I was hurt on the job after 1.5 weeks working am I still able to get workers compensation and medical treatment covered?

Yes, you are definitely covered under workers' comp and you should file a claim. Assuming the claim is accepted, all your medical benefits will be...

Additional claim

Yes, this will need to be submitted as a new medical condition claim. You should contact an attorney to assist you with this, you will need one.

What can I expect to settle my workers comp claim for?

It will depend on your permanent restrictions and whether you are released to regular work. Your attending physician determines both. If you have...

I was injured on the job due to my supervisors negligence

You should file a workers' compensation claim. You can do it through your employer (801 form) or through your doctor (827 form). There is some...

Workman's comp claim for depression/anxiety, after denied through short term disability?

If you wish to appeal a short term disability claim, you will want to address this question to the short term disability lawyers (not workers'...

Can my sue my employer outside of workman's comp

No. Workers' compensation in Oregon is an "exclusive remedy" which means that when you are injured at work you must file a workers' compensation...

You will need to post this question to the insurance lawyer list. Short term disability is not part of workers' compensation law. However, if...

Hernia claim accepted will need surgery soon. What is a ball park figure that I can expect for a financial lump sum settlement.

It depends: If you have permanent impairment you could expect anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000. If you have no permanent impairment, there would...

Yes, if you have an accepted claim and anticipate surgery, you are likely to have some permanent impairment. Permanent impairment is not a...

Do I need an attorney ?

If you worked in Washington, your claim is likely under Washington workers' compensation law and you will need a Washington attorney. And, yes,...