Can I Get Workers’ Comp If No One Witnessed My Injury?
May 29, 2023When people get injured in stores and other places of business, they often rely on either security footage or witness statements from workers, supervisors, or customers to confirm their injuries happened when and where they say they did. However, some on-the-job injuries occur in areas or workplaces where there are no cameras and where no […]
Read MoreCan I Get Workers’ Comp If No One Witnessed My Injury?
When people get injured in stores and other places of business, they often rely on either security footage or witness statements from workers, supervisors, or customers to confirm their injuries happened when and where they say they did. However, some on-the-job injuries occur in areas or workplaces where there are no cameras and where no […]
Read MoreCan I Still Get Workers’ Comp if My Employer Contests My Claim?
April 3, 2023In Oklahoma, almost all employers are required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance to cover their employees if they get hurt or sick on the job and can’t work until they recover. Although this coverage helps shift the financial liability for on-the-job injuries from employers to their workers’ compensation insurers, many employers want to avoid workers’ […]
Read MoreCan I Still Get Workers’ Comp if My Employer Contests My Claim?
In Oklahoma, almost all employers are required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance to cover their employees if they get hurt or sick on the job and can’t work until they recover. Although this coverage helps shift the financial liability for on-the-job injuries from employers to their workers’ compensation insurers, many employers want to avoid workers’ […]
Read MoreDo I Need to File a Workers’ Comp Claim if I’m Unable to Work for a Short Time?
November 21, 2022“Workers’ compensation” is a phrase that makes many people think of serious injuries that leave workers unable to do their jobs for months, years, or even the rest of their lives. However, not all workplace injuries result in extended periods of disability. Sometimes, workers miss only a couple of weeks of work, or even just […]
Read MoreDo I Need to File a Workers’ Comp Claim if I’m Unable to Work for a Short Time?
“Workers’ compensation” is a phrase that makes many people think of serious injuries that leave workers unable to do their jobs for months, years, or even the rest of their lives. However, not all workplace injuries result in extended periods of disability. Sometimes, workers miss only a couple of weeks of work, or even just […]
Read MoreHow is Future Income Calculated in Workers’ Compensation Cases?
June 13, 2022In Oklahoma, workers’ compensation is designed to reimburse injured workers a percentage of their average weekly pay. However, it’s not enough for injured workers to only be compensated for what their injuries have already cost them in missed paychecks. In order for workers’ compensation benefits to truly be a safety net for people who are […]
Read MoreHow is Future Income Calculated in Workers’ Compensation Cases?
In Oklahoma, workers’ compensation is designed to reimburse injured workers a percentage of their average weekly pay. However, it’s not enough for injured workers to only be compensated for what their injuries have already cost them in missed paychecks. In order for workers’ compensation benefits to truly be a safety net for people who are […]
Read MoreShould You File an Injury Claim or Workers’ Comp Claim if You Get Hurt in a Company Vehicle?
April 11, 2022Many jobs require workers to travel around their cities, states, regions, or even the entire country. Whether they’re driving across town or cross-country to visit another business or client, traveling workers face the risk of being involved in auto accidents. Some workers are provided company vehicles for use on these trips, while others are reimbursed […]
Read MoreShould You File an Injury Claim or Workers’ Comp Claim if You Get Hurt in a Company Vehicle?
Many jobs require workers to travel around their cities, states, regions, or even the entire country. Whether they’re driving across town or cross-country to visit another business or client, traveling workers face the risk of being involved in auto accidents. Some workers are provided company vehicles for use on these trips, while others are reimbursed […]
Read MoreDo You Need Disability Insurance if Your Employer Has Workers’ Comp Insurance?
December 6, 2021Almost all employers in Oklahoma are required to have workers’ compensation insurance to protect their workers if they get hurt on the job and can’t earn their paychecks. But some workers purchase their own disability insurance policies to protect themselves—even if their employers have workers’ compensation insurance. Although you aren’t required to purchase disability insurance, […]
Read MoreDo You Need Disability Insurance if Your Employer Has Workers’ Comp Insurance?
Almost all employers in Oklahoma are required to have workers’ compensation insurance to protect their workers if they get hurt on the job and can’t earn their paychecks. But some workers purchase their own disability insurance policies to protect themselves—even if their employers have workers’ compensation insurance. Although you aren’t required to purchase disability insurance, […]
Read MoreCommon Mistakes that Can Jeopardize Workers’ Compensation Claims
October 18, 2021When 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 […]
Read MoreCommon Mistakes that Can Jeopardize Workers’ Compensation Claims
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 […]
Read MoreDoes Your Job or Industry Affect Your Chances of Getting Workers’ Comp?
March 22, 2021Almost 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 […]
Read MoreDoes Your Job or Industry Affect Your Chances of Getting Workers’ Comp?
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 […]
Read MoreHow Employees Should Protect Themselves and Others on the Job
February 8, 2021At 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, […]
Read MoreHow Employees Should Protect Themselves and Others on the Job
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, […]
Read MoreWho Can I Get Compensation From After a Work-Related Auto Accident?
September 21, 2020Whether 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 […]
Read MoreWho Can I Get Compensation From After a Work-Related Auto Accident?
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 […]
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