Workers’ compensation, often shortened to workers’ comp, is a type of no-fault insurance carried by employers to cover the wages and medical expenses of injured workers. Employers in Oklahoma are required to carry this insurance, with a few exceptions. Worker’s comp provides monetary compensation for wages lost due to injury, but only up to a point. …
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When people think of someone receiving workers’ compensation, they might picture a construction worker injured by a piece of equipment, or a nurse who damaged her shoulder transporting a patient.  Workers’ compensation covers all kinds of employees who get injured on the job – but historically the injury happened in a traditional workplace, not at …
Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance carried by employers that provides medical care for workers injured on the job. If employees are unable to resume working, workers’ comp can also provide replacement wages for stages of temporary or total disability. In the tragic event of death, workers’ compensation provides death benefits to surviving family …
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Oil field workers face a high risk of injuries every day due to the seemingly endless hazards that create a potentially deadly work environment. To avoid becoming a victim of oil field accidents, workers must be aware of their surroundings and always take appropriate precautionary measures. Employers are required to ensure safety measures are in place …
All employers with one or more employees are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance in Oklahoma. This means nearly every employee in Oklahoma is eligible for workers’ compensation. If you are unsure about your eligibility, give us a call to schedule a free consultation today. What is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is a type of …
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Getting injured on the job can be a harrowing experience. You’re doing what you do every day, but very suddenly an unanticipated accident leaves you with a catastrophic injury. Did you play a role in the incident? You may be worried that your actions are what caused your injuries, and you may wonder how this …
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Whenever you go to work, there is a possibility of being injured or contracting an illness. Whether your workplace is a construction site or an office building, adverse conditions can pose a hazard to your overall wellbeing. If you suffer a workplace injury, our workers’ compensation attorneys at Johnson & Biscone, P.A. can help make …
More than 27 million Americans lack health insurance. Not all employers offer health insurance, but it’s critical workers have protection. For injured workers, receiving quality, appropriate care can mean the difference between getting back on the job or living a life in pain with a permanent disability. At Johnson & Biscone, making sure our clients …
Medical marijuana has been legal in Oklahoma for more than four years. Dispensaries have popped up across the state, and new tax revenue is rolling in. When it comes to work, the law is clear: Employers may not discriminate in hiring, firing or work conditions based on people holding a medical marijuana license. In fact, …
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If you’ve been injured on the job, you may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits while you recover. The workers’ compensation claim process in Oklahoma is very complicated, and working with our attorneys can increase the likelihood that your claim is successful. We’ve created the following slide presentation to provide a basic overview of the workers’ …
