Workers Compensation Blog
About every other year the Oklahoma state Legislature changes the rules of Workers' Compensation. But, regardless of fault, if you are injured on-the-job, you deserve to have 100% of your medical expenses paid, to receive weekly payments of Temporary Total Disability while off work recovering and a lump sum payment, Permanent Partial Disability, once your are released from the doctors' care for your percentage of lifetime disability caused by the injury. Your employer gets the first choice of treating physicians. But, you may not like who the employer chooses to be your doctor. It takes an attorney with the right kind of experience in Workers' Compensation law to get you the benefits, payments and doctor that is best for you. Tim Gilpin has represented Oklahomans and Tulsans for over 23 years.
What is Workers' Compensation
February 17, 2012What is Workers' Comp in Oklahoma?
How & when to conclude a Workers' Comp case
January 20, 2012How & when do I conclude or finish my Workers' Comp claim or case?
Workers' Comp Choice of Doctor?
January 10, 2012In a Workers' Comp case, can I choice my own treating physician?
Workers' Comp If at Fault?
December 20, 2011Will Workers' Comp cover my on-the-job injury if I'm at fault?
Workers' Comp Claim After Settlement?
December 13, 2011Can my Workers' Comp claim be re-evaluated after settlement?
What You Need to Know About Workers Compensation
February 04, 2010If you are injured on-the-job, regardless of fault (and you are not an independent contractor), Oklahoma's Workers' Compensation laws probably apply. You need to get medical attention and report the injury to your employer right away.
