When Do You Get the Benefits of Workers' Compensation?

Getting benefits from workers' compensation is complicated. There are some benefits, including medical which you can get instantly. There is no need to wait to get compensation. But there are other advantages, such as permanent disability benefits and temporary disability benefits, including time loss compensation, that do not start instantly. The court must entitle you to this coverage first; otherwise, you cannot get the compensation benefits. You should submit a medical certificate stating that you cannot continue work right now. You can get the wages you have missed due to your absence from the workplace for your injury. Contact a workers' comp lawyer if you live in OKC and if you got injured in the workplace.

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