Injuries on the job are a major problem in the Oklahoma workforce. In fact, in 2016 over $60 million was paid out in workers compensation law cases. Thus, employers must carry Workers Compensation insurance. This insurance pays medical and lost wages for any employee who receives injuries while working on the job. In exchange for accepting these benefits, the worker further waives the right…
Injured at work
Total Disability Under Workers Compensation
Disability Under Workers Compensation sometimes allows you to work on the side. Many times people who are receiving temporary total disability payments still need more income to survive. As a result, they may pick up random and sporadic work during the recovery time to help pay bills. In a 2001 decision, the Oklahoma courts held that a person who works sporadically during their recovery…