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Two orders were issued on the afternoon of 6-30-2022 by the Honorable Margaret A. Bomhoff, Judge of the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Court of Existing Claims. “Pursuant to 85 O.S. 400…
We are pleased to announce have moved to our new office space as of October 31, 2022. Our office may be closed temporarily during our move. If you need us…
The Oklahoma Supreme Court refused to rule on the request to appoint Judge Margaret Bomhoff as the special judge of the Court of Existing Claims (CEC) beyond the expiration of…
Former Judge Mike McGivern and Attorney Bob Burke argued on behalf of the Court of Existing Claims, and asked the Supreme Court to appoint Judge Margaret Bomhoff as a special judge to…
The Oklahoma workers’ compensation system was reformed with the establishing of the Workers’ Compensation Commission which became effective February 1, 2014. Judge Margaret Bomhoff is now the only judge handling “old…
As the heat wave continues and the temperatures rise, remember that if you are working in extreme temperatures and suffer an injury such as heat exhaustion, stroke, heart attack, etc.,…
The Bell Law Firm has received several phone calls over the past few weeks from workers who were injured at work, but let the Statute of Limitations run on filing…
Workers’ Compensation is an insurance program that provides compensation for disability, as well as medical and rehabilitation benefits for employees who are injured on the job. While there are a…
In Oklahoma, most employers* with five or more employees are required to carry worker’s compensation insurance. Worker’s comp insurance covers all job-related injuries and job-related illnesses that happen during the…
The Oklahoma Senate has approved legislation that makes changes to Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation system that lawmakers say preserve and strengthen reforms adopted in 2013. An increase in benefits paid to…