Your Resource for Oregon Personal Injury Workers' Compensation, and Social Security Information
Claims adjusters and insurance companies do this every day. You do not. There is a lot at stake when you are facing a serious injury or disability. Before you sign forms, give statements, or agree to anything, review our free article library. Here, you will get answers to your most frequently asked questions, learn the basic issues you face, and most important, the mistakes you need to avoid.
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Civil Litigation in Oregon: The Answer In an Oregon civil case, the answer is just that; a response to the allegations in a complaint. Learn about how the answer frames the issues in the case. -
Expert Opinions in the Oregon Injury Case Oregon injury claims often involve complex issues of medicine, economics, or accident reconstruction. Learn the role of experts in the Oregon injury case. -
Expert Depositions in Oregon Workers' Compensation Cases If you appeal a denied Oregon Workers' Compensation claim, you may go to a hearing, and testify. In some cases, Doctors sometimes testify as well. -
Civil Litigation in Oregon: The Complaint Just about every lawsuit in Oregon begins with the filing of paper work, known as a Complaint, or a Petition. Learn what goes into drafting a complaint. -
Civil Litigation in Oregon: An Introduction Litigation in State courts can be complicated. These articles give a step-by-step guide on how cases move though Oregon Courts, and what to expect. -
The Social Security Claims File Your Social Security claims file contains a lot of information that can make or break your disability appeal. Learn how these files are organized. -
November 2013 Makin' It Better Newsletter Our November 2013 Makin' It Better Newsletter features articles on distracted walking, a great holiday recipe, and tips on harvesting local mushrooms -
New and Omitted Medical Condition Claims Oregon Workers' Compensation carriers often accept only some medical conditions. You can make a new or omitted medical condition claim to ensure full benefits. -
Being "Insured" For Social Security Disabiliy Social Security Disability Insurance is nothing more than the government-sponsored disability insurance. Learn what it means to be "insured" under this system. -
Why Your Past Work is Important to Your Social Security Disability Claim Part him of the process and to determining whether you are "disabled" under the Social Security statute is looking at your past work. Learn why. -
Common Issues with Serious Fracture Injury Claims Oregon and Washington injury claims involving serious orthopedic injuries pose special challenges. Learn the unique issues these injuries bring to an injury claim. -
Washington Personal Injury Protection: A Summary Washington law requires only that insurance companies "offer" PIP coverage for an auto insurance policy. It is not required, but here are the basics. -
Hit and Run and Phantom Vehicle Cases: Perfecting Your Claim Hit and run and phantom vehicle collisions are too common in Oregon, and in order to protect your rights, you have to meet strict time limits. Learn more here. -
What Happens at a Social Security Hearing? The Social Security hearing is the first time you get to meet face to face with the person deciding your claim. Learn how these hearings work, and what to expect. -
The "Own Motion" Claim In Oregon, you are entitled to access medical care long after your claim is closed, but you need to know what care is covered, and other claims requirements. -
Proving The Social Security Disability Claim There are five elements to every Social Security Disability claim. Learn how the sequential process works in establishing your Social Securitydisability claim. -
The Mechanics of an Oregon Uninsured Motorist Claims If you have been injured in an Oregon auto collision, you may be dealing with an uninsured or underinsured motorist claim. Learn the basics on your Oregon claim. -
Examples of Oregon Workers' Compensation Claim Denials There are different ways an employer or insurance company can deny a workers' compensation claim in Oregon. Learn about some of the different claim denials here. -
Oregon Wrongful Death Claims: An Introduction Wrongful Death claims in Oregon are unique for other types of injury claim because a statute defines the rights and remedies of those who have lost a loved one. -
Neck Injuries, A Common Result of Auto Collisions Neck and spine injuries probably one of the most common injuries suffered in an auto collision. Oregon injury attorney Joe Di Bartolomeo shares his perspective