Year: 2021

If you were injured in the workplace and become disabled (due to the work injury itself or due to a combination of the work injury and other physical conditions), you may be wondering whether you receive workers’ comp and Social Security Disability benefits at the same time. The short answer…

Loud noise in the workplace can make it difficult to concentrate and communicate, reduces productivity, can cause physical and mental stress, and can contribute to on-the-job accidents and injuries. Short-term workplace exposure to loud noise can cause temporary changes to one’s hearing, and long-term exposure to high noise levels can…

In a landmark case, an Oklahoma court allowed an injured worker to receive workers’ compensation benefits even though he tested positive for marijuana use after a workplace accident. The ruling in the Oklahoma case Rose v. Berry Plastics Corp, as explained in the National Law Review and in Business Insurance, underscores the no-fault nature of workers’…

In Oklahoma, people who suffer injuries in accidents caused by others can seek compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and other financial losses. Additionally, accident victims can also be entitled to money for losses that are less easily calculated, like pain and suffering. But what is pain and suffering? Certainly,…

It can be challenging to remain calm and collected after a car accident, but it’s essential to try all the same. You may be injured and feeling scared, angry, or upset, but you also have to think about your future. You might be concerned about how you’ll pay for medical care…

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are working from home than ever before. As workers in Oklahoma transitioned from offices to remote settings, many began to wonder whether the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Act covers injuries sustained while working remotely. While the Workers’ Compensation Act indeed covers most…

If you are a senior citizen in Oklahoma or are living with a disability, here are some Social Security changes for 2021 you should be aware of: Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) Raise One of the recent changes to Social Security disability benefits that will come as a welcome relief…

If you’ve been injured in a workplace accident, workers’ compensation benefits can provide a valuable financial lifeline while you’re unable to work. Unfortunately, there are many points in the workers’ compensation process where a mistake can hurt your claim, resulting in reduced benefits or denials. The Oklahoma workers’ compensation lawyers at Ryan…

The 100 days of summer stretching between Memorial Day and Labor Day are ominously referred to as the “100 deadliest days” for teenage drivers. That’s because the rate of fatal motor vehicle accidents involving teens increases during this period. Data from AAA shows an average of 7 teen driving deaths…

In 2014, the federal government gave U.S. states the option to expand Medicaid coverage eligibility to more low-income adults. On June 30th, 2020, Oklahoma voters approved the passage of State Question 802, which effectively brought Medicaid expansion within the state Constitution. The expansion is slated to cost approximately $1.3 billion,…