Category: Workers’ Compensation
Should You Take Time Off Work with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
The carpal tunnel is a passageway in the palm of your hand. It houses the median nerve, which controls feeling and function in the palm, wrist, and hand. When this tunnel becomes compressed — typically due to swelling of surrounding...
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Are Permanent Partial Disability Benefits for Life?
If you have suffered a work-related injury in Oregon that has left you with permanent limitations, you may be eligible for permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits through the workers’ compensation system. But is permanent partial disability really for life? In general,...
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Can a Job Fire You for Having Asthma?
If you have asthma, you may have a disability that is protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you seek a reasonable accommodation for asthma from your employer, and your employer instead fires you, you may be eligible...
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How to Report Unsafe Working Conditions in Oregon
Employers in Oregon are responsible for maintaining a reasonably safe environment for their employees. So, what happens when an employer shrugs off their responsibility, and you notice unsafe working conditions at your workplace? Is there anything you can do to...
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Can I File a Personal Injury Claim While Collecting Workers’ Compensation?
If you were injured on the job in Oregon, you may wonder if filing a personal injury claim in addition to a workers’ compensation claim is an option for you. The answer depends on several factors, but as a general rule, filing...
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Can You Refuse a Drug Test After a Workplace Injury in Oregon?
Drug testing is almost routine in today’s workplace. Many employers require prospective employees to pass a drug test screening. Some companies even require employees to submit to random drug screenings throughout their employment. What about mandatory drug screenings following a...
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Can You Sue Your Employer After a Workplace Injury in Oregon?
It depends, but in most cases, you cannot sue your employer after a work injury in Oregon. That is because workers’ compensation is considered an exclusive remedy for injured employees whose employers are part of the system. The exclusive remedy...
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Common Workers’ Comp Delay Tactics & What to Do
An insurance company’s primary goal is to maximize profits, and one way they can do so is by minimizing the amount they pay out in claims. Some workers’ compensation insurance companies use delay tactics to slow down the claims process,...
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Can I Choose My Own Doctor for Workers’ Compensation in Oregon?
One aspect of filing a workers’ compensation claim that makes some employees uneasy is the prospect of getting medical care from an unknown healthcare provider. Individuals form tight bonds with their doctors and staff. When you must see a new...
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Can I Start a New Job While Receiving Workers’ Comp Benefits?
If you suffered injuries while on the job in Oregon and are currently receiving workers’ compensation benefits, you may wonder if it is possible to start a new job while still receiving these benefits. Before you accept a position at...
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