http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Oklahoma/index.html LawInfo - Legal Resource Center offers free legal forms and free legal documents that is designed to help consumers and businesses resolve their legal issues http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Oklahoma/how-do-i-know-if-my-employer-is-covered-by-wo.html Oklahoma law requires employers to provide workers` compensation insurance for all their employees, even if the employer only has one part&shy;time employee. However, an exemption exists for an employer with five or fewer total employees, all of whom are related to the employer either blood or marriage. Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Oklahoma/how-long-after-an-injury-do-i-have-to-report.html If an employee is injured in the course of employment, the employee should notify the employer immediately. Unless notice is given to the employer or medical treatment is given within sixty days of the injury, any claim for compensation may be denied. Oklahoma Workers' Compensation FAQs Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Oklahoma/if-i-am-injured-on-the-job-can-i-choose-the-d.html In most cases, the injured worker has the right to choose his own physician and can`t be forced to only see the company doctor. Although, if the employer or insurance carrier request that you be examined by a doctor of their choosing, you must submit to the exam. Oklahoma Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Oklahoma/if-i-am-unable-to-return-to-the-type-of-work.html If your employer has employment available to you within your medical restrictions and you decline, your employer may request a modification or termination of your benefits. If you do return to work and wages are less than what you earned before the injury, you may be entitled to partial disability. Wage benefits usually will be reduced based on the difference between your current earnings and what you earned before your injury, not exceeding the maximum compensation rate for the year you were injured. Oklahoma Workers' Compensation FAQs Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Oklahoma/my-employer-has-denied-my-claim-what-do-i-do.html After receiving a notice of workers` compensation denial from either your employer or the employer`s insurance company, you may file a claim petition seeking initial compensation. Mediation and hearings may be set up to help resolve differences between the injured worker and the employer/carrier. For more information contact the Workers` Compensation Enforcement Division at the address or number below.<p>Workers` Compensation Enforcement Division<br>4001 North Lincoln Boulevard<br>Oklahoma City, OK 73105<br>Telephone (405) 528&shy;1500 Oklahoma Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Oklahoma/what-workers-compensation-benefits-am-i-entit.html An injured worker is entitled to reimbursement for all reasonable and necessary medical treatment resulting from an on&shy;the&shy;job injury. In order for an injured worker to be entitled to temporary benefits, he or she must be unable to work for more than three calendar days. Oklahoma Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Oklahoma/when-will-my-benefits-begin-and-how-much-will.html In order for an injured worker to be entitled to temporary benefits, he or she must be unable to work for more than three calendar days.<p>Benefits are calculated based upon both the state`s average weekly wage (SAWW) and the employee`s average weekly wage (AWW). The law provides benefits equal to 100% of the employee`s AWW up to 70% of the SAWW for temporary total, permanent total and death benefits. For injuries occurring between November 1, 1999 and October 31,2002, maximum weekly benefits are $473. For permanent partial benefits the cap is set at 50 percent of the SAWW, or $237. Benefits are referred to in terms of weeks or weeks of compensation for a particular injury. 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