Timeline for claiming workers’ compensation in Oklahoma
Under Oklahoma workers’ compensation law, all employers are encouraged by the authorities to provide insurance that offers benefits and compensation for any employee who suffers a workplace injury. A notice also must be posted by the employer in a conspicuous area in the workplace, such as a lunchroom bulletin board, informing all employees that the employer has, in fact, undertaken workers’ compensation insurance.
In case a person suffers from a work-related injury that occurs during the course of employment, he or she must inform the employer as soon as possible after the injury happens. If there is a delay of more than 30 days between being hurt and notifying the employer of the incident, the court may presume that the injury was not inflicted during the course of employment and may not qualify for workers’ compensation.
After the employer is notified of a worker’s compensation claim, he or she may decide to accept the claim or refute it. Such a decision by the employer must be made known to the employee as quickly as possible, but not more 15 days from notification of claim. Many seek professional legal help in such cases in order to understand the legal formalities and procedures relating to filing and receiving worker’s compensation.
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