An Oklahoma law has been declared unconstitutional after a wrongful death lawsuit was filed by an Oklahoma man’s family members. The Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down part of the state’s workers compensation law. The part of the law that was declared unconstitutional exempted natural gas and oil companies from being sued in the event that …
Dispelling 4 Common Myths Regarding Workers Compensation
Workers compensation benefits are designed to protect both employers and employees at businesses throughout the nation. Unfortunately, workers compensation claims can be confusing, and therefore have led to the spreading of many myths regarding workers compensation. In order to help clear up some confusion, let’s take a look at some common workers compensation myths. Myth …
Personal Injury vs. Workers Compensation: What’s the Difference?
When an employee gets hurt on the job, they often have two options: file for personal injury or file for workers compensation. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to determine the difference between the two types of cases, let alone which one is right for the situation at hand. When filing either a personal injury claim …
3 Outrageous Workers Compensation Claims
Workers compensation claims come in all shapes and sizes. With 3,007,300 job-related illnesses and injuries reported in 2013, there is no shortage of workers comp claims. With that in mind, some claims are understandable and some … well, not so much. Check out these three ridiculous workers compensation claims and see if compensation was, in …
6 Frequently Asked Questions About Worker’s Compensation
Worker’s comp coverage can be complex and difficult to understand. Most of the time, coverage is based on each individual case. But there are a few commonly asked questions about worker’s comp, and this article takes a closer look at some of them. What on-the-job injuries are covered by worker’s compensation? Worker’s comp covers most, …
A Beginner’s Guide to Worker’s Compensation: the Do’s and Don’ts
If you have ever been in a workplace accident, you know that this is a very overwhelming time. There is a lot of things to think about, first and foremost protecting yourself and ensuring you are getting the best medical attention possible. However, since there are a lot of different things happening after being injured, …
3 Mistakes Not to Make When Filing a Workers Compensation Claim
If you are like many Americans who live paycheck to paycheck, a workplace injury can have a devastating effect on you and your ability to take care of your family. Workers compensation provides a safety net for injured workers, allowing them to recoup some of the wages lost. It is also designed to cover certain …
A Few Basic Facts Every Employee Should Know About Arkansas Workers Compensation
Whether you work in Arkansas or New York, it’s important to know what your rights and responsibilities are when it comes to workers compensation. That’s because workers compensation policies vary widely between states, with huge disparities in waiting periods, disability benefits, premiums, and more. Today we’ll focus exclusively on Arkansas workers compensation claims. Because no …
What You Need to Know About Workers Comp and Social Security Disability
If you have suffered an injury on the job that prevents you from going back to work, you may be wondering whether you should be looking for a workers compensation law practice or a disability lawyer. You may also be wondering if there’s a meaningful difference between the two. Usually, the type of legal counsel …
When You Do and Don’t Need a Lawyer for a Workers Compensation Claim
Workers compensation laws were created in order to protect employees who suffer injuries on the job. Today, 74% of all states have mandatory workers comp regulations for all businesses. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that the system will always work in your favor. In fact, many workers believe the system is designed to be so …
