Are Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation proceeds paid to an injured worker entirely exempt from garnishment?

Claims for workers’ compensation or benefits due are completely exempt under 85 O.S. 2001 § 48, the exclusive statutory authority for exemptions under the Workers’ Compensation Act, except for valid liens or income assignments for child support.

See Strong v. Laubach, a 10th Circuit Court of Appeals case, in which the appellate court reversed the district court’s order limiting the available Oklahoma exemption for workers’ compensation proceeds to $50,000.