If you suffer an on-the-job injury in Oklahoma, the chances are good that your employer will have workers’ compensation insurance. This insurance helps you to get immediate benefits, including medical care and the possibility of lost wage payments. Without workers’...
Workers’ Compensation
What is the most common injury in retail workers?
Working in retail often means you spend long shifts performing repetitive tasks, whether it’s working the cash register or stocking merchandise. This extended wear on your body makes you more likely to sustain an injury while working. Musculoskeletal...
Watch out for eye dangers in the workplace
Eye injuries are common among workers in America. These injuries can be caused by many types of hazards, from dust and debris to chemicals. If you suffer an eye injury on the job, you should know that workers' compensation should cover it. Workers' compensation may...
Beat the heat with these tips for workers
Workers' compensation coverage helps protect people who get hurt on the job. It might be their own mistake that leads to an accident or a new worker who makes errors that cause a serious accident. One of the things you have to be particularly careful of in the summer...
These 3 toxic chemicals are harming construction workers
Construction sites pose serious injuries. When working on a construction site, safety is a huge concern. There are many different safety issues to consider, including following safety rules and using equipment properly. Another safety issue not commonly thought of is...
Is my job protected while I am out on workers’ comp?
Oil field workers, warehouse workers, construction workers, personal care assistants and a multitude of other professionals work strenuous jobs that have certain risks. Sometimes these jobs lead to injuries that require filing a workers’ compensation claim. Many...
Where do you seek treatment after a workplace injury?
Workers' compensation is an important protection for people working in Oklahoma. There is no waiting period, so even if you're hurt on your first day of work, you're protected. As someone who has been hurt on the job, it's of the utmost importance that you get the...
Court rules failed drug test does not affect workers’ comp
For injured Oklahoma workers, a recent court ruling may give them more access to care, even if they test positive for drugs. According to The Oklahoman, the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals recently ruled an injured worker should not be denied workers’...
Can I sue my employer for my workplace injury?
You likely know about workers’ compensation and how you can apply to receive benefits if you suffer a work injury. But, you may wonder whether you can simply sue your employer in civil court instead. Perhaps you may be thinking that, given your specific...
Is PTSD covered under workers’ comp?
Most people understand that if you deserve to have your employer cover the cost of your on-the-job physical injuries. Often there is not nearly as much focus on how jobs can cause emotional damage to employees. If the nature of the job is particularly distressing, an...