Portland Employer Liability Law Attorney
In the state of Oregon, employees should be aware of legal options. Under Oregon law, employers are required to provide safe working conditions for their employees. If this obligation is not met, workers may have the right to take legal action beyond workers’ compensation. This is referred to as the Employer Liability Law in Oregon. At Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC, our Portland Employer Liability Law attorneys are well-informed when it comes to these cases and we know what must be done to help you move forward.
What’s the Difference Between Filing a Claim Under the Employer Liability Law and Workers’ Compensation?
Claims filed under the Employer Liability Law are made as an alternative to workers’ compensation such as in situations when the injured worker works for a non-complying employer or when the accident is caused by an employee of another employer.
A claim under the Employer Liability Law must show that:
- You were working under a situation where your employer and the employer who caused the injury were engaged in a common enterprise
- The work posed a threat to the employee or to the public
- You were an employee of the other employer in intermingled work
- The other employer had the duty to care for the safety of the employee
What Are My Options as an Injured Worker in Oregon?
When injured by a general contractor, sub contractor or an other person who is not your direct employer, Oregon’s Employer Liability Law and Safe Employment Act give you, as an injured worker, rights beyond just workers’ compensation.
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Our workplace accident law firm in Portland has represented workers injured in industries such as:
- Construction
- Maritime/Fishing/Crabbing
- Welding
- Agriculture
- Railroad
- Manufacturing
- Forestry/Logging
- Transportation / Warehouse
- Heavy Machinery Operation
If you have questions about what to do after an injury, or if you would like to speak with one of our lawyers about your situation and how Oregon’s Employer Liability Law affects you, we encourage you to contact Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC as soon as possible.