Is Work Stress Considered a Work Injury?
Looking for an exceptional Tulsa workers compensation attorney to help and advise you regarding work stress issues? Well, look no more! At Burton Law Group we are dedicated to helping people, not huge corporations or insurance companies. Consultations with one of our Tulsa workers comp attorneys are free. We’re truly here to help! Have you…
Read MoreCan I Sue My Employer Rather Than Using Workers’ Compensation?
Have you recently suffered an injury or illness while on the job? If “yes” is the answer to this question, you need an Oklahoma workers’ compensation attorney from the Burton Law Group. On-the-job injuries can have a disastrous effect on the worker and their family. With a workers comp attorney help claim the benefits to…
Read MoreWho’s Responsible in a Product Liability Case?
Anyone who sells or produces a product has a duty of care to anyone buying the product or those who may come into contact with it. Have you been injured or made ill by a consumer product? If so, you need the legal help of Burton Law Group, Oklahoma City personal injury lawyers. In Oklahoma,…
Read MoreHow Long Do I Have to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you are unable to work and believe you may be entitled to workers’ compensation payments, you have a limited time to file a claim. You may lose the opportunity to qualify for compensation benefits if you miss the deadline to file for Oklahoma workers’ compensation benefits. Each state requires employees who have been injured…
Read MoreFirst 4 Steps After Getting Injured at Work
If you are injured while working, you should know the steps you need to take immediately after the accident. By knowing the right steps, you can obtain the medical treatment you need and recover your lost wages while out of work. The more you become aware of your rights, the easier it is to minimize…
Read MoreInformation You Need to File a Claim After a Car Accident
If you are involved in an car accident, you should file a claim to receive the settlement you deserve. Here is a guide that can help you. Steps to filing an insurance claim after an accident Gather information regarding the accident scene It is easier for you to file a claim if you obtain all…
Read MoreMedical Conditions That May Qualify You for SSDI
Injuries that lead to medical conditions resulting from an auto accident, slip and fall accident, or maybe even an on-the-job injury can be debilitating and cause a loss of income. In such a case, you might be a candidate for social security disability. Here is a guide to help you know more about SSDI and…
Read MoreOklahoma EMT hospitalized with COVID-19 for weeks, denied worker’s compensation
CLEVELAND, Okla. (KFOR) – An Oklahoma paramedic who was one of the earliest and worst cases of COVID-19 in the state is now on the slow road to recovery, but as her medical bills grow, her worker’s compensation has been denied. Ibeth Carpenter has been in hospital care for weeks now. The 52-year-old EMT started…
Read MoreThe 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Worker’s Compensation
By law, injured workers have the right to demand and receive compensation along with medical benefits following an injury sustained on the job or while performing work. Workers’ compensation law is mutually beneficial for employees and employers because should a worker get injured on the job, they become entitled to medical treatment and off-work benefits…
Read MoreHow an Injury Attorney Handles a Slip and Fall Case
Slip and fall injuries are very common and their severity can range from minor bruises to more serious fractures and debilitating conditions. Most people will sustain a slip and fall accident at one point or another. Worse yet, these accidents are—all too often—someone else’s fault. When you encounter a slip, trip, or fall accident because…
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