Workers’ compensation is a wonderful benefit for when we get hurt on the job. However, the process breaks down when people don’t follow through with reports, or worse, when they don’t even report an injury. Compensation cannot be provided if an injury hasn’t been reported or if the report is delayed by a significant amount …
As new workers’ compensation reform rolls into Oklahoma, several concerns pop up with the new bill signed by Gov. Mary Fallen. With a switch from a court-based system to an administrative structure, businesses are more in charge of the compensation they provide. So, why is this concerning for employees? More pressure on workers by employers …
Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation law has changed since Gov. Mary Fallin signed new legislation on May 6. The legislation changes the current workers’ compensation system from court-based to an administrative structure in hopes of reducing costs for businesses. Democrats opposed the bill saying that increased savings will come at a cost to injured workers in Oklahoma. …
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On May 6, Oklahoma workers compensation law drastically changed when Governor Mary Fallin signed a new measure into law restructuring the current system in the state. The old judicial system is now becoming an administrative one. That being the case, workers who get hurt need to know their rights and how to properly pursue the compensation they …
A study has discovered individuals taking the cholesterol medication Crestor and other HMG-CoA inhibitors may be at a higher risk of kidney damage, muscle soreness, and even what has become known as Crestor Diabetes. The study determined that the newly discovered risks of kidney damage, while small, still possess the potential to cause serious damage. …
