When workers get hurt on the job in Oklahoma, they have two things going for them. First, almost all employees in the state are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. And second, workers’ compensation is a no-fault benefit, which means that injured employees are eligible for benefits even if their actions caused their injuries (with a […]

Almost all workers in Oklahoma are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits if they get hurt on the job and miss at least eight days of work. But the key word in the previous sentence is almost, as some workers DON’T receive workers’ compensation benefits after on-the-job injuries. The type of work you do, including […]

At Parrish DeVaughn, we work hard to protect the rights of injured workers who suffer on-the-job injuries. But even the best legal outcome isn’t as preferable as avoiding an injury in the first place. That’s why we always urge people in our communities to take whatever steps are necessary to keep themselves and others safe, […]

Whether your job requires a lot of time on the road, or you only drive occasionally for work-related purposes, anytime you drive while on the clock you are at risk of an accident. And like any auto accident, a work-related car crash can be painful, disabling, and expensive. You know you can pursue a compensation […]

For many Americans, serving in the U.S. Armed Forces is a reliable and rewarding career, whether for one tour of duty or a lifetime. As reservists and active-duty soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen, or coast guardsmen, they spend years serving their country and putting their health and even their lives at risk to protect their fellow […]

Yes! Hearing loss is covered by workers’ compensation in Oklahoma. Workers’ compensation is designed to continue providing workers with a percentage of their paychecks when they suffer serious injuries or illnesses while on the job that affect their ability to work. Hearing is important for so many reasons, and when it’s impaired or lost, it […]

Originally published July 13, 2020. For many Americans, serving in the U.S. Armed Forces is a reliable and rewarding career, whether for one tour of duty or a lifetime. As reservists and active-duty soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen, or coast guardsmen, they spend years serving their country and putting their health and even their lives at […]

If you are injured on the job or become ill due to unsafe conditions on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Most employers are required by law to provide workers’ compensation insurance to their employees to cover medical treatment, prescriptions, rehabilitation, and lost wages for work-related injuries. Firing an employee for […]

Getting hurt on the job isn’t just painful—it can also lead to big medical bills and weeks or even months without the paychecks your family depends on. Because of the devastating effects that workplace injuries can have on employees, almost all employers in Oklahoma are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. However, getting approved for […]

Getting hurt or developing an illness while you’re on the job can be devastating to you and your family, especially if you become disabled and are unable to work for an extended period of time. Thankfully, Oklahoma has a workers’ compensation system that’s designed to help workers like you whose health prevents them from returning […]