As experienced Ponca City Workers’ Compensation attorneys, we want you to be aware of changes in benefits that could increase your treatment options. Chiropractic care focuses on improving your body’s alignment. It is a potentially useful therapy for workers who suffer back and neck injuries and practitioners claim it helps the body heal from a …
Amazon Workers Fear Workers’ Comp
Unreasonable demands and workloads put Amazon fulfillment center workers at risk every day. It may take the involvement of an Oklahoma workers’ compensation attorney to get the benefits these injured workers deserve. Amazon has been in the news a lot lately, especially with concerns about warehouse accidents and workers’ compensation claims. Amazon prides itself on …
Is My Job Following COVID-19 Safety Protocol?
Employers can be held liable for failing to follow safety protocols that reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19. As case counts continue to climb, there is ongoing concern about ways people can protect themselves against COVID-19. School and business closures early in the pandemic helped to reduce the risks. Now that most places have reopened, …
What Can I Do If My Insurance Company Denies My Workers’ Comp Claim?
Oklahoma has three different processes for appealing an insurance company’s denial of a workers’ compensation claim, depending on when the injury occurred and whether the employer has opted out of the workers’ compensation system. Getting workers’ compensation to cover your medical bills for a work injury or occupational disease is supposed to be easy, but …
Does Workers’ Comp Cover Offsite Injuries?
Workers’ compensation may or may not cover accidental injuries that took place in the parking lot of your workplace or while you were running work-related errands, depending on whether you were on the clock. Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance must pay for the treatment of injuries that you suffer while working at your place of …
Is COVID-19 Infection an Occupational Disease?
As of the fall of 2021, Oklahoma does not consider COVID-19 infection an occupational disease, and therefore COVID-19 illnesses are not compensable under Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation laws. Workers’ compensation benefits are not just for traumatic injuries resulting from accidents that happen on the job. Any illness or injury is compensable under workers’ compensation laws as …
What is the Statute of Limitations on a Workers’ Compensation Claim in OK?
Time limitations impact your rights after a workplace accident. A statute of limitations refers to the deadlines imposed upon private parties or government, restricting the amount of time they have to take action in a legal proceeding. These laws apply to almost every type of case you can imagine, from car accidents and personal injury …
New Oklahoma Law to Make it Easier for First Responders to Receive Workers’ Compensation for COVID-19
A new Oklahoma law, which was filed on February 1, 2021, would change the rules for obtaining workers’ compensation benefits for first responders who acquire COVID-19 while performing their duties. What is House Bill 2236 in Oklahoma? House Bill 2236, authored by Rep. Stan May, would make it easier for first responders who acquire the …
How Does a Lien Affect My Workers’ Comp?
If you have received workers’ compensation benefits from a third party, see why your employer may file a lien for reimbursement. If you have been injured in the workplace, you can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ comp benefits help pay for medical bills and lost wages caused by a workplace accident. When …
How Long Can I Receive Medical Care if I Have Been on Workers’ Comp?
Is there a limit as to how long you can receive medical treatment and benefits? It can be frustrating to be injured on the job. You may have a lot of questions about the workers’ compensation process. On top of everything else, you may be concerned about your medical treatment, especially if you suffered a …
