You might agree that an injury can be as simple as a bruise on one end of the spectrum and as complex as a surgery on the other end. What about the area in between? If a physician that your employer has sent you to has said that you do not need any more medical […]
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Have you recently been in an accident or know someone who has? With accidents of any kind, uncertainty and fear is inevitable. At Johnson & Biscone, our Oklahoma City attorneys have the experience and the resources to ease your struggles and uncertainty. If you have been injured in a car, truck, or automobile accident call
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One of the major questions coming from the recent workers’ comp reform is how much will small businesses have to make up for large businesses opting out of the current state workers’ comp system? Since most large businesses will in fact choose to opt out of the current system and determine their own benefits, some
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Have you recently considered filing for social security? Have you recently applied and been denied? Social Security is a very complex legal entity and hiring an expert lawyer could possibly get you approved on an appeal. At Johnson & Biscone, our Oklahoma City social security disability attorneys have many years of experience in helping people
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As of February 1 of 2014, you will no longer be able to challenge your workers’ comp benefits in court in Oklahoma. The current court-based system has been reformed through recent legislature, changing it to an administrative system. Why the New Reform? Many in the Oklahoma government believe this reform and switch from a court-based
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If you have had an accident and you are under the assumption that everything is running according to plan, why hire a lawyer? There are a number of reasons why an employer or an opposing party is hoping you do not have legal representation. There are a number of reasons why individuals absolutely need legal
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If there was ever a time to file a workers’ compensation claim in the State of Oklahoma, the time would be right now. Change to the “comp” system is inevitable; actually, change is here. The Oklahoma Legislature passed reform, effective February 1, 2014. Change is here. If you are an injured worker in the State
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If you live and work in Oklahoma, then you have probably heard of the recent workers’ compensation law reforms. The new system provides an opt-out option for certain employers, allowing them to select the type of compensation benefits they offer. While the potential savings for these employers may be substantial, opponents of the new reform
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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
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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
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