We help Oklahoma truck drivers recover compensation when accidents and injuries occur.
Truck drivers face numerous hazards every day on the job. Between the time they spend on the road and the physical tasks required of them, work accidents are a common occurrence. For truck drivers in Oklahoma, the injuries they suffer as a result have a tendency to be severe. In these situations, our experienced Ponca City workers’ compensation attorneys are here to help. At BDIW Law, we fight to get truck drivers and their family members the benefits they are entitled to for lost wages, medical costs, and other expenses.
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SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY TODAYWork-Related Accidents and Injuries Involving Truck Drivers
Driving a truck provides a good living for many people in Ponca City and the surrounding Oklahoma communities. Unfortunately, it also one of the most dangerous occupations, putting workers at high risk. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), our state is ranked fifth highest in the nation when it comes to truck driving-related accidents that result in potentially life threatening injuries.
At BDIW Law, our Ponca City workers’ compensation attorneys represent truck drivers in filing a claim for benefits when accidents occur. Common ways in which truck drivers are injured include:
● Transportation related accidents, such as rollovers or collisions with other vehicles;
● Over-exertion due to loading and unloading cargo or while performing truck maintenance tasks;
● Slip, trip, and fall injuries that can happen on loading docks or when making deliveries;
● Getting struck by or against objects or equipment in warehouses and other shipping sites.
When these types of on-the-job accidents happen, the injuries truck drivers suffer as a result have a tendency to be severe. They include broken bones, torn muscles and tendons, hernias, slipped discs, and other types of potentially debilitating back or neck injuries. They can also do damage to the spinal cord and may result in head injuries, including conditions such as concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Workers’ Compensation for Truck Driver Injuries
When accidents and injuries involving truck drivers occur on the job, workers’ compensation benefits can help offset the losses you suffer. Available through the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC), benefits you may be entitled to include:
● Medical care and related expenses;
● Lost wages as you recover from your injuries;
● Vocational training, in the event your injuries prevent you from returning to your prior job;
● Future losses in earnings or benefits you suffer as a result of ongoing disabilities.
In the event injuries you suffer as a truck driver prove fatal, workers’ compensation benefits can also help ensure your family is provided for.
Get Our Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Attorneys on Your Side
At BDIW Law, we act as a strong legal advocate for truck drivers. We fight to defend your rights in a claim so you can get the maximum amount of benefits you need to recover. Call or contact our Ponca City workers’ compensation attorneys online and request a consultation to discuss your case today.
