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- New CDC Director to Target Opioids - by New CDC Director Dr. Redfield has set his sights onto fighting the ever-growing opioid epidemic. Citing this as one of the top priorities for his agency, Dr. Redfield plans to decrease opioid abuse in the country by enacting strict guidelines for opioid prescription as well as improving the ...
Views: 354 - Now Pursuing School Districts for Juul Mass Tort - by While e-cigarettes were once thought as a safer alternative to smoking tobacco cigarettes, studies have found that they are in fact more dangerous. With its trendy design and enticing variety of flavors, teens are one of the biggest markets using Juul devices.
One Juul pod contains 59 ...
Views: 425 - Parent of molested child files lawsuit against Tulsa Public Schools, three staff members - by The lawsuit, filed Monday in Tulsa federal court, claims Tulsa Public Schools and three Thoreau employees recognized the inappropriate actions of Brian Christian Drabek but failed to take corrective action.
The lawsuit was filed by the mother on behalf of her daughter, who was 12 years old ...
Views: 382 - Rollover Accident - by A report from the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration showed that more than 50 percent of all single-vehicle accident fatalities involve rollover accidents. Each year, more than 10,000 Americans die in rollover accidents. The report also stated that rollover accidents make ...
Views: 538 - ROUNDUP SETTLEMENT | Fulmersill - by Monsanto has agreed to a settlement program with our law firm, which is going to allow you to potentially resolve your claim. This is going to be a long process, but we are here to assist you every step of the way and will provide updated information as this process progresses forward.
Do I ...
Views: 562 - Roundup: What You Need to Know About the Potential Links to Cancer - by Glyphosate was synthesized and brought to market by Monsanto in 1974 as the active ingredient of its new weed-killer, Roundup. In the decades that followed, the use of Roundup and other glyphosate-containing weed-killers exploded. This was mostly due to the introduction of genetically modified, ...
Views: 349 - Starting Your Case with Fulmer Sill - by When you work with Fulmer Sill, we want to know about anything that may affect your case so we can help protect you from it. We value communication and will work to understand every important detail of your case.
In terms of our intake process, your communication with us is invaluable. We ...
Views: 433 - Submit Your Entry to Fulmer Sill’s Photo Challenge! - by Let’s have some fun! These unusual times we find ourselves in have provided many of us with stolen time to spend with those we love the most – our families. As our next challenge, we would like to see how you are making the most of your time while social distancing. Show us how you and your ...
Views: 316 - Summer Safety Tips - by With the summer season upon us, we wanted to take a moment to share some summer safety tips. As injury attorneys, we see all sorts of cases and hope by sharing these tips we can help prevent some injuries.
Heat Safety
On hot and humid days, it’s important to stay hydrated and listen to your ...
Views: 589 - Summer Scene Recap - by Summer is in full swing and our team here at Fulmer Sill recently had the opportunity to celebrate the changing season in the heart of Oklahoma City without closest friends. Our Summer Scene event was wildly successful and it was rewarding to see so many smiling faces enjoying one another’s ...
Views: 380 - Support Oklahoma’s Unwanted Pets with The Bella Foundation - by “Our local animal shelter serves more than 24,000 pets each year. Without the help of local rescue partnerships many of these dogs would face euthanasia due to pet overpopulation in Oklahoma and there being nowhere for them to go. Bella SPCA, with the help of our foster homes, is able to help ...
Views: 366 - Team Spotlight: Jenna Nguyen, Strategic Communications Coordinator - by We’re excited to welcome Jenna Nguyen to the Fulmer Sill team. As Strategic Communications Coordinator, she will be working closely with the team on marketing and business development opportunities. Her creative drive is already proving to be an asset in her new role and for our Firm.
Born in ...
Views: 388 - The Benefits of Hiring a Truck Accident Attorney - by Most people will become involved in a car accident at some point in their lives. But when an accident includes a semi-truck, the outcome is almost always catastrophic. One of the best choices you can make following such a crash is to seek the help of an experienced trucking accident ...
Views: 445 - The Dangerous Side Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - by In our personal injury practice, it is common for clients to come to us with complaints of dizziness, headaches and confusion following a car crash. We are always suspicious that these symptoms might indicate a concussion or brain injury, whether they hit their head in the crash or lost ...
Views: 573 - The Importance of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Coverage - by Recently, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed when I came across a photo my friend Jane had posted. In the photo, Jane is dressed in a blue hospital gown, sitting on a hospital bed. She is wearing a cast on her arm. On either side of Jane are her teenage children with their arms wrapped ...
Views: 316 - The Latest Coronavirus Developments for Insurance Attorneys - by The insurance industry is feeling the pressure from the global coronavirus pandemic. As business owners are forced to close their doors due to state-mandated “stay at home” orders, many business owners are unsure as to when or whether they will be able to reopen their doors.
