Do i need a lawyer?

Assuming this injury happened at work, the first step is to file a workers' comp claim. This can be done either through your employer or through...

Was on workmans comp,force to sign termination agreemnet,can i get unemoloyment

If you signed a termination agreement, you likely cannot receive unemployment. However, some termination agreements only state that you are laid...

How does joint sponsorship work if immigrant seeks assistance

A co-sponsor or sponsor would not be affected by the immigrant seeking workers' compensation benefits in Oregon. As to other benefits, I cannot...

I'm being investigated for fraud in a workmans comp claim. I believe I'm in the right, but it seems like they want to hang me.

If you are being investigated by the State, then you need a criminal lawyer asap. If you are just being investigated by the insurer (i.e., the...

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Can an undocumented worker receive benefits from a workers compensation claim?

It will not have a direct impact on his entitlement to workers' comp benefits here in Oregon. There are some benefits that he may not be entitled...

Yes, you have to do light duty. But, only if the employer sends or gives you a written light duty job offer and your doctor signs off on it...

Do I still receive workers comp payments

The answer is likely no, you will not still get your time loss if you quit your job. Even though you will still be under restrictions, Oregon law...

Can workers comp close my case if i refuse exploratory surgery.

Yes, you can refuse. But I agree with the other answer that this may trigger claim closure if you are otherwise stationary.

High blood pressure and high blood sugars, due to the pain after surgery.

The rule in workers' comp (in Oregon) is that if treatment for an accepted condition is the major cause of a new condition, then it must be covered...

Could i get compensated for the days im missing while i wait for lite duty to kick in

Unfortunately, you do have to wait 14 days to get paid for missing work for a work injury. They will not pay the first three days of missed work...