Burn injuries at work are covered by your employers insurance policy. The Oklahoma Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Program reports that burn injuries occur in many fields of employment and that they are a part of many claims filed under workers compensation in the state. One of the most common fields involving a burn injury at work in Oklahoma is roofing. Roofers regularly work with hot tar and other hot and toxic materials. Due to the tar being hot and sticky, it is often a cause of burn injuries leading to the need to file a work injury claim. For example, a 16 year old worker in Rogers County was bringing two buckets of tar onto a roof. He slipped and fell, splashing the tar onto his arms. This resulted in burns on his arms and torso. The teen spent nine days in the hospital for burn treatments. In this situation, an employee may be eligible for compensation and payment of medical expenses from his employer by filing a workers comp injury claim.
Burn Injuries at Work and Oklahoma Workers Compensation Law
Not all work injuries are compensable. However, burn injuries are under certain circumstances. To meet the proper elements for compensation on your burn injury you must:
1-Be an employee;
2-Receive a burn injury;
3-While working on-the-clock;
4-doing your job duties; AND
5-your injury must keep you from being able to earn your regular wages or perform daily activities.
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If you meet all these criteria, you are eligible for compensation from your employer. This may include medical expenses, lost wages, and other
restitution also. However, the process will include a series of forms and paperwork. Because burn injuries can be relatively costly and take many weeks to heal, we recommend you seek compensation immediately. Our attorneys have years of experience in the legal field of injury compensation.
Our Claremore Work Injury Attorneys Can Help
Facing a situation in which you must heal from burn injuries is a long process. It is only fair for you to receive some sort of compensation if you receive this type of injury during the course of your employment. Our first consultation is free. This way you can feel comfortable with our skills and experience while we handle your case. Call us today 918.379.4872.
