There is a significant community of school professionals in Tulsa and throughout the State of Oklahoma. Included are those who work in networks that specialize in early childhood and advocacy, expansive school districts like Tulsa Public Schools and surrounding suburban districts, and institutions of higher learning. All who work in the field of education are afforded protection from job-related injuries and illness by the workers’ compensation that their employers carry.
If your profession is education, our experienced Tulsa workers’ compensation lawyers for school professionals at ASH LAW welcome the opportunity to help.
Special Coverage For Injury By Assault
Oklahoma has a specific statute in place that addresses school professionals who are injured as a result of assault on the job. This coverage applies to teachers, administrators, and support personnel in public schools throughout the state. If a student or a member of a student’s family assaults and injures you in the course of your work, you are entitled to supplement your WC temporary total disability benefits with sick leave.
Temporary Total Disability Benefits
Temporary Total Disability (TTD) benefits apply when the attending doctor determines that the injured employee is unable to work during the healing process. This is a primary form of workers’ comp benefits, and they are generally capped at 156 weeks, with a possible 52-week extension in cases involving a consequential injury.
The Risk Of Assault
Those who work in the school setting in Oklahoma are vulnerable to assault, and the concern is escalating. Advocacy groups put considerable effort into effecting legislative safety measures to help protect those who educate our children.
Key Protections For School Professionals
The protections afforded by workers’ compensation are grouped into several key categories.
No-Fault System
Employees who are injured on the job are entitled to workers’ comp benefits, regardless of fault in the matter. This means that, if you were doing something work-related when you were injured, you’re covered. The compensation you’re entitled to, however, is less comprehensive than it would be in a negligence-based personal injury claim.
Compensation For Lost Income
If your work-related injury keeps you off the job, you’re entitled to benefits. This compensation is usually calculated as a specific percentage of weekly pay, and it breaks down into the following basic categories:
- Temporary total disability benefits
- Temporary partial disability benefits
- Permanent total disability benefits
- Permanent partial disability benefits
Categorization depends on the degree to which your injury interferes with your ability to do your job and on the duration of the setback you experience.
Compensation For Related Medical Expenses
Workers’ compensation also covers those current and ongoing medical bills associated with your injury, if they are considered necessary and reasonable.
Consult With Our Experienced Tulsa Workers’ Compensation Attorneys For School Professionals Today
Our resourceful Tulsa workers’ compensation lawyers for school professionals at ASH LAW, proudly representing clients throughout Oklahoma, are well-positioned to skillfully advocate for your claim’s best possible resolution, and we appreciate the opportunity to do so. Learn more about everything we can do to help by contacting us online or giving our firm a call at 918-599-0001 today.
