Category: Workers’ Compensation

Employees out of work due to a work-related injury may wonder whether they can quit their job while workers’ compensation benefits in Oklahoma. While most employees have the right to leave their job at any time, quitting may affect their right to continue receiving workers’ comp benefits. Will I Lose…

If you spend most of your workday typing or using your hands, you might notice that your hands or fingers start to feel numb over time. You might also notice that your hands and fingers are not as strong as they used to be or that you get a pins-and-needles…

Equality in the workforce is crucial. However, men and women suffer differently when it comes to workplace accidents. The injury patterns for men and women vary greatly depending on gender, industry, and even social perceptions. Do these differences impact workers’ compensation claims? At Ryan Bisher Ryan and Simons, we want…

If you were injured on the job as an Oklahoma employee, you may be entitled to benefits through Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation system. However, obtaining the benefits you deserve can be difficult if you have a pre-existing condition. Oklahoma’s Multiple Injury Trust Fund (MITF) was designed to support employees who suffer multiple…

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’…

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’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 rollout of an effective vaccine to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus brings new hope to many individuals working in high-risk jobs. At the same time, it raises the question of whether employers can require workers to get vaccinated. More than 60% of Americans plan to get vaccinated…