Are you an Oklahoma worker who suffered injuries on the job? Have you been diagnosed with an occupational illness or disease because of work-related exposures? If that is the case, you might be eligible to recover workers' compensation benefits. Workers' compensation includes medical benefits and covers a portion of lost wages while you are recovering from your illness or injury. Each state sets its own laws regarding workers' compensation, but in general, the program is pretty much universal across the country. How Many Workers' Compensation Attorneys Are In Oklahoma? While the actual number of attorneys in Oklahoma might be higher, Avvo reported that the state had 43 workers' compensation attorneys as of February 2018. When you are filing a workers' compensation claim, you want an attorney who is licensed in your state to represent you in court so they are familiar with the state laws and will know how to proceed with your claim. Workers' compensation attorneys can also negotiate with insurance companies and sometimes get a claim settled before it has to go to court. What Can A Workers' Compensation Attorney Do For Me? If you have been hurt on the job, your claim might not be approved quickly. Instead, you might have your claim denied all together or you might have benefits stopped suddenly. For example, if you have had a prior surgery for damaged vertebrae in your neck, then you suffer a fall at work that causes back and neck problems, your employer might try to claim that your injuries weren't caused by the fall at work. They might allege your problems were pre-existing. In such situations, you need a lawyer to file an appeal and protect your rights. With an attorney, your odds of a successful claim increase significantly. Where Are Courthouses in Oklahoma? Different courts are used for different cases. Here are some Oklahoma courthouses: Oklahoma County Courthouse 320 Robert S Kerr Avenue #203 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Oklahoma District Court 220 W Division Street #426 Stillwell, OK 74960 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Garfield County Courthouse 114 W Broadway Avenue Enid, OK 73701 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Your attorney will make sure your claim is filed in the right court. Speak With An Attorney! If you have suffered injuries while working in Oklahoma, you should consult with a workers' compensation attorney. In Oklahoma, workers' compensation claims must be pursued within two years of the date of death or injury, within two years of the date of payment of any compensation or any wages in lieu of compensation, or within two years of receiving authorized medical care for your condition. To get connected with an attorney in your area, complete the information request form on this page and we will send it to a lawyer so you can get a free case evaluation. Additional Resources Filing for Workers' Comp in Oklahoma Denied Workers' Comp in Oklahoma
