Is My Employer Required to Carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
Imagine the vibrant city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, where the rhythm of industry never stops. Amid this bustling activity, envision yourself as a roofer immersed in your daily tasks. You enjoy the work, but you’re aware of the risks. One day, a momentary lapse in attention causes a misstep and you plummet to the ground. Suddenly,…
Read MoreEligibility for Oklahoma Work Injury Compensation
In the dynamic, industrious environment of Oklahoma, workplace accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. An unexpected slip on a wet floor, a sudden malfunctioning of machinery, or an unforeseen health incident might lead to an injury at work. These situations underscore the critical importance of understanding your eligibility for Oklahoma work injury…
Read MoreWhat Employees Should Know About Workers’ Compensation
Every year, the National Safety Council reports that over 4.5 million people suffer a workplace injury severe enough to warrant medical consultation. In Oklahoma alone, the Oklahoma Workers Compensation Commission handles thousands of claims annually. Such alarming statistics underscore the necessity for workers to understand the ins and outs of workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation is…
Read MoreDoes Workers’ Comp Cover Remote Employees?
In an age where technology has made geographical boundaries irrelevant, the traditional image of the workplace is rapidly shifting. Employees are no longer tethered to physical offices, a transformation that necessitates a thorough reexamination of existing labor laws, specifically workers’ compensation. Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Remote Employees? A question like this can be a convoluted…
Read MoreWill My Workers’ Compensation Be Denied if I Fail a Drug Test?
Workplace accidents happen. Even the most careful workers can sustain injuries at work. Employees are entitled to worker’s compensation benefits after sustaining an injury. However, if it is discovered that drugs were in the system of someone who experienced a workplace accident, that person may end up not being eligible for workers’ compensation. Thankfully, the…
Read MoreHearing Loss: Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation?
Humans are social beings, and hearing loss creates an unnatural separation from the community. As a result, hearing loss from work can create other physical problems, social losses, and even impacts on mental health down the road. Generally, a physical injury that results from the workplace tends to be covered by workers compensation programs. The…
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 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 MoreDo I Need a Lawyer to Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
There are workplace injury cases that are straightforward and don’t require legal intervention. But when your injury is severe and/or denied by the insurance company, a workplace injury lawyer in Tulsa can help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Hiring a workers’ compensation attorney in Tulsa offers many benefits especially when your case isn’t as…
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