Get the Latest Insight and Opinions from an Oregon Social Security and Personal Injury Lawyer
When you seek Social Security or worker’s compensation in Astoria, or if you have questions about your Portland auto accident, you may want the insight of an attorney. Read the latest tips and opinions from Astoria personal injury lawyer Joe Di Bartolomeo, and learn more about what you need to know to help your claim.
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Thoughts on a Recent Oregon Injury Claim Mediation Most personal injury claims do not go to trial but some do. Some resolve quickly, and others require help. We recently resolved a claim through mediation. -
How Some Judges Deny Social Security Claims Social Security Disability rules and laws aim for consistent review of claims by Judges. But, some disability claims are decided before reviewing the evidence. -
Social Security Disabiltiy and the Federal Government Shutdown Will your Social Security Disability claim be affected by the federal government shutdown. For now, disability claims should move forward. -
Chronic Low Back Problems Predicted to Increase Chronic low back pain is Already a leading cause of disability. Recent medical research the number of people dealing with this problem will increas.` -
New Treatment Options for Memory Loss from Brain Injuries Brain injury and concussion awareness has grown dramatically. This news story reports on a novel approach to treating memory loss from brain injuries. -
Court of Appeals Considering Permanant Partial Disability We are arguing two at the Court of Appeals that may affect many workers' compensation claims in Oregon. -
Smartography Lives! Our Smartography Contest started almost two years, and there is no reason to stop now! Submit your smart phone photos for a chance at a $50.00 gift certificate. -
Telling Your Story In many workers' compensation hearings, medical opinions are the main piece of evidence deciding issues, but an injured worker should still tell their story -
Class Action Against Starbucks is Shameful Two Starbucks customers have filed a lawsuit claiming that Starbucks has mislead its customers by underfilling lattes and defrauding its customers -
Revisiting Property Damage in an Oregon Auto Collision We have had several inquiries about dealing with car repair or replacement after a collision. Here are some thoughts on how to deal with an insurance carrier. -
Astoria Seniors Take Action on Drunk Driving Three Astoria High School Seniors just finished a presentation on the dangers of drunk driving, including a real life simulation of a fatal drunk driving accident. -
New Insurance Protections Cannot Happen Fast Enough Oregon enacted major changes to its auto insurance laws, but only for new or renewed policies beginning this year. These changes cannot come fast enough. -
Carriers Refusing to Pay For Rental Cars Getting a car rental after an Oregon auto collision can be tough. Here are some thoughts on recent trends and your options. -
A Family Coming Together Sometimes you see the best of people when they are struggling. I just finished a hearing with the hardest working Social Security client I think I ever met -
When Insurance Company Doctors Help, and Yours Does Not Medical opinions drive the Oregon Workers' Compensation claim. The treating doctor is usually your advocate, but not always -
Legalization of Marijuana and Your Employment Oregon recently legalize marijuana, and with it, come many legal issues. One concerns marijuana use and employment loss. -
Making the Most Out of The Limits Many drivers have minimal insurance coverage, often not enough to pay our client's medical bills, let alone compensation for loss of health. Here is an example -
Digging Through The Social Security File For The Appeal Writing an effective Appeals Council argument on a Social Security Disability claim requires a a lot of digging through the evidence. -
More MCO Madness Oregon Workers' Compensation allows insurance companies to contract with "Managed Care Organizations," who do more harm than good in many cases. -
Social Security and the Medical Expert at Hearing We recently met a medical expert who felt he was able to make an opinion on incomplete records, and judge another provider's abilities. Here is our take.