Does Your Job or Industry Affect Your Chances of Getting Workers’ Comp?March 22, 2021
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 […]
How Employees Should Protect Themselves and Others on the JobFebruary 8, 2021
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, […]
Who Can I Get Compensation From After a Work-Related Auto Accident?September 21, 2020
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 […]
Can Military Members Get Workers’ Compensation?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 risk to protect their […]
Is Hearing Loss Covered by Workers’ Compensation?June 15, 2020
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 […]
What to Expect: Workers’ Compensation ClaimsJune 19, 2019
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 […]
Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Work Injury?April 10, 2019
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 […]
Was Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied? We’re Here to Help.December 17, 2018
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 […]
Top 3 Causes of Work-Related Injuries in the United StatesDecember 5, 2018
When a work-related injury keeps you from doing your job, you may be struggling to pay your bills or provide for your loved ones. Fortunately, workers’ compensation benefits serve as a safety net for hardworking individuals like you when you can’t do your job due to an injury that occurred at work. At Parrish DeVaughn […]
Protect Your Rights After a Work InjuryNovember 16, 2018
Suffering an on-the-job injury or work-related illness can leave you facing days, weeks, or even months out of work. If you become unable to earn the paycheck you and your loved ones depend on, no matter how you earn your living, you should know what your options are. Fortunately, workers’ compensation benefits are in place […]
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