Personal injuries can happen in a number of ways, but the most common is through a motor vehicle accident. When you're traveling, it's possible to end up in a collision. Even if you're somewhere you're familiar with, there is the risk of hazards on the roads. One of...
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Year: 2018
The unseen dangers of commuting
Driving to and back from work are rarely seen as highlights of the day. Going to work means leaving the comfort of your bed to engage in an 8-hour work day, and leaving for home can make you impatient since rush hours are minimizing any fun workless hours you have in...
Employers must allow you to file a workers’ compensation claim
Workers' compensation is an important safety net for those who get hurt on the job. It's there to provide a source of income and financial support when you're unable to work due to an on-the-job injury. To qualify for workers' compensation, employees need to let their...
Why do people’s personalities change after a brain injury?
One of the hardest injuries to deal with is to the brain. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have various impacts on people's lives depending on their severity and the part of the brain affected. One thing people don't often talk about is how significantly an individual's...
Can an employer stop you from filing a claim after an injury?
Workers' compensation is an important protection for those who get hurt on the job. It means they can focus on recovery without worrying about the expense of seeking medical help. It also helps with new training if it's needed and even covers some lost wages. With...
Get help quickly to avoid secondary injuries
Personal injuries come in many forms, but the worst of them are life-changing. Brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and other forms of debilitating injuries change your life from the moment they happen. They don't just change your life either. In fact, it is likely...
Facebook sued after former content moderator suffers PTSD
A former contract content moderator is suing Facebook and her employment agency in a class action lawsuit for insufficiently protecting her and other moderators from the mental trauma the job allegedly induces. Class action suit against Facebook The California woman...
Get the help you need after an injury on the job
If you are hired to work for an employer in Oklahoma, then you should be covered by workers' compensation in the case of an injury. There is no waiting period to be covered by workers' compensation, so even if you are hurt on the first day of the job, you still have...
Don’t settle too soon: Secondary injuries are a possible threat
You may know that a spinal cord injury is very serious, and the injury itself is a real problem. You may lose the ability to walk or move your torso, for example. However, the initial injury is not the only thing you have to worry about. Secondary complications are...
In what circumstances will workers’ compensation refuse to pay?
In Oklahoma, anyone hurt in the workplace generally has the right to pursue a workers' compensation claim. There are exceptions, but on the whole, it is a worker's right to make a claim when they suffer a workplace injury. What kind of benefits can people expect,...