Stipe Injury Law Blog

No one has the right to decide what job you can do except you and your doctor. Having a disability does not prevent you from having a job. Many people with disabilities work and have jobs that vary with their abilities and limitations. It is the employee’s choice whether or not to disclose their disability to their employer.

There are several laws that protect individuals with disabilities. The law most people are familiar with is the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The purpose of the act was to put an end to the discrimination disabled people were faced with. Discrimination is said to occur when a disabled person is treated less favorably due to their disability. The ADA requires employers with more than 15 employees to make reasonable accommodations that allow a qualified job applicant with a disability to complete the application process or a disabled employee to carry out the duties of the job. It is illegal to require a medical examination prior to a job offer being made.

If you live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or the surrounding area and you think you or a loved one has suffered discrimination under the Americans With Disabilities Act guidelines, please contact an experienced disability law attorney at Stipe Injury Law today to schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your concerns and to protect your legal rights under the law.

People who have been injured by an unsafe or defective product may be eligible for compensation. When a product is defective and causes an injury or death, the manufacturer, designer or distributor may be held legally responsible.

Product liability law is complex so it is important to consult an experienced attorney if you have been affected by a defective product. There are time limits for filing claims and an experienced attorney will ensure your claim is filed quickly and competently.

Some of the most serious instances of defective product injuries in recent years have been those involving automobiles, pharmaceuticals, faulty medical devices and tires. Defective products, however, may be found in every consumer product area available. Dangerous and defective toys, appliances, seat belts and power tools are a few that come to mind. The injuries that occur may range from minor lacerations to serious and life-threatening injuries or loss of life.

If you or someone you love was injured or killed because of a defective product and you live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or the surrounding area, please contact an experienced defective product attorney at Stipe Injury Law today to schedule a confidential consultation to learn all about your legal rights and whether or not you are entitled to compensation.

Premises liability holds owners of property legally responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on their property. Premises liability claims range from slip and fall accidents to injuries suffered on an amusement park ride.

Premises liability accidents can occur from falling objects, a broken sidewalk, a poorly lit stairway, an unsecured parking garage or any number of scenarios. Determining liability will depend on whether the owner of the property knew the hazardous or dangerous condition existed and failed to correct it, or at least should have known about the hazardous or dangerous condition and failed to correct it.

If you are injured on someone else's property, the owner of the property many be liable for your injuries, and if you are a property owner and someone is injured on your property you may find yourself held liable for their injuries. An experienced premises liability attorney should be consulted in either case to protect your legal rights.

Premises liability cases will often allow damages for pain and suffering, lost wages and medical expenses. Premises liability may also compensate survivors in the event of a death as a result of an injury.

If you live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or the surrounding area and you or someone you care about was injured or killed on someone else's property, please contact an experienced premises liability attorney at Stipe Injury Law today to schedule a confidential consultation to make certain your legal rights are protected.