Best Medical Malpractice & Negligence Lawyers in Edmond, OK

The first thing an injured worker should do is report the injury to the employer in writing. If medical treatment is not provided by the employer within five days, seek treatment on your own and make sure that you describe to the medical provider how you were injured. In the event, benefits are not volunteered by your employer, call Burton Law Group, P.C. to help you obtain these benefits.

It is getting more and more difficult to get approved for disability benefits. The rules are changing more frequently than they used to and depending on when you file your claim, different rules could apply. An attorney is familiar with the rules and procedures that apply to your individual claim, especially when it comes time for a hearing in front of a judge. Their job is to gather evidence regarding your claim and work with your physicians to gather that evidence according to the regulations that social security requires to qualify you for benefits. At a hearing, the attorney will present evidence on your behalf to convince the judge that you meet the qualifications for benefits.

Yes. To qualify for benefits, you must be off work 12 months or longer or have a disability that is expected to last 12 months or longer. Once you qualify for benefits, there is a 5 month waiting period. Benefits begin the 6th full month after the social security office finds that your disability began.

Each case is unique. The value of a case is based on the totality of the circumstances. It is impossible to know what kind of settlement to expect before investigating the extent of any injuries sustained, medical costs, lost wages, future expenses, and pain and suffering.

Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. Payment for our legal representation is contingent on our reaching a successful case resolution in the form of either a verdict or settlement on your behalf. In the event of a successful case resolution, we will take a pre-determined percentage of the recovery as payment. If we do not obtain financial compensation on your behalf, you owe us nothing for our services, though you may be responsible for case costs, such as filing fees.