Every day in Oregon, dozens of car accidents take place. One recent incident resulted in several people needing to go to the hospital for nonlife-threatening injuries. The crash occurred as a result of one driver running a red light and colliding into three other...
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Construction’s “Fatal Four” cause majority of worker deaths
When you kick up your feet after a long day working on an Oregon construction site, chances are, you feel aches, pains and other work-related injuries or ailments. The construction industry is an undeniably dangerous one to work in, and if you are able to end your...
4 things not to say after a car wreck
Portland’s roadways have more motorists on them than ever before. With increased traffic likely comes an increased chance that you will eventually find yourself in the middle of a car crash. If you do, what you say matters. In 2016, the most recent year for which data...
Is it carpal tunnel syndrome or something else?
As you go through your workdays, you may notice that your hands start to hurt or tingle. You may shake them frequently or even resort to rubbing them on and off. As the pain increases, so does your ineffectiveness to complete the tasks your job requires. Hand and...
How to identify a traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injuries are some of the most common complications to occur to an individual involved in a car accident. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that approximately 230,000 Americans go to the hospital every year as a result of TBI. It...
5 tips for safely working in the rain
When you live in Portland, you feel accustomed to the rain. Rainfall probably does not hold you back from achieving your daily tasks, including going to work. However, rain can cause or contribute to a variety of workplace injuries. Rain brings poor visibility,...
Important aspects of a strong brain injury claim
Accidents occur every day. Sometimes, those accidents can result in serious injury. When the accident is due to the actions of another party, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering. Particularly in the case of brain injury, it is important to...
Your workers comp case and the IME
Workers compensation can offer injured workers a way to get benefits that can help cover medical expenses and lost earnings. However, the application process in Oregon involves several steps where it is essential to follow technical requirements and meet deadlines....
Should you file for workers’ comp or a personal injury lawsuit?
If you have gotten injured at work, you may wonder what to do next. What is the correct route to seeking the financial compensation you deserve: A workers' compensation claim, a personal injury lawsuit or both? In most cases, it will be to file a workers' compensation...
How to document lost wages after an accident
A multitude of expenses associated with getting into a car accident exist. Your vehicle must be repaired, your medical bills must be paid and in addition to all this, you will likely be losing money as a result of the collision, too. This is the reality many people...