Oklahoma Personal Injury Law Library TOPIC: How Long Do I Have to Report an Injury

When you sustain an on the job injury in Oklahoma, you should report it to your employer right away. This is equally important will illnesses that develop due to your working conditions. Under no circumstances should you wait more than 30 days to report your injury. Delays in reporting your injury can result in a denial of your workers’ compensation claim.

In the state of Oklahoma, your workers’ compensation benefits will start being paid within three days of your report to your employer. When you are injured, having this flow of income is essential to protect your financial and physical health. Waiting to file a claim can result in excessive medical bills and put you and your family in financial danger.

Your employer has two years to file an Application for Adjudication of Claim. This is the process in which your claim is substantiated. You needn’t worry about the paperwork your employer is required to fill out, your only concern should be reporting your injury, and focusing on healing.

How Self & Associates can Help

With over 30 years of experience helping Oklahomans injured on the job, the workers’ compensation attorneys at Self & Associates can help you fill out necessary paperwork and correctly file your claim. We are dedicated to assisting you in receiving the full compensation you will require to recover from your on the job injury.

If you live in the state of Oklahoma and have been injured on the job, please contact the workers’ compensation attorneys at Self & Associates to schedule your free consultation today.