Category: Workers’ Compensation
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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What Are the Most Common Workers’ Comp Injuries?
People suffer workplace injuries with alarming frequency in Oregon. According to the state Department of Consumer and Business Services, nearly 50,000 people were hurt on the job in one recent year alone. In 63 percent of those cases, the injured person...
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When Does Workers’ Comp Start Paying?
If you have filed for workers’ compensation benefits after a workplace injury, you may find yourself wondering, “How many days until workers’ comp pays?” Dealing with a painful work-related injury is stressful enough, but the added uncertainty of the claims...
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How Child Support Affects Workers’ Compensation Benefits
When a job-related injury prevents you from working in Oregon, workers’ compensation benefits can cover your medical bills and replace some of your lost wages. This no-fault system gives many workers the time and financial support to recover and return...
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How to Check the Status of My Workers’ Comp Claim
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division (WCD) provides benefits to eligible employees who need help with medical expenses and lost wages after sustaining workplace injuries. However, the process of applying for and receiving workers’ compensation can be frustrating, especially when long...
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