Portland Workplace accident lawyer

More than 1,000 deaths occur each year in U.S. industrial accidents. Of this broad definition of work, construction trades worker fatalities make up the largest number each year: 621 in 2009 and 530 in 2010, according to the National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2010, compiled by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

At Johnston Law Firm, P.C., we are sensitive to this issue and strive to protect the rights of people who have lost loved ones due to job site fatalities and people who have been severely injured on work sites. Construction sites and industrial environments contain a multitude of dangerous and potentially unsafe conditions, that can cause a Portland workplace injury, no matter how diligent workers and employers are. If you or a loved one is an injured worker, our Portland work site accident lawyer, Marc A. Johnston, can work thoughtfully and aggressively to pursue the benefits and compensation you are entitled to.

Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation. It is critical to discuss your options with an experienced lawyer before negotiating or issuing recorded statements to any insurance company or even to your employer. If it is the right thing to do, we will help you file your personal injury claim and help you get the compensation you deserve!

Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that provides benefits to employees who suffer job- related injuries or illnesses. In Oregon, all employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, and employees who are injured on the job may be eligible for a variety of benefits. Here are some important things that employees should know about workers’ compensation in Oregon:

• No-Fault Benefits: Workers’ compensation is a type of no-fault coverage. You are not required to prove that your employer was “at-fault” for your accident or your illness in order to be eligible to get workers’ compensation benefits. 
• Injury/Illness Must Be Job-Connected: To be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in Oregon, the injury or illness must have occurred while the employee was on the job, or while performing job-related duties. Oregon uses the “course and scope” standard. 
• Medical Care and Wage Replacement Benefits: Workers’ compensation benefits in Oregon can include medical treatment, wage replacement, disability benefits, and vocational rehabilitation.
• Two Year Statute of Limitations: In Oregon, there is a time limit for filing a workers’ compensation claim. Generally, claims must be filed within two years of the injury or illness. However, you need to report your injury to your employer right away. 
• Appeal Rights: Unfortunately, some injured workers in Oregon struggle to get their benefits paid. Neither your employer nor an insurance company has the unilateral right to make the decision on your case. You have the right to appeal a workers’ compensation denial.

Not sure if you have workers compensation or have other questions about the workers compensation system? Give our workers compensation lawyer a call today!

Workplace accident claims are complicated. If you have a lot of questions about your rights, your options, and exactly what you need to do to get your claim paid, you are far from alone. Our founding attorney Marc A. Johnston is an experienced and effective advocate for injured workers. We fight proactively for our clients. When you contact our Portland law office, you have a chance to speak to an Oregon workplace accident attorney who can: 

• Conduct a free, comprehensive review and evaluation of your case; 
• Investigate your accident, gathering the evidence you need to bring a winning claim; 
• Advocate for you in any workplace injury settlement negotiations; and
• Take your work injury claim as far as needed to get the best results.