Alternative Dispute Resolution in Oregon
By Brian M. Solodky, Attorney at Law Reinisch Wilson P.C. is focused on solving problems for their clients. Adjudication of…
Workers’ Compensation Defense Blog
REMINDER! NEW IME NOTICE LANGUAGE REQUIRED AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2024.
By Karen S. Varney, Attorney at Law OAR 436-060-0095(3)(e)(I) has been revised to require different bolded language in IME notice…
Reminder! New denial appeal language required as of November 1, 2024.
By Amy C. Osenar, Attorney at Law I was pleased to recently serve, alongside other industry representatives, on a WCB…
Worker Requested Medical Examination
By Kolbi Trebbien, Attorney at Law ORS 656.325(1)(e) and OAR 436-060-0147(1) provide a way for an injured worker to request…
Changes to Disbursement of Settlement Proceeds in Oregon
The Oregon Worker’s Compensation Board recently authorized attorneys for injured workers to accept up to 25% of the total settlement amount without limitations. Prior rules capped the 25% attorney fee recovery up to $50,000.00 per Disputed Claim Settlement or Claim Disposition Agreement and 10% beyond this sum. The anticipated effective date for this rule change is September 3, 2024.