July 24, 2008
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.
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
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 is reasonable, necessary and associated with your injury. In addition, if you are required to travel to another town for medical care, you are entitled to reimbursement for mileage expenses.
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
For many years, the law in Oklahoma gave injured workers the right to select their own treating physician. However, the law was recently changed. After 1994, if your employer participates in a Certified Work Place Medical Plan (CWMP), you must select one of the physicians provided by that plan, or select a family physician designated in advance by you at the time you were hired. If your employer does not participate in a CWMP, then you may select your own treating physician. If you are being treated by a physician provided by your employer’s CWMP, it may be possible to change physicians with court approval. You will probably need the assistance of a qualified attorney to make such a change in treating physicians.
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
Yes. Chiropractic care is covered by Workers’ Compensation in Oklahoma. The law very clearly allows for care by a medical doctor, osteopathic physician, chiropractor, chiropodist, dentist or optometrist. YOU have the right to select any on of these types of physicians to render medical care for your injury. However, if your employer belongs to a Certified Workplace Medical Plan, you must select a physician provided by that Plan.
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
If your Workers’ Compensation claim is properly handled, your right to medical care in future years can be protected. The right of an injured worker to reasonable and necessary medical attention, may be the most valuable benefit provided by Workers’ Compensation law. Great caution should be exercised in entering into any agreement that requires you to give up the valuable right to medical care in future years. Be absolutely certain you are aware of all of your rights before you consider signing a release or entering a final settlement. This is an area of the law where the advice of an attorney experienced in Workers’ Compensation law is extremely important.
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 law requires you to either report your injury to your employer within sixty (60) days OR receive medical care from a physician during that sixty (60) day period. However, It is best if you notify your supervisor or employer as soon as possible. If you do not give notice of your injury to your employer within sixty (60) days, you may still be entitled to benefits. If your employer or an insurance company refuses to provide benefits because of your delay in reporting the accident, you will need the assistance of an attorney as quickly as possible.
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
If you are disabled for more than three (3) days due to a work-related injury, you are entitled to receive weekly income benefits. These benefits should begin on the fourth (4th) day of disability and generally continue as long as your disability continues.
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
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.
An attorney, experienced in Workers’ Compensation matters, can assist you in determining whether you are receiving the correct amount of weekly income benefits.
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
When you have received sufficient medical care and are released by your physician, you may be entitled to a benefit for permanent disability. How much permanent disability you have is estimated by a physician and is generally stated in a written report in terms of a percentage. (Example: 30% disability to the leg.) Remember, you are not required to accept the estimate of disability made by the treating doctor or by a doctor selected by your employer. You have the right to secure the opinion of another physician. Permanent disability is a very valuable benefit. Therefore, the assistance of an attorney experienced in Workers’ Compensation law may be absolutely vital to a proper determination of the fair value of your permanent injury.
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
Workers’ Compensation laws provide for rehabilitation benefits in cases of serious injury. If your injury prevents you from returning to your work, you may be entitled to educational assistance or training to learn another skill. You may also be entitled to assistance in obtaining other employment. There is no additional attorney fee for securing rehabilitation benefits.
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.