As we recently ...
Views: 394 - Tips for Back to School Safety - by With a lot of children headed back to school, there will be more congestion on the streets. More buses, more cars, more pedestrians and more cyclists will all be sharing the roads. As experienced injury attorneys, we can’t stress how important it is to keep best safety practices top of ...
Views: 474 - Tips for Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney in Oklahoma - by Choosing a law firm to represent your personal injury case can be stressful. Our job to is help alleviate that stress so that you can focus on what’s most important –your health.
As experienced personal injury attorneys, we want to share our top tips for hiring a personal injury attorney in ...
Views: 462 - Tips to Stay Safe this Holiday Season - by It’s the holiday season, and if you love being festive, then it’s time to start decking the halls! The last thing you want during this happy time of year is to face an injury. To minimized injuries and accidents, we’ve gathered a few tips to help keep you safe and filled with holiday ...
Views: 351 - Traumatic Brain Injuries – Fulmer Sill is Here to Help - by A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as any trauma to the head that causes a disturbance in the normal functions of your brain. Sometimes referred to as a “silent epidemic,” TBIs often go unnoticed since they aren’t always caused by penetration of the skull.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) ...
Views: 360 - Types of Rental Car Insurance | Personal Injury Lawyer OKC - by Here is a breakdown of the most common types of insurance offered by rental car companies:
Collision Damage Waiver: This will cover damage you caused to the car. There may be some exclusions about what is covered and/or specifics causes of damage.
Liability Insurance: This will cover damage ...
Views: 570 - Uloric® | Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices| Fulmer Sill attorneys - by Uloric® (Febuxostat) is a medication used to treat gout, which is a debilitating type of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in the blood and causes inflammation in the joints. Uloric treats gout by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase, which reduces the amount of uric acid in the ...
Views: 454 - Understanding Mass Torts vs Class Action Lawsuits - by Mass torts and class-action lawsuits can sometimes get confusing. We are here to help you understand the difference, and how we can help if you find yourself facing either of these situations.
A tort is a civil wrong committed by a person or company that results in some sort of harm to ...
Views: 363 - Understanding Pharmaceutical Cases - by In pharmaceutical cases, you’re not just helping your family, but you can be holding drug companies accountable so they conduct changes in the future and prevent harm to others. Although we may be working with many clients, we treat your case unique as you deserve your day in court.
I’d like to ...
Views: 408 - Updates Regarding Coronavirus and Office Closure - by Dear Valued Friends and Clients:
Fulmer Sill is committed to continuing the important work we are doing for you amidst the coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic. With the input and guidance from the State Department of Health (DOH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Fulmer ...
Views: 390 - Vote “No” on SB-1016 - by I’m just a bill…sitting here at the [Oklahoma State Capitol].” A real-life version of Schoolhouse Rock has been playing out this week at Fulmer Sill as we educate your Senators on the devastating effects SB 1016 would have on long-standing Oklahoma law and on Oklahomans who have elected to ...
Views: 358 - We’re Currently Evaluating Cases Against Stryker’s STAR Ankle Components Breaking in Patients - by ATTENTION Physicians & Referral Attorneys,
Our team is currently evaluating cases relating to Stryker’s Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR™ Ankle) components breaking in patients. The FDA recently reported some patients have experienced a plastic component of the device breaking, as ...
Views: 359 - What are the common Construction Defects? - by In an effort to save money, builders may seek out of cheaper construction products that appear to meet the same standard as construction materials used in past jobs. However, only time will tell if the materials or equipment used was of the same quality as more expensive counterparts, leaving ...
Views: 540 - What does a bad faith lawsuit and why should you care? - by Oklahoma Insurance companies have a duty of good faith. When handling your claims, they must treat you reasonably, promptly and they must thoroughly investigate your case. If you feel this hasn’t been executed by your insurance company, you may have a bad faith lawsuit.
In the state of ...
Views: 394 - What is a Bad Faith Insurance Claim? - by Insurance companies are required to adequately and timely investigate a claim. If you feel your insurance company has not done this, you need an experience attorney that can handle your bad faith lawsuit. When you question insurance, think Fulmer Sill.
Oftentimes when a loss occurs, the ...
Views: 449 - What Is a Bad-Faith Lawsuit - by An insurance policy is a contractual agreement used to indemnify individuals and businesses for covered losses. It is a contract that binds both parties to a set of terms –an insured pays premiums in exchange for the insurance company’s promise to pay benefits under the terms of the policy when ...
Views: 399 - What is GAP Coverage? - by It is a known fact that when you purchase or lease a vehicle, it depreciates in value as soon as you drive it out of the lot. Most vehicles lose 20% of their value within the first year.
If you only put down a small deposit when you financed or leased your vehicle, the amount of your loan ...
