Posted on May 11, 2016 in Construction Accidents,Our Blog,Workplace Injury

A trench collapsed and killed a 27-year-old worker in Portland yesterday. The construction worker was at the bottom of a trench working on a sewer line when the walls on both sides of the trench collapsed. According to Portland Fire & Rescue, the crew was using temporary bracing walls to prevent the collapse of the… read more

Posted on March 20, 2015 in Our Blog,Portland Personal Injury Lawyer,Slip and Fall Accidents,Workplace Injury

Slip, trip and fall accidents can have serious effects on the spinal column. Advanced imaging shows the difference between pre and post-fall lumbar scans. Slip and fall accidents can occur virtually anywhere. Injuries range from mild to permanently debilitating. Paulson Coletti’s Portland personal injury lawyers represent individuals who have been wrongfully injured in these types… read more

Posted on February 13, 2015 in Our Blog,Workplace Injury

For Oregon workers injured on the job, securing the compensation they deserve can be a confusing and convoluted process. Our attorneys break down Oregon’s employer liability law. What’s the difference between workers’ compensation and employer liability? Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that your employer carries to protect them against liability in the event… read more