Questions answered by John M Oswald

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How should I respond while still not medically stationary?

John's answer | Answered on October 19, 2017

It is illegal under Oregon law to retaliate and/or discriminate against an injured worker because they filed and pursued a workers' compensation...

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What should I do about my job not filing a police report about I hit and run I was involved in?

John's answer | Answered on March 16, 2017

You need to file your own Oregon DMV report ASAP (regardless of what your employer does). In the meantime, your workers' compensation claim should...

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Is it worth retaining an attorney to defend oneself from an insurance company if involved in a MVA without insurance.

John's answer | Answered on February 28, 2017

In order to protect yourself, you should consult with an attorney. The insurance company has lots of resources to try to make life difficult for...

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Works Comp Injury; how can the insurance company deny a claim when three doctors diagnosed the injury?

John's answer | Answered on February 24, 2017

Due to the repetitive nature of you work injury, under Oregon law you likely have an "occupational disease" workers' compensation claim. Under...

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How does the longshoreman compensation act work?

John's answer | Answered on February 16, 2017

You should contact an attorney that specifically handles Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation claims. This is an area of specialty apart from...

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Which type of attorney do I hire for a civil suit regarding damage and injury during a car accident with an uninsured driver?

John's answer | Answered on February 15, 2017

Yes, you should talk to a personal injury attorney. You will need to pursue an "uninsured motorist" claim with your automobile insurer to cover...

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Fault in this Left-Turn accident?

John's answer | Answered on February 09, 2017

Generally you are not allowed to turn left until it is reasonably safe to do so. Whether the taxi driver was more negligent than you in causing...

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How can I file a lawsuit to collect personal injury damages in the state of Oregon if the at fault party has been unresponsive?

John's answer | Answered on January 26, 2017

You should immediately, without further delay, contact an attorney licensed in Oregon that handles personal injury claims. If you do not file a...

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What are my options? and im also on OHP program fyi

John's answer | Answered on January 23, 2017

Was your knee condition caused by a work injury? Do you have an open workers' compensation claim? If so, you will be entitled to workers'...

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My work COMP carrier Tristar Risk Mgmt is sending me to Seattle and back to Portland and back to Seattle for 6 IME's jan 15-20

John's answer | Answered on January 03, 2017

Is your workers' compensation claim in Alaska, Washington or Oregon? In Oregon the workers' compensation insurer is only entitled to 3 IMEs for...

John M Oswald's Answers (47)

How should I respond while still not medically stationary?

What should I do about my job not filing a police report about I hit and run I was involved in?

Is it worth retaining an attorney to defend oneself from an insurance company if involved in a MVA without insurance.

Works Comp Injury; how can the insurance company deny a claim when three doctors diagnosed the injury?

How does the longshoreman compensation act work?

Which type of attorney do I hire for a civil suit regarding damage and injury during a car accident with an uninsured driver?

Fault in this Left-Turn accident?

How can I file a lawsuit to collect personal injury damages in the state of Oregon if the at fault party has been unresponsive?

What are my options? and im also on OHP program fyi

My work COMP carrier Tristar Risk Mgmt is sending me to Seattle and back to Portland and back to Seattle for 6 IME's jan 15-20