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.
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Are you ready for the new year to begin? With 2021 quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about goals for the new year. While most of us make resolutions to better our lifestyle and take care of ourselves, why not consider legal resolutions as well?
Here are our top 3 legal new year ... Views: 325
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.
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The state of Massachusetts has filed a lawsuit against several executives of the Purdue Pharma company. Ms. Judy Lewent, a current director of GlaxoSmithKline, is included as a defendant in these allegations. This lawsuit marks a new development in opioid litigations as it targets individuals ... Views: 321
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.
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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.
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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: 316
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.
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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: 314
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: 313
We’re thrilled to share that members of our team have been recognized by 405 Magazine as Top Attorneys of 2020! To be included in this guide, you must exemplify a strong reputation, a proven track record and be recommended by their colleagues.
Andrea Rust and Jacob Rowe have both been ... Views: 310
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.
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“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: 307
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.
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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: 304
Fulmer Sill is proud to have our Law Clerk, Peyton Howell’s article featured in the April edition of Living Safer Magazine! Read the article here:
Millennial. This word can have a drastically different meaning, depending on who you ask. Say the word to anyone over the age of forty and they ... Views: 302
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: 302
Seldom when we first hear about a car crash do we instantly think it involves a large truck such as an 18-wheeler. We learn about a crash and just assume it involves two passenger vehicles. But crashes involving large trucks happen more often than you might think. According to the most recent ... Views: 301
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: 301
We’re excited to announce that two of our advertising pieces have been nominated for Golden Gavel Awards! The Golden Gavel Awards are presented by The National Trial Lawyers and the ceremony will be held at The National Trial Lawyers Summit on January 21st, 2020 in Miami, Florida.
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The holiday season is here, and gift giving is on our minds more than ever. Here at Fulmer Sill, we believe in giving back to our local community. This year we have decided to work hand in hand with Oklahoma City’s fight to end homelessness.
The Homeless Alliance works to end long-term ... Views: 299
This month is a celebration of our beloved Mothers and the strength and intelligence of the women in our lives. This is no different in our firm! We are so proud of the women we are lucky enough to call not only co-workers, but friends.
At Fulmer Sill, we are lucky to have a diverse team and ... Views: 299
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: 298
Submissions Open from Wednesday, April 1st – April 8th | Winner announced April 15th | Post on Facebook and Instagram using #FSartChallenge.
Looking for a fun way to spend time with your family while social distancing? Have you been spending your weekends on a special art project you’d love ... Views: 297
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: 295
As many families prepare for the start of school, it’s important to not only buy school supplies and clothes, but also to discuss safety. With increased traffic around school grounds, it is imperative to ensure the safety of parents and children alike. Here are some useful safety tips as the new ... Views: 294
Following a global safety information concern from the FDA, breast implant manufacturer Allergan recently announced a voluntary worldwide recall of BIOCELL® textured breast implants and tissue expanders. The recall includes both BIOCELL® saline-filled and silicone-filled textured breast implants ... Views: 293
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: 293
Fulmer Sill is pleased to provide you with this copy of Living Safer. This publication is produced in collaboration with a growing community of respected legal professionals, industry experts and consumer advocates called The Injury Board, all committed to improving everyone’s quality of life by ... Views: 291
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: 291
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: 290
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: 288
Hazards are everywhere. However, most of us have become accustomed to them, overlooking their existence without even realizing it. Though you might not view your work or home environment as particularly ‘hazardous’, dangers are often there – with most being entirely avoidable! Read on to ... Views: 285
As experienced attorneys in dangerous drug cases, we’re here to help offer as much knowledge and assistance we can. Often times our clients come to us with questions so we hope this will help those who are beginning their Zantac injury cases.
Here are three of the most frequently asked ... Views: 282
In honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month, we want to take this opportunity to talk about possible prevention strategies for traumatic brain injuries, especially as it relates to young adults and their parents. For many teenagers getting their driver’s license is a rite of passage. It is both an ... Views: 275
Many people would like to assume that slavery and human trafficking ended a century ago with a single constitutional amendment. However, human trafficking has always existed. Until recently, it has been largely invisible in the United States. Only in the last ten years or so have people started ... Views: 274
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, August 30, 2021 – The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) ruled last week that chlorpyrifos, the active ingredient in the insecticide Lorsban, will be banned effective February of next year, 2022.
For decades, health organizations have been pushing for the ... Views: 272
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.
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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: 269
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: 265
Stryker Orthopaedics is known for the development and manufacture of specialty surgical products and other medical supplies for health care around the world. They have manufactured scores of medical devices and joint replacement products, most of which have been successful; however some of the ... Views: 264
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: 257
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.
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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: 251
Spring is a time for new beginnings and that is certainly true for our team’s soon-to-be college and high school graduates! We celebrate the achievements of our children and staff members and are excited to see what they will contribute as the new generation of business leaders.
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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: 234
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: 226
As the COVID pandemic continues nationwide, local merchants, restaurateurs, and community members are still feeling the impact of an uncertain economy and fears over what may come next.
To help support the community, the Injury Board’s Day Of Action – The Community Resource Project – will ... Views: 209