Who Is Liable If My Child Is Injured In A School Bus Accident?

Thousands of children board school buses each day throughout the state of Oregon to get to and from school as well as various school activities. But what happens if your child is injured in an accident while they are on a school bus? Here, we want to examine issues of liability concerning school bus accidents… read more

Are Retailers Liable For Defective Products?

If you or somebody you care about sustains an injury as a result of using or consuming a defective product, then you should be able to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages. However, who can be held liable if a defective product causes an injury or illness? Here,… read more

What Are Three Types Of Product Defects?

Defective products can lead to significant injuries or illnesses for consumers. There are a variety of ways that products can become defective, but there are typically three main types of product defects that form the umbrella of just about everything that can go wrong with the items we use and consume every day. This includes… read more

How do I Report a Defective Product?

If you or your loved ones have purchased a product that you have found to be defective, it is important that you take the steps necessary not only to keep your family safe but to keep others who may have purchased the same product safe as well. But how do you report a defective product?… read more

Can I Be Terminated While On Workers’ Comp?

If you or a loved one sustained an injury in the workplace, then you should be protected by workers’ compensation insurance, at least when it comes to recovering compensation for medical bills and most of your lost wages. However, can an employer terminate a person who is currently receiving workers’ compensation benefits? The answer to… read more

What Happens During Workers’ Comp Mediation?

Anytime a person sustains a workplace injury in Oregon, they should be able to recover compensation for their medical bills and a major portion of their lost wages. However, there are times when employers and insurance carriers push back from having to pay out compensation. This could include an outright claim denial or refusing to… read more

Workers’ Comp For Part-Time Employees

The workers’ compensation system in Oregon is robust. Just about every employer in this state is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance for every employee they have, including part-time employees. Here, we want to further examine the requirements of employers concerning workers’ compensation, the types of compensation available to part-time employees who sustain on-the-job injuries,… read more

Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable?

If you sustain an on-the-job injury in Oregon, then you will likely be able to recover compensation for your losses. The workers’ compensation system in this state is robust and typically provides full coverage of all medical bills related to the workplace injury as well as a significant portion of lost income. However, you need… read more