When a family member dies on the job, you have the right to get compensation. You deserve justice. However, the right to sue if death occurs in the workplace may change in Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma's Workers' Compensation Act states that an employee who elects to take workers' compensation does not have a right to sue his employer for injuries in the workplace. Beneficiaries or surviving relatives cannot sue for wrongful death if decedents accept workers' compensation and give up their right to sue.
If a person's death on the job was due to the negligent actions of a third party, however, Oklahoma's workers' compensation statute allows dependents to pursue a wrongful death suit against the third party, regardless of whether the decedent elected for workmen's compensation through his employer.
We understand how difficult it is to come to grips with filing a wrongful death suit after a death in the workplace. It's important to keep in mind that a delay could affect your legal rights. The statute of limitations in Oklahoma allows families up to two years to file a wrongful death suit. Don't wait until the last minute.
At The Law Offices of Jeff Martin, serving the Tulsa and communities in Oklahoma, an experienced death in the workplace attorney can assist you or your loved one in your case. Contact us. The initial consultation is free, and you don't pay unless we win. Call us today in Tulsa area at 728-8888 or use our toll free number 800-980-9205.
