Elements of a Worker’s Compensation Case
Worker’s Compensation is designed to assist those employees who are injured on the job regardless of who is at fault. However, the employee does have the “burden of proof.” Or, in other words, has to prove certain work-related activities or conditions contributed to the accident. Although navigating Worker’s Compensation cases today can get very complicated due to…
Read MoreTips for Finding a Personal Injury Attorney
We never want to consider the fact that an accident, in reality, could happen to us at any moment. We also would never want to consider the fact that many people refuse to take responsibility for what happened. Although the solution process itself can be challenging, to say the least, hiring a personal injury attorney…
Read MoreSTAYING SAFE – PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Every two hours, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic crash. This is a sad but true national statistic. The good news is that traffic accidents and fatalities have declined. But pedestrian accidents have actually increased. This could be in part due to the fact that more people are walking, whether it be to get…
Read MoreLevels of Disability – Claim Types
When you have a Workers Compensation claim, it will end at some point. In other words, at a certain point in time, you won’t receive any more money for your injury. You can accept a settlement, or, if you feel it is low/unfair, you can take your case in front of a judge, with the…
Read MoreAvoiding Workplace Accidents—How To Stay Safe On The Job
Every employer is required to maintain a safe working environment for their employees. Of course, some companies and some managers are better at this than others. Some companies are more than others. At the end of the day, we cannot rely 100% on our employer to ensure our safety at all times. We must take…
Read MoreAbout the Oklahoma Worker’s Compensation Court (OWCC)
The Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Court applies the law as set out in the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Code (A copy is available to read at http://www.owcc.state.ok.us/administrator_and_court_rules.html) These provisions only apply to injuries occurring before February 1, 2014. The court is responsible for systemically providing fair and timely processes for the resolution of disputes and issues involving on-the-job injuries….
Read MorePayments on Workers Compensation Claims
One question an injured worker has about Compensation claims is how much will they receive, and how do the payments work. The answer varies by state but, all of the following are considerations. 1. Lost Wages Compensation When a worker is unable to work for a period of time due to a work-related injury it is…
Read MoreDetermining If You Have A Workers Compensation Case
If you or someone you know has been injured at work or while performing a work-related task, such as running an errand for a supervisor, you may have a workers compensation case. Up until the injury, most people don’t know how a workers comp case works or how much coverage they can receive. You don’t need…
Read MoreAvoiding job related injuries
Work-related accidents are not always preventable, but there are some common practices and things to be aware of so that over time we can protect ourselves on the job. The first category of injuries that can be prevented (for the most part) is back injuries. Common back injuries include spinal disc rupture, nerve compression, and…
Read MoreOn the Job Injuries – A few statistics
You may know some common injury statistics, like that you have a better chance of getting hit by lightning than winning the lottery, or only 1 in 10 people who are bitten by a shark die from it. Well, when it comes to Worker’s Compensation cases, there are many statistics about frequency and types of…
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