Immediately, report your injury to your employer as soon as possible-preferably in writing. Then seek medical treatment and document everything. After that, it's a good idea to contact a workers' compensation attorney like Scott Hendren to ensure your rights are protected from the beginning.

While you are not required to hire an attorney, the workers' compensation system can be quite complicated. Having an experienced lawyer ensures you receive proper medical care, the full benefits you are entitled to, and protection against claim denials or employer retaliation.

In Oklahoma, workers' compenstion may cover medical treatment, mileage reimbursements, temporary disability benefits, permanent disability benefits, vocational rehabilitation, and death benefits for dependents. The benefits you may receive depend on your injrury and case details.

There are strict deadlines in Oklahoma. You must report your injury as soon as possible, and you typically have one year to file a claim after the date of injury (or last medical treatment). Missing deadlines can prevent you from receiving benefits, so it's import to act fast.

In Oklahoma, workers' compensation attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront. Attorney fees come from a portion of the benefits received-only if your case is successful.