We are always watching for recent news items affecting Oregon and Washington injury or disability issues. Whether it's a new decision from the Oregon or Washington Courts, or the Workers' Compensation Board, we keep you updated with stories that can help you understand the process.
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Guardrails Scrapped In VirginiaThe State of Virginia scrapped Trinity guardrails after safety test revealed increased risk of death or injury. Several other lawsuits alleged that their injury
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State Supreme Court Takes Up Gun Liability CaseA mother is suing a gunshot for selling a firearm to her mentally ill daughter that was used to kill her husband. The Missouri Supreme Court will rule in the case.
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Oregon Supreme Court: Taxicab Drivers Not Independent ContractorsWhether someone is working as an independent contractor or an employee has significant ramifications. A recent Oregon Supreme Court case found for taxi drivers.
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Board Sorts Out Treatment From Actual Medical OpinionOregon Workers' Compensation allows benefits for a medical condition that requires treatment. Sometimes, whether something is an actual "condition" is not clear.
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Board Finds The Prior Shoulder Injury Not Part of New Claim"Pre-existing conditions" are a huge part of the Oregon Workers' Compensation system. However, the pre-existing condition must combine with the injury event.
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Workers' Comp Board Rules on Consequential Injury ClaimIn Oregon Workers' Compensation claims, an injured worker can file a claim for a "consequential condition" when an on-the-job injury causes another problem.
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Federal Court Rules on Social Security Claimant's CredibilityThere are many rules a Judge must follow to determine whether a person is disabled under Social Security, but it often boils down to credibility.
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Court Says Medical Opinion After Social Security Hearing GoodMedical opinions play a central role in Social Security Disability. This federal court case shows that an opinion after hearing helps if it talks about the past
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Social Security Medical Opinion No Good: Conflict of InterestConsultative Examiners are often active treating doctors. A federal court said that a physician who treated a claimant cannot later work for Social Security.
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Social Security Releases Report on Hearings BacklogThe backlog of hearings is nothing new, but it is not getting better, despite Social Security's concentrated efforts. A recent report offers some insight.
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Oregon Workers Comp. Board Rules Against Traveling EmployeeOregon Workers' Compensation benefits apply to injuries in the course and scope of employment, Special rules are used in the case of "traveling employees."
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Oregon Workers' Compensation Board Rules on SettlementsOregon Workers' Compensation allows an injured worker to resolve their claim. However, there are limits. This case clarifies what can be settled and what Kim.