The 10 Biggest Changes to Social Security You Need to Know AboutBig changes are happening across federal programs, and that includes Federal Social Security. Eugene Oregon residents may already be feeling the impact through office closures, delays, and new identity requirements. Here are the top headlines affecting your benefits, your options, and your peace of
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Will Budget Cuts Affect Your Workers’ Compensation Claim? With delays and staffing shortages starting to affect workers comp, Eugene claimants may notice slower approvals and reduced support services. Recent discussions around government reductions have raised concerns about how essential programs will function. It's important to understand what’s changing and how to stay protected.
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How Recent Government Initiatives May Affect Your Social Security Recent initiatives by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have created uncertainty around Social Security administration and benefits. While changes can be concerning, staying informed and proactive ensures your benefits remain secure. Here's what you need to know about these initiatives and how they might
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Protecting Your Rights: Workers' Compensation for Seasonal Employees Seasonal workers in Eugene are vital to industries such as agriculture, forestry, construction, and hospitality. However, these roles come with unique risks and complexities, particularly regarding workers' compensation claims. Understanding your rights as a seasonal worker in Eugene is essential for securing appropriate compensation if you're
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Navigating the maze of workers' compensation in Oregon can seem daunting, but understanding the process is crucial to securing your rights and benefits after a workplace injury. In this guide, we'll walk you through each step of the workers' compensation claim process in Oregon, providing you with the knowledge you need to proceed with
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Workers' Compensation serves as a crucial safety net for employees injured on the job, yet misconceptions about the system can significantly impact one's decision to file a claim or their understanding of the benefits available. In Oregon, where the Workers' Compensation system aims to support and protect workers, these misunderstandings can lead to unnecessary
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This has certainly been a strange year for everyone. Our office has been able to remain open with employees coming into work because the building is so large we are able to socially distance and we wear masks when we are in public areas. We have not, however, been able to have clients come
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Several years ago, I was invited to join the Workplace Injury Litigation Group (WILG). This is a national organization of attorneys who represent injured workers. WILG has taken the position that people who are working and come down with Covid- 19 should be entitled to those benefits if there is any reasonable nexus between
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Psychological injury claims in Oregon have been very difficult since 1987. Under Oregon law, workers must prove that there were a series of events that actually happened at work that could cause stress in people and did cause that person to develop a diagnosis that is generally recognized in the psychological and medical communities,
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I recently saw a claim where the injured worker had an accepted, fairly severe injury. The worker did not regularly see his doctor for the condition and the claim was administratively closed for failure to see the doctor. The worker did not hire an attorney until over a year after the closure. The result
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