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Early this month, 24-year-old Stephanie Melgoza was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of aggravated DUI and two counts of aggravated reckless driving. Visibly intoxicated at the scene of the accident, she asked responding police officers, “So, I don’t go to school tomorrow is…

Establishing liability in a truck accident can be complex. This is because the trucking industry is characterized by multilayered relationships between truckers, trucking companies, loaders, insurers, and other parties. To sort out the mess, personal injury victims should consult with a skilled attorney after being injured in a truck accident….

Once an employee notifies their employer of a job-related injury, the employer must initiate a claim with their workers’ compensation insurer. If your employer fails to make their report, you may be at risk of losing the benefits you need to pay for your medical treatment and other expenses. Unfortunately,…

If your child was injured at school, you might be wondering whether the school can be held legally responsible. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to file a lawsuit seeking compensation. If a school is private, it can be sued for negligence, just like most other private entities….

Construction work is a dangerous industry. Construction workers encounter many hazards on a daily basis, including heavy machinery, sharp tools, and toxic substances. These inherent dangers make them susceptible to worksite injuries no matter how careful they might be – injuries that are often debilitating. Causes of Construction Injuries Construction…

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) onset date is a crucial factor in determining whether you are eligible for SSDI benefits. It is the date when your disabling condition makes you unable to work or perform any substantial gainful activity (SGA). The onset date determines the start of your period…

There are some key differences between workers’ compensation lawyers and personal injury claims, including the process, requirements, and benefits. Depending on your circumstances, you may be owed compensation from one or even both of the sources. To know which one you qualify for, you need to understand how workers’ comp…

If you are injured in an accident or unexpectedly ill and unable to work, you may wonder whether you are eligible for short-term disability benefits. The attorneys at Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons can help you understand whether you qualify, how to get short-term disability, and how it works. What…

The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) lists depression as a psychiatric disability, protecting you from discrimination in the workplace and potentially requiring your employer to make reasonable workplace accommodations. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has certain criteria that must be satisfied for an individual to qualify for disability benefits for depression. Depending on your…

When you get hurt, it’s normal to want to choose your doctor. The physician treating your injury is crucial in helping you recover, and you may already have your own doctor who you know and trust. But if you get hurt on the job, Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation rules make it…