There is a common misconception that the workers’ compensation system in Oklahoma is “dead,” and no longer available to the injured worker, or benefits have been taken away from injured workers to the point it is no longer “worth it” to file a claim.
While it is true recent changes to the law have stripped away some long-held benefits, workers’ compensation still provides crucial benefits to injured workers.
Workers’ compensation is incredibly complex and should NOT be navigated by the injured worker without a licensed workers’ compensation attorney to act as his/her advocate, fighting for all possible benefits.
If you have injured on the job, you have several very important rights:
- You have the right to have a lawyer fighting for you and your family in this difficult time.
- You have the right to get medical treatment for each part of your body hurt in the accident.
- You have the right to get a “second opinion” on each of the parts of your body hurt in the accident.
- You have the right to get weekly TTD (temporary total disability) checks while you are off work treating for your injuries.
- You have the right to be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses related to medical treatment for your injuries.
- When you medical treatment is all over, you are entitled to monetary compensation (a settlement) for the permanent disability you suffered because of the injury.
- In some cases, you can even keep your medical treatment open after your case is over.
- There are many more benefits as well.
Maybe most important – you have a right to have your day in Court!
If you have been injured on the job, or know someone who has, please call the attorneys at Oxford Lehr, PLLC at 918-884-6016 for a FREE consultation.