In Oregon I have won a new or omitted conditions related to a Workers Compensation Claim. Why do I not get 5 year aggravation?

You do have a five year period of aggravation rights which are from the date the claim is closed (not won at the hearing or at the Board). So,...

Can and employer deny time of for school if you are on workmans comp?

If you are off work because of a work injury you can go to school. However, this would be considered quitting your job and you would no longer be...

Can I get workmanship comp for a second job I worked?

Yes, if you have work restrictions that limit your ability to perform your second job, the insurer for the job at injury should cover the missed...

Can I get workmans comp if I can prove I injured myself at home due to work strains?

It will be extremely hard (probably impossible) to prove that work is the major cause of your injury if it happened at home. The law is clear that...

Hurt at work and employer stopped scheduling me to avoid liability

You must file a claim within 90 days of sustaining a work injury. You can file within a year of the injury, but only if you can prove the employer...

The workers comp insurance company’s Case Worker wants to attend my Doctor’s appointment. Makes me uncomfortable.Should I agree?

You do not have any obligation to allow someone from the insurer in to your doctor appointment. Usually they try to send someone called a nurse...

Can I sue my employer for ear issues from wearing a head set for years?

You cannot sue your employer under Oregon tort law, but you can file a workers' compensation claim. A claim is viable if you have a medical...

Are there any laws that help an employee, after an employer ignored a doctors medical note, resulting in another injury?

No. In Oregon, workers' comp is a "no fault" system meaning neither the employer (or their employees, etc) nor the injurer worker is liable for...

Yes, if your doctor thinks it is work related, you should appeal. You will need an attorney to help and you will want to make sure you do not miss...

Should I sue my current employer for my second on the job injury of no fault of my own due to unsafe work conditions?

You cannot sue for a workers' compensation claim in Oregon. Workers' comp is an "exclusive remedy" meaning that, if you have a workers' comp claim...