Workers Find Little Help With Restaurant Injury Claims
There are horror stories of workers injured on the job and these injuries being severely mismanaged, many of them associated with the restaurant industry. In fact, it has become such a problem that KCRW launched an investigative series which examines the systemic issues and failures of this industry when it comes to workers’ compensation and […]
Tornadoes & Insurance Claims in Oklahoma
Anyone who lives in Oklahoma knows that tornadoes and severe weather damage are things we have to worry about here. In fact, just recently in May, several residents in the southern part of the state suffered serious property damage when severe storms, including tornadoes, moved through the area, ultimately leading to the death of two […]
Extended Car Warranties, Third Parties, and Corruption
Chances are you’ve received numerous letters in the mail indicating that the warranty on your car is about to expire and you can renew it for the “low” price of several hundred dollars a year. Given that the average vehicle on the road today is approximately 11.4 years old with a significant number of miles […]
Update on Lawsuit Against Oklahoma Insurance Company That Denied Coverage to Cancer Patients
As we reported in June, the problem of insurers being out of date when it comes to the latest technologies to treat disease is an ongoing issue, but unfortunately, it can also sometimes make the difference between life and death for those who suffer from particular conditions. In this particular incidence, it is a cancer […]
Toyota Recall Escalates With New Airbag Manufacturer
While public concern over faulty airbags produced by Takata has now been underway for some time, in late June, concern escalated as another recall took place, this time based on a different airbag manufacturer: Autoliv. While there have not yet been the number of injuries and deaths associated with the series of recalls (namely Takata), […]
Professional Athletes’ Insurance Policies and the Long-term Effects of Concussions
A case filed in July by former Carolina Panther (NFL) Safety Haruki Nakamura brings to light the issues that some experience each year concerning filing injury claims, but professional athletes, in particular, have long been frustrated by. Nakamura claims that his insurance company subjected him to near-impossible procedures concerning his claim that he suffered a […]
Insurance Claims After Hail Storms: What You Need to Know
Many would likely be surprised to find out that hail and wind damage are the most frequently filed homeowners insurance claims, and, on average, cost over $8,000 per claim. If you live in the Midwest or western states (like Nebraska, Colorado, or Wyoming), you have likely dealt with this issue, as, each year, those states […]
Innovative Technology & Insurance Claims
By now, most have heard about “self-driving technology” and the innovation it promises to offer us. However, a recent fatality involving one of the Tesla autopilot vehicles has many not only questioning the safety of this new technology but also asking about the related insurance claims, as well; specifically, is technology moving too fast for the protection the […]
Veterans’ Claims Mishandled and Reexamined
In June, the Department of Veterans affairs announced that close to 25,000 veterans from all over the country were now eligible to have their traumatic brain injury claims re-examined after finding that these claims were had not been properly evaluated the first time around. Sadly, traumatic brain injuries have been described as the “signature wound[s]” for […]
State Workers’ Compensation Lawsuit Filed
Oklahoma state employees currently receive workers’ compensation coverage under a state plan, rather than contracting with an insurance company. Taxpayers have filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of the state’s insurance plan and demanding that changes be made. Consolidated Workers’ Compensation Program The workers’ compensation plan for Oklahoma state employees, called the Consolidated Workers’ Compensation Program, was […]
