of July 9, 1,129 residents and 677 staff members have been infected across Oklahoma nursing homes and...
Accidents happen and can result in serious injuries. Maybe you were rear-ended at an intersection and hurt your neck, or you slipped on liquid at the store and broke your leg. These injuries can have a big impact on daily life and affect your ability to work or...
There’s no way around it. Insurance is mandatory. Whether it’s for you, your home or your car, you pay your premium each month hoping that you’ll never need to file a claim. But when that fateful day does come and you need your insurance company’s help, you expect...
Many people walk about daily life without thinking or worrying about a car hitting them. But collisions involving pedestrians can cause severe and life-threatening injuries. Victims may need hospitalization and intensive physical therapy that can last for months if...
