If you've suffered an injury on the job, you may be entitled to recover workers' compensation benefits. View our slide presentation to find out what is involved in these claims.
3. WORKERS' COMPENSATION IS A
NO-FAULT SYSTEM
Workers' compensation is a no-fault system. This means you're entitled
to receive these benefits regardless of who caused the injury. In spite
of this, receiving your workers' compensation benefits is often a
complicated and challenging process. Many claims are unfairly
underpaid or denied. The attorneys at Johnson & Biscone can help
ensure your rights are protected every step of the way.
4. WORKERS'
COMPENSATION
BENEFITS
Medical Treatment
Employers must provide
"reasonable and necessary
medical treatment" through
their workers' compensation
insurance.
Temporary Partial Disability (TPD)
This replaces the difference in wages between
what you earn while working and what you
would be receiving on TTD.
Temporary Total Disability (TTD)
This covers a portion of wages if you're
completely unable to work while recovering
from your injury.
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)
This compensates you for a permanent
disability suffered from the workplace injury.
5. Workers'
Compensation
Benefits
(continued)
Permanent Total Disability
(PTD)
This compensates you if you're
unable to work at all as a result
of your on-the-job injury.
Continuing Medical
Maintenance (CMM)
Workers who are permanently
partially disabled may qualify for
ongoing compensation at the
recommendation of their doctor.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Workers who qualify for PPD
benefits may be eligible for
vocational training to place
them back into the workforce.
6. WHAT TO DO AFTER A
WORKPLACE INJURY
Report the injury to your employer and
fill out an incident report right away.
Failure to do so may result in your
employer disputing your benefits claim.
Seek medical attention at once. It's
improtant to receive treatment from a
doctor specified by your employer's
workers' compensation insurance.
Going to your own doctor may result in
your claim being denied.
During your medical visit, tell the doctor
about all your symptoms, any
limitations you're facing and the actions
that exacerbate the injury to ensure
everything is properly documented.
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7. Once you notify your
employer of the injury,
your employer must
submit a form called
"Employer's First Notice of
Injury" to the Oklahoma
Workers' Compensation
Commission.
If your claim is approved,
your benefits will begin
shortly. If your claim is
denied, you can file an
appeal. It's important to
work with an experienced
attorney if your claim is
denied and you plan to
appeal.
The insurance company has 15-30
days to review your employer's
"First Notice of Injury," your
medical records, workplace
incident report and other relevant
information to determine your
eligibility for benefits.
WORKERS'
COMPENSATION
CLAIM PROCESS
8. The attorneys at Johnson & Biscone know the
Oklahoma workers' compensation system. We'll
file all necessary documents on your behalf and
represent you in all interactions with the
insurance company before the hearing. We'll
investigate the events of your injury and gather
evidence to strengthen your case, increasing the
likelihood that you'll receive the benefits to
which you're entitled.
JOHNSON &
BISCONE CAN
HELP
9. Office Location
Website
Phone Number
The Hightower Building
105 North Hudson Ave., Suite 100
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
https://www.oklalegal.com/
(405) 232-6490
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