Welch Bruun & Green

If you are injured on the job, or suffer a disease because of your work exposure over time, you may be required to file a workers compensation claim with your employer. The Oregon Workers Compensation Act, codified in Chapter 656 of the Oregon Revised Statutes, provides a system of benefits for injured workers. These benefits may include medical services, time loss (i.e., wage loss), permanent partial or permanent total disability, and vocational retraining. In many cases, claims are accepted and benefits processed. However, in also many instances, workers face difficulties or have their claims denied. If you were hurt on the job, have a denied claim, or if your employer didnt file a claim on your behalf, it is important to understand your rights; and we can help. Even where your claim has been accepted, we can usually help. There is never a cost to you in terms of attorney fees, as attorneys are paid only if one or more of the following events occur: a percentage of settlement...