In Oklahoma hundreds of workers are injured and sometimes killed on the job everyday. Even though some of the most strict precautions and protection policies are put in place, hundreds of workers continue to get injured. Workers Compensation is a safety precaution put in place for these workers, ensuring that they will be provided with income while recovering from their injuries. However, workers compensation rarely provides enough money for most people to live on, and in many cases forces workers to return to their jobs while still being injured because their benefits have run out.
In addition, sometimes legitimate injury claims are denied for a variety of reasons including employers intimidating workers into not filing claims. Some workers might even be unaware of their right to receive compensation for their injuries. In some cases dishonest employers may attempt to bribe workers into forgoing a claim. These cases show the importance of having an experienced workers compensation lawyer to make sure that you get the most accurate information regarding your claim.
To learn more about workers compensation claims in Oklahoma, please visit the law firm of Atkins & Markoff at Oklahoma Lawyers .
Vinyl Chloride and Angiosarcoma
The chemical Vinyl Chloride has been historically known to create a number of health problems for decades even before it was known to cause angiosarcoma. The federal government was aware of the risk of Vinyl Chloride and had regulated workers to only be exposed to 500 ppm (part per million) a day. Because Angiosarcoma takes decades to fully develop, the initial studies of vinyl chloride were observing more obvious conditions like liver disease and degenerative bone disorders. In the late 1960’s the connection between Vinyl Chloride and Angiosarcoma presented itself as B.F. Goodrich workers were exposed to above average rates of the chemical. These workers had much higher rates of developing liver angiosarcoma. More studies were conducted after this initial discovery because it seemed strange that such a large number of workers in one plant could suffer from such a rare disease by coincidence.
Duragesic Pain Patch Recall
Last year on April 5th, 2004 Janssen Pharmaceutical Products announced that it was recalling several of their popular Duragesic pain control patches because of a major flaw that caused leakage of the active chemical fetanyl. One edge of the patch leaked fetanyl into the bloodstream, which is a chemical 100 times more potent than conventional morphine. Fetanyl is mostly used to combat the acute and debilitating pain that comes along with many forms of cancer. This recall affected almost 2.2 million patches and about 20% of those patches were still in active use.
Breast Augmentation: A Comprehensive Guide to Cosmetic Surgery
Breast augmentation is increasingly gaining popularity as a cosmetic procedure. With advancements in medical technology, there are now three primary techniques for this surgery. Your surgeon will help you determine the best approach based on your individual needs and goals.
