Can compensation benefits be reduced if the injured worker was partially at fault for their injury?

In Oklahoma, workers' compensation is designed to provide benefits to employees who suffer injuries arising out of and in the course of their employment, regardless of fault. The principle of "no-fault" is a cornerstone of the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Act, which means that an injured worker can receive compensation for their work-related injury without the need to prove that their employer was negligent or at fault for the incident.

Because of this no-fault system, the injured worker's own actions, even if they contributed to the injury, do not impact the eligibility for receiving benefits. This approach aims to ensure that injured workers have access to necessary medical treatment and wage loss benefits, providing them support during their recovery without the complications that can arise from fault determination.

Other options suggest scenarios involving fault, but they do not align with the fundamental principles of Oklahoma workers' compensation, which firmly holds that benefits are not reduced based on the injured worker's level of fault. This system supports injured workers by simplifying the process of claiming benefits and expediting their recovery.