On behalf of Frasier, Frasier & Hickman, LLP | Jul 7, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
An occupational disease is one which arises from the exposure to something in the workplace. That exposure then causes a disease to develop, sometimes requiring lifelong treatment. There are numerous ways this can take place, but there are a few that seem to be more...
On behalf of Frasier, Frasier & Hickman, LLP | Jun 29, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Since March, there was an enormous increase in workers telecommuting or working from home which may become more permanent. But the home is not exempt from workplace injuries and at-home workers may be able eligible for workers’ compensation. Oklahoma’s workers’...
On behalf of Frasier, Frasier & Hickman, LLP | Jun 18, 2020 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
A workplace injury is a major problem for a Tulsa resident. Aside from the pain they may suffer from their ailment, they must also deal with potentially having to take time off work to seek medical treatment and to recuperate. Unlike injuries that happen on a worker’s...
On behalf of Frasier, Frasier & Hickman, LLP | Jun 3, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
People in Oklahoma work many different types of jobs. People may work in an office, in healthcare, construction, the restaurant industry, transportation and many other types of jobs. Each of these jobs require different physical requirements. However, one thing that...
On behalf of Frasier, Frasier & Hickman, LLP | May 4, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Injured workers in Oklahoma have important protections through the workers’ compensation process. Because the period of time following a workplace injury can be difficult, injured workers and their families should be familiar with the workers’ compensation benefits...
On behalf of Frasier, Frasier & Hickman, LLP | Apr 23, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries are unexpected and, oftentimes, extremely disruptive events. For the employer, there are concerns about how the injury occurred and what can be done to prevent future injuries from occurring in the same manner. But, for injured employees, the...
On behalf of Frasier, Frasier & Hickman, LLP | Apr 20, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Every worker in Oklahoma rightfully expects that they will be safe in the workplace. However, the reality is that sometimes incidents occur on-the-job that results in injuries. When this occurs, most injured workers will be able to fall back on the workers’...
On behalf of Frasier, Frasier & Hickman, LLP | Apr 4, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
An injury or illness from your job can be scary in a lot of ways. Besides your health, you may worry about becoming unemployed and unable to pay medical bills, feed yourself and your family, pay rent and meet other needs. And that is why every state has a...
On behalf of Frasier, Frasier & Hickman, LLP | Mar 31, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
COVID-19 raises a host of issues regarding workers’ compensation… In this post, we will address some frequently asked questions. Does work comp generally cover viruses, such as the flu? Regular diseases and viruses, including MRSA, the common cold, and...
On behalf of Frasier, Frasier & Hickman, LLP | Jan 30, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
After suffering an injury at work, you rely on workers’ compensation to pay your medical bills. But if the doctor says you can’t go back to work until you heal, you may worry about how you will pay all your other bills. Luckily, workers’ comp will also supplement your...
