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Workers’ Compensation
2 hazards retail workers face
Retail workers have to deal with a lot of challenges while they’re working. While many people think of these jobs as being rather safe, there are some very specific hazards that workers in the retail industry can face. Some of the hazards that retail workers might...
Oklahoma teens and workers’ comp: What parents should know
Teens play an important role in Oklahoma’s workforce. Whether they’re working after school and on weekends, filling seasonal or temporary jobs during the holidays and summer or have left school to help support their family, they have just as much right to a safe...
Can workers’ compensation cover on-the-clock car crash injuries?
Workers' compensation rules protect professionals and the companies that hire them. Businesses that comply with workers' compensation regulations indemnify themselves from liability. They don't have to worry about employees suing them if they get hurt on the job....
First responders, PTSD and workers’ comp: Oklahoma’s new law
If you’re a first responder or have a loved one who is, you know that the stress and trauma of the job can be overwhelming and even paralyzing. Increasingly, lawmakers across the country are requiring state workers’ compensation boards to cover serious mental health...
5 common workers’ comp myths
Many injured workers can apply for workers’ compensation. Workers’ comp can help injured workers afford medical expenses and recover lost wages. There are many misconceptions about workers’ comp. If you are applying for benefits, you should consider the following: ...
Poorly fitting PPE can cause, worsen injuries
Female construction workers are still relatively few and far between. However, it’s not as uncommon to see a woman working on a construction site or maybe doing road or bridge construction work as it once was. While the women who choose this line of work can be every...
Common injuries hospital workers may face
People who work in a hospital all have job duties that work together to enable the medical team to provide care for patients. While it’s easy to assume that a hospital is a safe place to work, there are actually very serious hazards that these hard workers face daily....
Understanding workers’ compensation claim denials
Workers' compensation is designed to provide financial protection to employees who suffer injuries or illnesses. However, not all claims are approved. Understanding why claims may be denied can help employees navigate the process of pursuing benefits more effectively....
What are the dangers of working in a warehouse?
There are many jobs on the market, and one of them that often pays well and has good benefits is working in a warehouse. However, like most jobs, working in a warehouse is not always safe. Many warehouse employees are injured on the job. When an employee is injured on...