Your Resource for Oregon Personal Injury Workers' Compensation, and Social Security Information
Claims adjusters and insurance companies do this every day. You do not. There is a lot at stake when you are facing a serious injury or disability. Before you sign forms, give statements, or agree to anything, review our free article library. Here, you will get answers to your most frequently asked questions, learn the basic issues you face, and most important, the mistakes you need to avoid.
If you still need information, order one of our free books. You can download an e book, or call us at 503-325-8600 and we will rush one out to you without cost or obligation.
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Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Arbitration in Oregon: The ProcessMany of our clients are injured by uninsured or underinsured motorists, and will often arbitrate their Oregon injury claim. Learn about the arbitration process.
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September 2014 Makin' It Better NewsletterOur September 2014 Makin' It Better Newsletter talks about how social media can screw up an injury claim, and reports on new tests for early Alzheimer's detection.
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August 2014 Makin' It Better NewsletterOur August 2014 Makin' It Better Newsletter reports on herniated discs and Social Security claims. We also offer our very own basil and tomato salad recipe.
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A Mental Health Practitioner's Guide to Evaluation of Mental Impairments for Social Security Disability ApplicantsThis article provides mental health providers insight into how Social Security evaluates disability claims arising from a mental impairment.
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July 2014 Makin' It Better NewsletterJustin Bieber and Kale. Yes, we cover both in our July 2014 Makin' It Better Newsletter. We also explore new cancer diagnostic tools, and America's love of wine.
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Oregon Occupational Disease Claims and The Last Injurious Exposure Rule: How It WorksSome on the job "injuries" are not injuries, but conditions that occur over years. You can make a claim without having to prove exactly when the problem began.
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Oregon Workers' Compensation Medical Disputes: A SummaryEvery Oregon Workers' Compensation claim includes medical services, and if there is a dispute, you can seek review. Here is a summary of how the process works.
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Important Deadlines You Must Know on Your Oregon Workers' Compensation ClaimOregon Workers' Compensation denials can be appealed, but there are strict deadlines you must know about. Learn how to avoid missing important deadlines.
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Oregon Workers' Compensation Benefit Basics: Temporary Total DisabilityOregon Workers' Compensation rules set the requirements for wage replacement, which is also called temporary total disability. This article lays out the basics.
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Traumatic Brain Injuries and the Personal Injury Case: What to ExpectTwenty percent of mild traumatic brain injuries result from care collisions. This article provides background on the injury and issues in a personal injury case.
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May 2014 Makin' It Better NewsletterOur May 2014 Makin' It Better Newsletter covers "sport" motorcycles, "deep venous thrombosis," and 100 mph air ships! We also warn about signing medical releases.
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Affordable Care Act May Help Car and Truck Accident Injury ClaimsIf you have been seriously injured in a car collision, your health plan pays benefits, but may also recover all of your settlement. The ACA may change this.
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A Look at The Listings: Shoulder, Hip and Hand Conditions: Learn What The Listing Requires, and How to "Meet a Listing"Social Security publishes Impairment Listings for different disabling conditions. This article explores the listing for shoulder, arm, hand, hip and leg problems.
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Social Security Disability: A Look at The Listings: Orthopedic and Spinal ConditionsSocial Security has set out "impairment listings" that explain what you must prove in order to "meet a listing.This article covers Orthopedic conditoins.
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Proving Fault in Your Oregon Auto Injury Claim: How Careless Drivers Usually Cause Collisions and InjuriesMany Oregon auto injury claims involve obvious fault, but sometimes insurance adjusters are not convinced. Read how to prove the other driver was at fault.
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Considerations for the Injury Settlement DemandWhen we pursue an Oregon or Washington auto injury case, we may present a demand for settlement. Learn about the timing of settlement demands.
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Medicare and Your Oregon and Washington Injury Claim, Recent DevelopmentsMedicare can deny payment where a workers' compensation, no-fault insurance, or liability insurance policy will pay medical bills. However, there are options.
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Choosing the Right Social Security Lawyer: Some TipsYou have a lot of choices in picking your Social Security Disability lawyer. Here are some tips on hiring the right Social Security lawyer for your claim.
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Choosing an Oregon Personal Injury Attorney: ConsiderationsIf you or a loved one has been injured because of another person's careless behavior, you have a lot of choices when it comes to an attorney. Here are some tips.
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March 2014 Makin' It Better NewsletterOur March 2014 Makin' It Better Newsletter covers everything from the issues faced with head on auto collisions, to 3D Printers, and even Komodo Dragons.