Workers’ Comp Drug Testing: What’s Legal?
Drug screening has become a fact of life for many workers in the U.S. For some occupations, such as drivers of commercial vehicles, it is a requirement of getting and
Breaking Down Your Workers’ Compensation Rights in Oregon
If you get hurt on the job, regardless of who might have been at fault, you have the right to have your medical care and lost earnings covered through workers’
How Workers’ Compensation is Adopting Technological Advances
Workers’ compensation as a system for dealing with injuries and illnesses related to employment activities is more than 100 years old. It has only recently begun to adopt new developments
The Myth of Hands-Free Devices and Distracted Driving
Most states prohibit texting while driving because it distracts a driver from concentrating on the task of safely operating a motor vehicle. Engaging in a conversation on a cellphone while
Legal Claims and the Consequences of Social Media Posting
Judging from what you observe going on around you, it might seem as though everyone is on social media. According to studies, appearances might not be all that far from the
Accident Victims: Be Proactive About Your Lost Wages Claim
When someone is injured through the negligence of another person or an entity such as a corporation or municipality, the attorney for the victim pursues a claim for compensation against
Inside Look: A Day in the Life of a Lawyer
It usually comes as a shock when people realize how many hours a week lawyers commit to their practices. A day in the life of a lawyer is anything but
Light Duty Work Restrictions: 5 Frequently Asked Questions
Workers’ compensation laws are designed to make it easier for an individual who was injured due to a work-related accident or disease to receive medical care and be compensated for
Protect Yourself Against Underinsured & Uninsured Motorists
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, you assume that your medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages will be paid
Wrongful Death Settlements: Compensating Families for Their Loss
The death of a loved one is an emotionally devastating experience for the surviving family members. It can also have dire financial consequences if the family depended upon the deceased