Can you get Worker’s Compensation and Social Security?
An older worker from Pendleton injured his back several years ago while lifting a heavy box of freight. Sadly, he herniated a disc and needed surgery, and the surgery was denied by SAIF. He contacted us and we won his case. But, SAIF appealed. While there is an...
Workers Compensation is Important for you!
You work hard to achieve your career goals. You may even have moved, sacrificed other desires, and dedicated long hours to your job in order to get where you are now. So when an injury threatens your ability to work, it can affect every part of your life. At Ransom,...
Can You Be Fired if You’re Out on Workers’ Compensation?
Many employees worry that by filing a claim for workers’ compensation, they put their livelihood at risk. They may have heard horror stories of employees who received injuries on the job, filed for benefits, and were promptly laid off. Workers’ compensation laws were...
What You Should Know About Social Security Disability Insurance
The Social Security Administration has two main benefit areas for U.S. citizens who qualify: Social Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The receivers of these benefits sometimes have overlapping situations, such as old age and...
Wrongful Death Claims in Oregon: Answers to 5 Common Questions
Nothing feels worse than losing a loved one. The death of a beloved friend or family member causes immense amounts of grief and pain when it occurs naturally as a result of age or prolonged illness. But when death occurs as a result of an accident, workplace injury,...
Common Workplace Threats to Nurses
As a nurse, you dedicate your days to serving patients and protecting them from harm. Hospitals and outpatient facilities place great emphasis on patient safety-and for good reason. However, as you take care of your patients, you also have to take care of yourself....
What You Should Know About Common Occupational Diseases
When most people think of workers’ compensation, they think of dramatic injuries and accidents. They don’t often think of slowly developing conditions, like occupational diseases. Fortunately, workers’ compensation covers occupational diseases as well. Your career can...
Workers’ Comp and Retirement: How Disability Payments May Affect Your Other Benefits
If you have continued working for many years despite an injury, the day of your retirement could not come soon enough. But remember, just because you stop working doesn’t mean that you will stop feeling pain or restriction from your on-the-job injury. You may still...
9 Common Defenses Against Workers’ Compensation Claims
As you pursue a workers’ compensation claim, you will come up against a series of obstacles. These obstacles may include health limitations because of your injuries. Or these obstacles may arise because your employer finds a loophole around your claim. We’ve mentioned...
Common Accidents that should not be Denied Workers’ Compensation
No matter how hard we try to avoid them, accidents happen. While most accidents are benign, causing little more than bumps and bruises, some are disabling. And when these accidents happen in the workplace, they are costly to you and your employer. Luckily, to fight...