With millions more employees becoming remote workers these days, the question of workers’ compensation benefits often comes up. Does an injured remote worker qualify for such benefits, and could that employee file a claim under the “personal comfort doctrine”? About...
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Do I have to prove my employer is responsible for my injury?
The workers' compensation system is no fault. This means that you do not have to prove that your employer was responsible for your injury. However, not having to prove fault does not mean you can make any claim. You still must meet the requirements under the law to...
Hotel housekeepers have highest injury rate in service sector
Some Oklahoma jobs are much harder on the body than others, and hotel housekeepers face the highest injury rate of any service-sector employee. While hotel work, in general, is more dangerous than the average service-sector position, hotel housekeepers suffer far more...
Can you file for worker’s compensation for workplace violence?
Most employees understand that their company provides workers' compensation benefits covering injuries that result from accidents or contributing factors in the workplace. What you might not know is that the harmful behavior of others might also be grounds for a...
3 tips for filing a workers’ compensation claim successfully
If you have experienced an injury on the job, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy may provide important benefits. In addition to coverage for present and future medical bills, WC can help with replacing some of your lost wages while you recover....
How is head trauma not always recognizable right after an injury?
When an accident happens at work, a sudden fall can leave you with a head injury. In the days following this incident, you could experience several signs of head trauma that you do not recognize right away. Knowing how these subtle symptoms show up is important in...
Life after a spinal cord injury
Most bodily injuries heal over time with the proper medical attention. But a spinal cord injury is usually permanent. An accident at work that damages your spine can cause paralysis for the rest of your life. Depending on the site of your injury, you may lose the use...
Can I receive workers’ compensation for my healthcare job injury?
If you sustained an injury at your healthcare job in Oklahoma City, you are not alone. More workers suffer injury in healthcare each year than in almost any other industry. Dealing with an injury can be frustrating and scary, and you may wonder if you can receive...
How are scaffolds dangerous for construction workers?
When you are working in construction zones, you may need to climb up on a high platform called a scaffold in order to finish a job. When this scaffold starts to sway or fall apart, you could end up with life-threatening injuries. Being aware of why these injuries can...
How can working on scaffolding lead to lasting injuries?
No matter how many times you climb up on a scaffold, you can still face the same dangers that a new worker faces every day. Learning more information about why scaffolding can lead to injuries is important if you are facing issues related to an injury at work. Lack of...