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A 3-month-old North Carolina girl was killed earlier this month when the family dog attacked and bit her multiple times on the head. Dixie Jennings was bitten by a single dog that belonged to her family, and, according to the medical examiner, died from head and brain injuries inflicted by the dangerous dog. The breed of dog involved in the ...

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An Oklahoma man convicted in September of sexual abuse involving a child has been formally sentenced to 30 years in prison, despite the fact that he recanted the written statement he gave investigators when he was first accused of the crime. The felony charge, which involved accusations of the man having sex with his adopted teenage daughter, requires that he ...

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According to AAA Oklahoma, somewhere around 500,000 Oklahomans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving holiday, in addition to many out-of-state travelers who will share OK highways as they head to family celebrations around the country. These impressive estimates have prompted serious concerns about the risk of motor vehicle collisions and Oklahoma drunk driving accidents, which is always a concern during ...

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Struggling with overwhelming debt is devastating enough, but when you are sued because you owe a person or business money, a portion of your hard-earned money could end up being garnished to pay back that creditor, and that can be even worse. When someone gets a judgment against you, they will get a court order requiring your employer to pay 25% of your gross wages directly to the creditor, and this is what is known as wage garnishment. Unfortunately, there is little your employer can do at this point; he or she has to follow the court order and garnish your wages, or risk getting in trouble with the court. There is something you can do though – file for bankruptcy. If your wages are being garnished because you owe a creditor, bankruptcy could be a good option for you. Contact our bankruptcy attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center today to discuss your legal options.

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A fatal car accident in Love County, Oklahoma early in the morning on November 19, resulted in the death of one teenager and injured another Oklahoma teen, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) reported. According to the police report, driver fatigue may have played a role in the fatal Oklahoma car accident, a factor that causes far too many injuries and ...

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According to a national study, Oklahoma's workers' compensation system is considered one of the worst in the country, adding to concerns that high workers' comp costs may result in Oklahoma businesses leaving the state. The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services conducted a biennial study ranking workers' compensation rates in all fifty states and Washington D.C., indicating that, despite reform attempts, OK workers' comp rates continue to be among the most expensive in the country, with the sixth highest premiums in the United States. If you have been injured in a workplace accident in Oklahoma, consult our knowledgeable workers' comp attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center today to explore your compensation options.

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One important factor to consider when filing for bankruptcy protection is whether the claims that creditors hold against you are secured or unsecured claims. According to the Bankruptcy Code, a claim is a "right to payment, whether or not such right is reduced to judgment, liquidated, unliquidated, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, legal, equitable or secured." In other words, a claim in terms of bankruptcy includes almost any right to payment that a creditor might have against a debtor. In a typical Oklahoma bankruptcy case, claims may include credit card debt, medical bills, car loans, mortgages, tax debts and more. If you think filing for bankruptcy in Oklahoma might be a good option for you, contact our experienced bankruptcy attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center to discuss the specifics of Oklahoma bankruptcy protection and what steps you can take to improve your financial situation.

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The family of a Georgia man who suffered a fatal heart attack following dialysis treatment has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Fresenius Medical Care (FMC), claiming that problems with the company’s two dialysis products – GranuFlo and NaturaLyte – caused the man’s sudden death. The complaint, filed by the son of Harold Bolton, Sr. in the U.S. District Court ...

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Earlier this month, an Oklahoma appellate court reversed a lower-court decision, ruling that convicting the defendant in the case would violate both state and federal double jeopardy laws. The criminal case in question involved an Oklahoma man who was sentenced to life in prison on a conviction for making lewd or indecent proposals to a child, and sentenced to another ...

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Oklahoma is taking a hard stance on the use of illegal drugs among welfare recipients, and under a new law put into effect on November 1, 2012, anyone on welfare caught using drugs will be kicked out of the program. The original welfare bill was passed by Oklahoma lawmakers and signed into law back in May, and the Department of ...

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