Augment LeadsTaking Oklahoma workers' comp cases? Here's how the Oklahoma system is set up, what the notice and filing rules say and how to screen callers, with a link to each source. Other states are on the workers' comp leads by state hub.
Who handles Oklahoma workers' comp claims
Oklahoma claims fall under the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act in Title 85A. Under 85A O.S. 69, a claim for benefits is filed with the Workers' Compensation Commission, and after filing the employee must request a hearing on any dispute, or receive or seek benefits, within six months, or the employer can move to dismiss the claim with prejudice.
Oklahoma notice and filing rules
Notice to the employer
Under 85A O.S. 68, unless the employee gives oral or written notice within 30 days of the injury, the injury is presumed not to be work-related, a presumption the employee must overcome by a preponderance of the evidence. For occupational disease or cumulative trauma, the 30 days run from separation from employment.
Filing deadlines
85A O.S. 69 bars a claim not filed within one year from the date of injury, or six months from the last benefits issued if benefits were paid. Occupational disease claims have two years from the last injurious exposure, and a latent injury doesn't toll the limits for accidental injuries.
General information, not legal advice; confirm current rules with the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission.
What to ask a Oklahoma injured worker
- When did the injury happen, and did you tell your employer within 30 days?
- Have you received any benefits? When was the last one issued?
- Has a claim been filed with the Workers' Compensation Commission? When?
- If a claim is on file, has anyone requested a hearing or sought treatment in the last six months?
Augment Leads in Oklahoma
We run workers' comp campaigns nationwide and send Oklahoma leads only to firms that choose Oklahoma. The injured worker fills in the form, each lead goes to one firm and is never resold, and unqualified leads are replaced. Over 50 law firms work with us. See workers' comp leads.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an Oklahoma worker have to tell the employer?
85A O.S. 68 calls for oral or written notice within 30 days of the injury; otherwise the injury is presumed not work-related. Confirm current rules with the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission.
How long does an Oklahoma worker have to file a claim?
Under 85A O.S. 69, one year from the injury, or six months from the last benefits issued if benefits were paid. Confirm current rules with the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission.
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