Oklahoma ranked 11th for dangers to workers
Workplace deaths in this country have risen over the last few years with the expansion of employment, labor, and the economy. Oklahoma was ranked as the 11th most dangerous state for workers in 2018 in a recent survey of all the states by AdvisorSmith,. This data reflects the importance of seeking workers’ compensation for work-related […]
What are some common workers’ compensation defenses?
A workplace injury can leave you facing a wide range of struggles. You might be left unable to work for a period of time and your medical expenses might be through the roof. Coping with these financial stressors can become overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with the pain from your injury. While workers’ compensation benefits […]
Different types of workers’ compensation benefits in Oklahoma
Workers’ compensation benefits can help injured workers through a challenging time following a workplace injury. It is important for injured workers and their families to know exactly what types of benefits they may be able to receive through workers’ compensation. Types of workers’ compensation benefits There are several types of workers’ compensation benefits available to […]
Temporary total disability workers’ compensation and time limits
When Oklahoma workers are injured on the job and need workers’ compensation benefits, their injuries might not be so severe that they are off the job permanently. However, they will need a certain amount of time to recover. With Temporary Total Disability (TTD), the benefits will be paid for a limited duration. A physician decides […]
What benefits are available to those with permanent injuries?
If you suffer from a job-related injury or illness in Oklahoma, causing you to become permanently disabled, you may be eligible to pursue workers’ compensation benefits. It is important to understand what benefits those with a permanent disability can seek. Permanent partial impairment benefits One benefit that might be sought by those with a permanent, […]
The reasons for a workers’ compensation denial
The risk of injury is always there, even if a person’s job is not inherently dangerous. Thus, workers in Oklahoma and elsewhere may suffer injuries or illnesses whether they are working in an office, factory, construction site or any other work environment that is indoors or outdoors. Because workplace incidents could occur even when negligence […]
Overview of wage benefits available through work comp
A Tulsa resident who gets hurt or sickened at work may wonder how she is going to make ends meet while she is recovering. After all, paid time off might not last more than a couple of weeks. While laws are in place to protect a person’s job while they are off due to an […]
Common occupational diseases that lead to workers’ compensation
An occupational disease is one which arises from the exposure to something in the workplace. That exposure then causes a disease to develop, sometimes requiring lifelong treatment. There are numerous ways this can take place, but there are a few that seem to be more common than others. The CDC has identified a list of […]
Workplace injuries can occur at home
Since March, there was an enormous increase in workers telecommuting or working from home which may become more permanent. But the home is not exempt from workplace injuries and at-home workers may be able eligible for workers’ compensation. Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation is an insurance program that pays benefits for employees injured on the job. A […]
Injuries that may qualify for workers’ compensation
A workplace injury is a major problem for a Tulsa resident. Aside from the pain they may suffer from their ailment, they must also deal with potentially having to take time off work to seek medical treatment and to recuperate. Unlike injuries that happen on a worker’s personal time, workplace injuries may be compensable by […]