Category: Workers’ Compensation

If you were injured in the workplace and become disabled (due to the work injury itself or due to a combination of the work injury and other physical conditions), you may be wondering whether you receive workers’ comp and Social Security Disability benefits at the same time. The short answer…

Loud noise in the workplace can make it difficult to concentrate and communicate, reduces productivity, can cause physical and mental stress, and can contribute to on-the-job accidents and injuries. Short-term workplace exposure to loud noise can cause temporary changes to one’s hearing, and long-term exposure to high noise levels can…

In a landmark case, an Oklahoma court allowed an injured worker to receive workers’ compensation benefits even though he tested positive for marijuana use after a workplace accident. The ruling in the Oklahoma case Rose v. Berry Plastics Corp, as explained in the National Law Review and in Business Insurance, underscores the no-fault nature of workers’…

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are working from home than ever before. As workers in Oklahoma transitioned from offices to remote settings, many began to wonder whether the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Act covers injuries sustained while working remotely. While the Workers’ Compensation Act indeed covers most…

If you’ve been injured in a workplace accident, workers’ compensation benefits can provide a valuable financial lifeline while you’re unable to work. Unfortunately, there are many points in the workers’ compensation process where a mistake can hurt your claim, resulting in reduced benefits or denials. The Oklahoma workers’ compensation lawyers at Ryan…

The rollout of an effective vaccine to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus brings new hope to many individuals working in high-risk jobs. At the same time, it raises the question of whether employers can require workers to get vaccinated. More than 60% of Americans plan to get vaccinated…

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, both employers and workers in Oklahoma and throughout the country are wondering when it will be safe for them to return to work. Some businesses are beginning to open their doors, and employees want to know that they aren’t putting themselves at risk. Business owners…

Registered nurses (RNs) provide critical care for patients and are vital to the U.S. healthcare system. Nurses are commonly employed in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other facilities. These jobs can be extremely demanding physically. The equipment they use and the facilities they work in often pose safety hazards that…

Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons Offers Workers‘ Compensation Help The attorneys at Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons stand up for Oklahoma workers who are having difficulty obtaining workers’ compensation benefits after suffering job-related injuries or developing occupational illnesses. Is Oklahoma City a “No-Fault,” Worker’s Comp State? Workers’ compensation is a no-fault…

Women and men injured badly enough to miss a week of work – the threshold for qualifying for workers’ compensation benefits – are more likely to die from suicide or pain medication overdose, a study from Boston University (BU)says. For women, the potential for suicide or fatal overdose triples after…