How do I Report a Defective Product?

If you or your loved ones have purchased a product that you have found to be defective, it is important that you take the steps necessary not only to keep your family safe but to keep others who may have purchased the same product safe as well. But how do you report a defective product?… read more

What Happens During Workers’ Comp Mediation?

Anytime a person sustains a workplace injury in Oregon, they should be able to recover compensation for their medical bills and a major portion of their lost wages. However, there are times when employers and insurance carriers push back from having to pay out compensation. This could include an outright claim denial or refusing to… read more

Workers’ Comp For Part-Time Employees

The workers’ compensation system in Oregon is robust. Just about every employer in this state is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance for every employee they have, including part-time employees. Here, we want to further examine the requirements of employers concerning workers’ compensation, the types of compensation available to part-time employees who sustain on-the-job injuries,… read more

Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable?

If you sustain an on-the-job injury in Oregon, then you will likely be able to recover compensation for your losses. The workers’ compensation system in this state is robust and typically provides full coverage of all medical bills related to the workplace injury as well as a significant portion of lost income. However, you need… read more

Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Covered by Workers’ Comp?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive motion injury that can lead to significant pain and suffering and affect a person’s ability to work. Individuals who suffer from carpal tunnel caused by workplace activities should be able to recover compensation through workers’ compensation insurance. However, recovering this compensation can be challenging, particularly when it comes to… read more

How do I Claim Insurance After a Bike Accident?

If you or somebody you love has sustained a bicycle accident injury caused by the actions of another driver in Oregon, then you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. Typically, the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier will be responsible for covering these losses. However, understanding how and when to file a claim after… read more

How Do You Prove Wrongful Death?

If you lose a loved one due to the negligent or intentional actions of another individual, company, or entity in Oregon, then you may be able to recover compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. In this state, the personal representative of the deceased’s estate is responsible for filing a wrongful death claim. However, how are… read more

Slip and Fall Statute of Limitations in Oregon

Anytime a person sustains a slip and fall injury caused by the negligence of a property owner, they should be able to recover compensation for their losses. However, it is crucial for slip and fall victims to understand that they have a limited amount of time to file these claims in civil court. Here, we… read more

How to Prove Liability in Slip & Fall Claims

Sustaining a slip and fall injury can lead to significant setbacks, both personally and financially. If an individual sustains a slip and fall injury caused by the negligent actions of a property owner, they should be able to recover compensation for their losses. However, proving liability after a slip and fall incident occurs in Oregon… read more

Hotel Negligence – What You Need to Know

If you or somebody you love sustains an injury while staying at a hotel, you should be able to recover compensation for you losses. That is, however, if you can prove that the hotel was negligent. Determining hotel negligence can be challenging, particularly when insurance carriers and legal teams get involved. Here, we want to… read more