August 8, 2008
Workers’ Compensation benefit rates are calculated based upon both the state’s average weekly wage (SAWW) and the employee’s average weekly wage (AWW). The law provides benefits equal to 100% of the employee’s AWW up to 70% of the SAWW for temporary total, permanent total and death benefits. For injuries occurring between November 1, 2005 and October 31,2008, maximum weekly benefits are $577. For permanent partial benefits the cap is set at 50 percent of the SAWW, or $289. Benefits are referred to in terms of “weeks” or “weeks of compensation” for a particular injury. For example, those injuries that are “scheduled” or listed as part of the law, list a maximum number of weeks (e.g. 208.4 weeks for a hand).
If you or a loved one has suffered an on-the-job injury, contact me today for a free consultation. I will use my experience, knowledge and resources to achieve the best possible results for you and your family.
August 8, 2008
The Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation court administrator is required to a adjust the rates of compensation every three years to compensate for changes in the state’s average weekly wage (SAWW). The following rates will be effective for work-related injuries occuring on or after November 1, 2008 and will remain effective through October 31, 2011.
The rates of maximum compensation for temporary total disability (TTD), permanent total disability (PTD), and death benefits will increase from $577 to $683 per week. The rates of maximum compensation for permanent partial disability (PPD) will increase from $289 to $342 per week.
These rates are based on the published notice from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission which finds the SAWW to be $682.61.
If you or a loved one has suffered an on-the-job injury, contact me today for a free consultation. I will use my experience, knowledge and resources to achieve the best possible results for you and your family.
July 24, 2008
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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July 24, 2008
You are covered the moment you begin your employment. There is no waiting period for coverage.
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July 24, 2008
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, hernias, disfiguring scars, and injuries caused by repeated strain.
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July 24, 2008
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 injuries are also covered.
If you or a loved one has suffered an on-the-job injury, contact me today for a free consultation. I will use my experience, knowledge and resources to achieve the best possible results for you and your family.
July 24, 2008
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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July 24, 2008
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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July 24, 2008
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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July 24, 2008
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.
If you or a loved one has suffered an on-the-job injury, contact me today for a free consultation. I will use my experience, knowledge and resources to achieve the best possible results for you and your family.
