Workers’ compensation claims based on exposure to COVID-19 on the job are likely to become more common over the coming months. In the midst of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, essential workers are required to remain on the job. Many positions require contact with the general public, putting workers at a higher risk of contracting the …
Here is What Employers are Looking at When it Comes to Medical Marijuana
Concerned about how marijuana use could impact your job? Our Ponca City employment law attorneys discuss what employers look at in evaluating worker use. Marijuana reform is sweeping across the country. In Oklahoma, medical marijuana is permitted with a doctor’s referral. Despite having a valid license, your medical marijuana use may still be an issue …
Does Workers’ Comp Cover Offsite Injuries?
Workers’ compensation may or may not cover accidental injuries that took place in the parking lot of your workplace or while you were running work-related errands, depending on whether you were on the clock. Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance must pay for the treatment of injuries that you suffer while working at your place of …
What Can I Do If My Insurance Company Denies My Workers’ Comp Claim?
Oklahoma has three different processes for appealing an insurance company’s denial of a workers’ compensation claim, depending on when the injury occurred and whether the employer has opted out of the workers’ compensation system. Getting workers’ compensation to cover your medical bills for a work injury or occupational disease is supposed to be easy, but …
Is COVID-19 Infection an Occupational Disease?
As of the fall of 2021, Oklahoma does not consider COVID-19 infection an occupational disease, and therefore COVID-19 illnesses are not compensable under Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation laws. Workers’ compensation benefits are not just for traumatic injuries resulting from accidents that happen on the job. Any illness or injury is compensable under workers’ compensation laws as …
What is the Statute of Limitations on a Workers’ Compensation Claim in OK?
Time limitations impact your rights after a workplace accident. A statute of limitations refers to the deadlines imposed upon private parties or government, restricting the amount of time they have to take action in a legal proceeding. These laws apply to almost every type of case you can imagine, from car accidents and personal injury …
New Oklahoma Law to Make it Easier for First Responders to Receive Workers’ Compensation for COVID-19
A new Oklahoma law, which was filed on February 1, 2021, would change the rules for obtaining workers’ compensation benefits for first responders who acquire COVID-19 while performing their duties. What is House Bill 2236 in Oklahoma? House Bill 2236, authored by Rep. Stan May, would make it easier for first responders who acquire the …
How Does a Lien Affect My Workers’ Comp?
If you have received workers’ compensation benefits from a third party, see why your employer may file a lien for reimbursement. If you have been injured in the workplace, you can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ comp benefits help pay for medical bills and lost wages caused by a workplace accident. When …
How Long Can I Receive Medical Care if I Have Been on Workers’ Comp?
Is there a limit as to how long you can receive medical treatment and benefits? It can be frustrating to be injured on the job. You may have a lot of questions about the workers’ compensation process. On top of everything else, you may be concerned about your medical treatment, especially if you suffered a …
Can You File a Workers’ Comp Claim After Being Terminated?
Workers’ compensation rules can be tricky. What happens if you were injured on the job and then laid off? When an employee is injured while performing their work duties, they can receive workers’ compensation benefits under Oklahoma law. But what if you suffer a workplace injury, inform your supervisor, and are subsequently terminated? Well, that …