Views: 406 - What is GAP Coverage? - by It is a known fact that when you purchase or lease a vehicle, it depreciates in value as soon as you drive it out of the lot. Most vehicles lose 20% of their value within the first year.
If you only put down a small deposit when you financed or leased your vehicle, the amount of your loan ...
Views: 410 - What is Insurance? - by Insurance coverage is a technical and confusing area of the law, but it impacts almost every single person at some point in his or her life. When an insurance coverage dispute arises between an insured and an insurer, it’s important to have experienced lawyers on your side to advise and ...
Views: 404 - What is paid vs. incurred medical expenses? - by Our experienced attorneys can determine what medical bills you are entitled to cover, whether the requirements under the paid versus incurred rule have been met and the best strategies to present your damages.
The amount you’re entitled to collect for your medical expenses seems like a simple ...
Views: 567 - What is the Oklahoma Car Accident Statue of Limitations - by If you’ve been in a car accident, there are probably many questions running through your head about your options. One of the most important things to take into consideration after your accident is the Oklahoma car accident statute of limitations. As personal injury attorneys specializing in car ...
Views: 495 - What is Wrongful Death? Here’s What You Need to Know - by A wrongful death claim is a specific kind of personal injury claim.When someone dies due to the fault of another individual or entity, the family of the victim may be entitled to a wrongful death lawsuit. Wrongful death suits can involve all types of fatal accidents ranging from car crashes to ...
Views: 359 - What Questions Insurance Company Should Ask from you? - by Your insurance company should do the necessary investigation to figure out what were you like before a crash and what you are like after this crash. The difference between those two is what your insurance claim is all about.
What questions should your insurance company be asking you? The ...
Views: 359 - What Questions Should I Ask My Personal Injury Attorney? - by When considering a personal injury lawsuit, you likely have many questions on your mind. It’s important to work with a firm who will take the time to answer your questions and will do so thoroughly so that you can move forward with an understanding of the process and a sense of ease.
Here are ...
Views: 418 - What To Do If Your Claim For Life Insurance Benefits Has Been Denied - by A life insurance policy is a contract between the policyholder and the insurance company, stating that if the policyholder dies, the life insurance company will pay their beneficiaries a certain amount of money as stated in the contract.
Unfortunately, insurance companies will look for any ...
Views: 456 - What to Know About Personal Injury Lawsuit Court Procedures - by Many of our personal injury lawsuits settle without the need for litigation. Should your case require the filing of a lawsuit against the at-fault party(-ies), Fulmer Sill stands ready to guide you through the litigation process.
To help ease your mind and provide you with a better ...
Views: 464 - What to Know About Winter Trucking Accidents - by As the colder months approach, so does the harsh winter weather. Snowy, icy, and slushy roads are difficult to navigate. Last winter Oklahoma saw unprecedented storms that brought with them numerous accidents, many serious, and wreaked havoc on our roads.
As personal injury attorneys, we’ve ...
Views: 378 - What You Need to Know About Lorsban - by Has your child been exposed to Chlorpyrifos, the active ingredient used in the insecticide Lorsban? If so, there are some important details you should know.
What is Lorsban?
Lorsban is the market name for Chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate insecticide patented in 1966 by Dow Chemical ...
Views: 453 - What You Need to Know About the Latest Baby Food Manufacturers Congressional Investigation - by Parents across the country are astounded by the latest baby food report. According to a new congressional investigation, leading baby food companies have knowingly sold baby food that contained high levels of toxic metals. The toxic metals include arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury.
What Are ...
Views: 438 - What You Need to Know about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - by The brain is the most complex part of the human body. This three-pound organ is the seat of all intelligence, interpreter of the senses, initiator of body movement, and controller of behavior. Lying in its bony shell and washed by protective fluid, the brain is the source of all the qualities ...
Views: 503 - Who Is Liable in an Uber or Lyft Accident? - by Over the last few years, ride-sharing has become a preferred method of transportation for many people in Oklahoma. As more and more Uber and Lyft drivers take to the streets, the likelihood of being involved in an accident with one of them is increasing. Whether you are passenger in a ride-share ...
Views: 558 - Who is Liable in my Personal Injury Case? - by One of the most frequent questions we get asked is, who is liable for the damages in my personal injury case? The answer is – it varies with each case and sometimes there is more than one potential source of recovery. It is important to determine who is (and who isn’t) responsible to ensure you ...
Views: 483 - Your Heartburn Medicine Has Been Removed from Store Shelves – What Should You Do for Relief? - by If you suffer from heartburn and rely on Zantac for relief, it’s important you stop taking it immediately. The FDA recently recalled all Zantac products due to the potential of exposure to unacceptable levels of NDMA, a probable human carcinogen that can cause cancer.
Don’t worry because ...
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