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What is Workers’ Compensation?

The Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Act is a state law that entitles you to medical care, weekly income benefits, permanent disability benefits and rehabilitation if you are the victim of a job-related injury. These benefits are normally paid by your employer’s insurance company.
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How long do I have to work for my employer to be covered by Workers’ Compensation?

You are covered the moment you begin your employment. There is no waiting period for coverage.
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What kind of injuries are covered by Workers’ Compensation?

Almost any type of physical injury or illness caused by your work is covered. This obviously includes broken bones, and all types of sprains and muscle strains. Many times employees fail to realize that Workers’ Compensation also covers other types of work-related injuries, such as loss of hearing or vision, lung injuries, heart attacks, strokes, [...]

Does my injury have to be caused by a single accident?

No. A single or specific accident is NOT necessary. Injuries are frequently caused by repeated daily work. These are known as “repeated trauma” injuries and are covered by Workers’ Compensation. Also, many injuries are caused by continued exposure to physically harmful substances or working conditions such as chemicals, fumes or loud noises. These types of [...]

What if I have been hurt before?

An old injury will not affect your right to recover benefits. Additionally, a re-injury, or the aggravation of an earlier injury, is covered by Workers’ Compensation. This is true even if the earlier injury was not work related or if no Workers’ Compensation claim was filed for the old injury.
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What if I am killed or die as a result of an injury or illness associated with my work?

If this should happen, your spouse and minor children are entitled to both a lump sum payment and also weekly compensation benefits. In addition, other family members may also be entitled to compensation for financial loss.
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Is loss of hearing covered by Workers’ Compensation?

Yes. An employee who has been exposed to loud noises in the workplace is entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits for the partial or total loss of hearing. This includes the cost of a hearing aid when necessary.
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Is an injury or damage to the lungs covered by Workers’ Compensation?

Yes. A worker that has suffered injury to the lungs by exposure to harmful substances associated with the workplace, such as dust, fumes, smoke or chemicals, may be entitled to medical care, disability benefits and rehabilitation under Workers’ Compensation.
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Are heart attacks and strokes covered by Workers’ Compensation?

Yes. A heart attack or stroke caused by the physical or mental stress of employment is generally covered by Workers’ Compensation. Even if you had a prior heart condition that was not related to your work, you may be entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits if that condition was aggravated or made worse by your employment.
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Who will pay my medical bills?

Your employer’s insurance company is responsible for all reasonable and necessary medical charges connected with your on-the-job injury. This includes hospitals, physicians, ambulance charges, x-rays, crutches, physical therapy and prescription charges. There is no deductible and you do not pay any of the medical costs. ALL of your medical expenses are paid if the care [...]