Workers Compensation

Workers employed at worksites in and around Oklahoma City are at risk of life-altering amputation injuries. When an individual suffers an amputation, they must learn how to carry out their daily tasks without a vital body part; this can lead to long-term physical, mental, and financial stress. However, they may be eligible to receive financial…

Many people have never heard of cubital tunnel syndrome until someone they love is diagnosed with this condition. It is less talked about than the more common condition called carpal tunnel syndrome, but it can still cause chronic pain and long-term disabilities for the rest of your life. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic…

Scaffolding is necessary for many job sites, especially in construction trades. It is very safe and secure when done properly, especially when all standards and regulations are maintained. Yet, over time, mistakes can occur, and a person may fall, which can lead to injury. Scaffolding accidents can cause injury to the worker as well as…

If your occupation involves any level of manual labor or interaction with heavy equipment, there is some risk of injury involved. For those who work in a warehouse, they face even more risks — and not always in the most obvious of ways. While this, undoubtedly, isn’t news to anyone with a warehouse job, it’s…

Nail guns are tools used to drive nails into wood or some other materials. They typically involve using compressed air, electromagnetism, small explosive charges, or butane or propane. For builders, carpenters, and other construction workers, nail guns are often used more than hammers. Unfortunately, nail guns are also a major cause of serious injuries. According…

Oil field workers in the state of Oklahoma understand the level of danger involved in the various tasks they perform on a daily basis. This includes operating heavy and dangerous machinery that requires proper training and skill to use safely. Also, the terrain and weather conditions under which these workers operate can be disadvantageous to…

Over the past decade, the number of telecommuters and remote workers has increased all over the country. Those numbers kept rising during the pandemic, and many employers have discovered that it is more cost efficient to let their employees work from home permanently. Even our government agencies are getting in on the act: the Oklahoma…

If you are receiving workers’ compensation benefits because you were injured while you were working, you may be wondering if you will lose your right to those benefits if you get fired from your workplace. Although you might assume that getting fired would immediately cause you to lose access to the workers’ compensation benefits that…

Do you currently receive workers’ compensation benefits? These benefits are provided to workers that have been injured on the job. You may not be able to work because of your injuries. While you are out of work, the benefits you receive from workers’ compensation would cover some of your medical bills and living expenses. In…

The California Assembly recently passed legislation which, essentially, adopts a California Supreme Court decision on whether workers should be categorized as employees instead of as independent contractors. California Governor Gavin Newsome signed the bill into law on September 18, 2019; it is designed to help many workers in the “gig” economy, such as rideshare drivers…

Most people associated Oklahoma with a handful of industries: oil and gas, biotech, and aviation. Our open landscapes, though, make us an ideal place to raise chickens on an industrial scale, and a number of farms and processing centers can be found around the state, including a few right here in Oklahoma City. You might…

The oil industry is one of the most lucrative in the country. It is also one of the most dangerous. One such job within the oil industry that is particularly dangerous is that of an oil pumper. There are a number of contributing factors, often beyond the pumper’s control, that could lead to a serious…

Many businesses host parties for their employees at specific times of the year, particularly during the holidays. Sometimes these get-togethers occur at other times as well in order to thank employees for a job well done, or boost employee morale. If, as an employee attending one of these functions, you sustain a physical injury at…

The wildfires in California have proven to be the deadliest on record. As the firefighters on the coast do whatever they can to keep residents safe, our minds turned to our own First Responders and firefighters, who faced similar conditions this April against the 34 Complex and Rhea megafires. In Oklahoma, we have both paid…

Oklahoma workers who are involved in a workplace accident should immediately consult with an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer. Without strong representation, you could lose out on your claim for benefits, be denied the medical help you need, or lose out on additional benefits you should be entitled to receive. Employees who act without counsel often:…

On any worksite with heavy equipment and heavy objects, there’s always the risk of a worker having an accident where a part of their body can be caught and severely crushed. These are called “crush” or “crushing” injuries and can result in catastrophic injuries, including amputation of a limb, or even death. If you suffer…

Here in Oklahoma, we depend on construction workers. We depend on them to build our homes, our shopping centers, office buildings, and medical centers. It’s a physically demanding job and, as a result, the number of on-the-job accidents tends to be higher than other industries. Recent OSHA data reveals that 21.4% of all on-the-job fatalities…

Struck-by injuries are one of the most common injuries for construction workers. Throughout the United States at roughly 252,000 constructions sites, nearly 6.5 million people work on an average day. The fatal injury rate for the construction industry is one of the highest of all industries, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)…