My boy friend has a work accident and was wondering if we should get a attorney he lost the tip of his finger on a press machine

The first thing he should do is file a workers' compensation claim. The workers' comp insurer will then have 60 days to accept or deny the claim. ...

Would I have a case against a former employer even though I settled with workmans comp?

No, you do not have a case against your employer. Workers' comp is no-fault which means that you can utilize the workers' comp system without...

Am I entitled to a settlement from a work injury? What should I do?

Yes, you can likely settle out your claim. However, once the claim is closed (i.e., a Notice of Closure is issued) you will almost definitely be...

My husband was fired today after returning from a workers comp injury and feels it was unfounded. Do we have a legal issue?

Yes, he likely has legal recourse. However, if he is disputing the employment action (the firing), he will need an employment attorney, not a...

I live in Oregon, and I have a workman's comp claim in ca. I need a lawyer in Oregon that can take a ca. case

I recommend contacting the California State Bar Lawyer Referral Service. The phone number is: 415-538-2250. They should have a list of attorneys...

Friend bitten at work several times by patient, job wont pay medical, friend had to quit. having trouble getting paid.

The injured person should file a workers' compensation claim immediately. It can be done through the employer or through a medical provider. If a...

If you filed an official claim (i.e. and 801 form at Fred Meyer or an 827 form at your doctor office) then the insurer has 60 days to accept or...

There is no remedy under the Oregon workers' compensation statutes for being harassed for filing a workers' compensation claim. However, there is...

I lost my job the 28 of March of this year and I feel I was discriminated against because I was on Workers Compensation.

Yes, you have a case for employment discrimination and you did the right thing by filing with BOLI. I would also recommend you seek the advice of...

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If I received a workers compensation settlement while married BUT SEPERATED at the time of the accident can she claim it also?

Only if the settlement is for wages. Because under Oregon family law, wages are subject to divorce proceedings. If it is for PPD, then no, it...