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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.