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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Insurance Companies Are Refusing Car Rental More Often, But You Have OptionsGetting a car rental after an Oregon auto collision can be tough. Here are some thoughts on recent trends and your options.
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A Family Comes TogetherSometimes 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
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Medical Opinions Drive Your Oregon Workers' Compensation Claim, No Matter Where They Come FromMedical opinions drive the Oregon Workers' Compensation claim. The treating doctor is usually your advocate, but not always
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Two Oregon lawyers recently discussed the Oregon's legalization of marijuana in the employment setting.Oregon recently legalize marijuana, and with it, come many legal issues. One concerns marijuana use and employment loss.
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Making the Most of the Policy Limits Injury Settlement in OregonMany 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
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Digging Deep to Appeal a Social Security DecisionWriting an effective Appeals Council argument on a Social Security Disability claim requires a a lot of digging through the evidence.
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More MCO MadnessOregon Workers' Compensation allows insurance companies to contract with "Managed Care Organizations," who do more harm than good in many cases.
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Medical Expert Testimony at Social Security Hearing and RealityWe 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.
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Oregon Workers' Compensation MCO's: An Argument for ReformOregon Workers' Compensation allows for "managed care organizations" or "MCOs" to help with managing care. These organizations do not help injured workers.
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The Remand Hearing: A Second Chance at Proving DisabilitySocial Security cases can be appealed, and if successful, the case is sent back to the original Judge for another hearing. These hearings are different.
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Oregon Workers' Compensation is Changing; Maybe For the BetterRecent Board and Court decisions show a fundamental shift in whether an injured worker obtains important benefits.
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Some MCO Doctors Prevent Necessary CareOregon Workers' Compensation allows "managed care organizations," which are akin to HMO's. These organizations are supposed to