Category: Workers’ Compensation

Technological advances and changes in workplace culture have led to a surge in employees working from home. A recent Pew Research Center survey finds that around one-third of Americans currently work remotely.  Changes to the traditional work environment raise questions about whether remote employees can receive workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’…

Oklahoma’s Administrative Workers’ Compensation Act applies to most employees in the state. While there are exceptions, if you’ve been hurt in a work-related incident, you’re likely eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Under Oklahoma law, you can pursue these benefits by filing a claim with your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer. But…

If you suffer a workplace injury in Oklahoma, how does the law protect you? What kind of support can you expect? In this blog post, the Oklahoma workers’ compensation benefits attorneys at Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons explain two key benefits: Temporary Total Disability (TTD) and Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)….

If you get hurt on the job in Oklahoma, you may have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim and receive no-fault benefits for medical care, a portion of your lost wages, and certain other losses. However, there are situations where you could also bring lawsuits against third parties…

“I got hurt at work. What are my rights?” Many injured workers have asked this question. The answer depends on what state you work in. You may file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits if you were hurt as a worker in Oklahoma, where nearly all employers are required to…

Once an employee notifies their employer of a job-related injury, the employer must initiate a claim with their workers’ compensation insurer. If your employer fails to make their report, you may be at risk of losing the benefits you need to pay for your medical treatment and other expenses. Unfortunately,…

Construction work is a dangerous industry. Construction workers encounter many hazards on a daily basis, including heavy machinery, sharp tools, and toxic substances. These inherent dangers make them susceptible to worksite injuries no matter how careful they might be – injuries that are often debilitating. Causes of Construction Injuries Construction…

There are some key differences between workers’ compensation lawyers and personal injury claims, including the process, requirements, and benefits. Depending on your circumstances, you may be owed compensation from one or even both of the sources. To know which one you qualify for, you need to understand how workers’ comp…

When you get hurt, it’s normal to want to choose your doctor. The physician treating your injury is crucial in helping you recover, and you may already have your own doctor who you know and trust. But if you get hurt on the job, Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation rules make it…

If you were injured on the job in Oklahoma, you could be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to cover the costs of medical bills and a portion of your lost wages. You might wonder how to file a workers’ comp claim in Oklahoma. Filing a workers’ comp claim can be…