Get the Latest Insight and Opinions from an Oregon Social Security and Personal Injury Lawyer
When you seek Social Security or worker’s compensation in Astoria, or if you have questions about your Portland auto accident, you may want the insight of an attorney. Read the latest tips and opinions from Astoria personal injury lawyer Joe Di Bartolomeo, and learn more about what you need to know to help your claim.
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Oregon Workers' Compensation MCO's: An Argument for ReformOregon Workers' Compensation allows for "managed care organizations" or "MCOs" to help with managing care. These organizations do not help injured workers.
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The Remand Hearing: A Second Chance at Proving DisabilitySocial Security cases can be appealed, and if successful, the case is sent back to the original Judge for another hearing. These hearings are different.
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Oregon Workers' Compensation is Changing; Maybe For the BetterRecent Board and Court decisions show a fundamental shift in whether an injured worker obtains important benefits.
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Some MCO Doctors Prevent Necessary CareOregon Workers' Compensation allows "managed care organizations," which are akin to HMO's. These organizations are supposed to
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Mental Illness is Part of LifeSeveral recent events inside and outside of that artificial border we call the "life-work" balance has brought mental health issues into sharp focus.
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The Law of Recording Conversations: Donald Sterling Issue Raises an IssueClipper basketball team owner Donald Sterling's alleged racism is dominating the media. One issue yet to be resolved is the legality of the recordings themselves.
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How Long Should It Take to Pass Safety Rules for School BusesThe recent fatal bus accident in California illustrates how long it takes to make a safety recommendation into a rule, and not for new and cutting edge measures.
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USAA Does Not Honor VeteransUSAA boasts that it honors its members, who are Veterans, but our experience shows that this insurer often denies auto injury benefits with no legal basis.
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Some Thoughts on Oregon Workers' Compensation's Exclusive Remedy LawOregon Workers' Compensation provides "no fault" benefits to injured workers, but almost total immunity for the employer. Still, there are some exceptions.
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Workers' Compensation Penalties: The $1.00 Fine for SpeedingOregon Workers' Compensation allows penalties and fees for unreasonable delay or denial of benefits.incentive to cheat injured workers is not deterred.
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Choosing the Right AttorneyA recent article in the Oregonian illustrates the risk of hiring the wrong lawyer. Learn what you can do to make sure you hire the right attorney for the job.
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The Hit and Run Epidemic, and What to Do About it.Hit and run injuries in Oregon are happening all too frequently, and the current laws probably encourage it. It is time to toughen the laws to protect Oregonians.
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The Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreement That Comes in The MailWhen I meet with injured workers, they often have a settlement agreement the Oregon Workers' Compensation carrier sent them. What is really going on?
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Many Insurance Adjusters Do Not Know What They Are Talking AboutInsurance adjusters are like everyone else, there are good ones, and bad ones. You may be dealing with a dud adjuster, and here are helpful hints.
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Recent Poll: Voters of All Stripes Support Social Security DisabilityA recent survey finds uniform support for the Social Security Disability system, and more impressive, the feeling is uniform among many political attitudes
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Penalties In Workers' Compensation Claims Are All Too RareThe Oregon Workers' Compensation system allows penalties against an insurance company for "unreasonable" claims processing. It's not easy, and all too rare.
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Checking Certified Mail With An Oregon Workers' Compensation ClaimMany Oregon Workers' Compensation rules require important notices be sent by both certified and regular mail. You should always pick up your certified mail.
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Oregon Workers' Compensation Adjusters Mask SettlementsOregon Workers' Compensation adjusters some times present a settlement agreement to make it seem likes it's part of the claims process. Learn the truth.
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Claims Adjusters Break The Law Every Day. . . . In My OpinionOregon has a fair settlement practices statute, but only the state bureaucracy can enforce that statute. We see insurance adjusters violate this law regularly.
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Are You Eligible for Social Security Disability in Oregon?Applying for Social Security in Washington and Oregon is not an easy process. Astoria based attorney Joe Di Bartolomeo gives you some things to think about.