Workers Compensation Suing
Serving Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and surrounding areas
Workers’ compensation is a state administered insurance plan that covers workers who are injured on the job. In Oklahoma, all companies are required to carry workers' compensation insurance. An employer who carries workers' compensation insurance typically cannot be sued directly, or outside of the Workers' Compensation system, due to an employees’ injury. However, there are limited exceptions where the employer either (1) desired to bring about the worker's injury or (2) acted with the knowledge that such injury was substantially certain to result from the employer's conduct.
The statute of limitations on filing a workers' compensation claim in Oklahoma is two years, but the employee must notify the employer within 30 days of the onset of the injury or illness. If you are unsure whether your injury or illness is covered by workers' compensation you should consult with an experienced workers' compensation attorney as soon after the injury or illness as possible so you do not miss any filing deadlines.
Often, an injured employee may have a "third party claim" in addition to a Workers' Compensation claim. A common scenario is where an employee, while driving on the job, is struck by another motorist causing injury. Another scenario is where an employee is injured while working, but the injury was caused by a third party who is not a co-employee. This is common in oilfield accidents. The injured employee can bring both a Workers' Compensation claim as well as the third party claim. The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim (third party claim) in Oklahoma is two years, but you will want to file as soon as possible to ensure all the facts can be presented while they are still fresh in your memory.
If you were injured or got sick as a result of your occupation, you may be eligible for monetary compensation. In addition, depending on the circumstances, you may have a third party claim. Either way, you should consult with an experienced personal injury and workers' compensation attorney at Stipe Injury Law.
Please contact us as soon after your injury or illness as feasibly possible to ensure that you file your claim in a timely manner.
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