My name is Sara L. Gabin. I have been an Oregon Lawyer since September 1981. I help injured and disabled people with Social Security Disability, SSI, Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury Claims.

Contact me right away at 503.620.3171 or at slgabin@pacifier.com, to discuss your case and learn more about what I do.

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
  
  As soon as you know you are too sick to work, apply immediately for Social Security Disability and/or Supplemental Security Income. If your claim is denied, (and most claims are denied upon application) contact me immediately. I have years of experience helping individuals in your situation appeal a denied claim. I push a case through as fast as the system allows, because I know that you need your benefits urgently. Do not lose benefits by waiting too long to appeal an unfavorable notice.


• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  
  You may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This is often an option for people not able to obtain Social Security Disability (SSDI). The application and appeal processes are exactly the same as for SSDI.


• Personal Injury - Motor Vehicle Accidents
  
  This is one of the most common instances of personal injury. When you have been hurt, get medical attention right away and tell the doctor exactly what happened. Good injury claims are often devalued because the injured person did not seek medical attention promptly or explain clearly how the injury occurred. Get pictures of the damaged vehicles and accident scene. Contact me right away.


• Personal Injury - Unsafe Premises - Slip and Fall
  
  This is a common instance of personal injury that occurs on property owned by someone else. When you have been hurt, get medical attention right away and tell the doctor exactly what happened. Get pictures of the scene of injury. Contact me right away.


• Workers' Compensation
  
  As soon as you know you have been hurt, tell your employer exactly what happened and ask to file a claim. Many winnable claims are lost because an injured worker was reluctant to give the employer clear and timely notice of injury. Get medical help right away and tell the doctor exactly what happened. Many claims are lost because an injured worker was reluctant to get medical help and tell the doctor exactly what happened. If your claim is denied, if your claim has been closed, or if the workers' comp insurance company is trying to "settle" your claim, or "buy out" your rights, contact me right away.


• Third-Party Claims
  
  This is an area of personal injury that co-exists with a workers' compensation injury. It occurs when a worker is injured at work but while under the direction of someone other than his/her immediate employer. In these instances, you may be eligible for both workers compensation and a personal injury recovery against the party who was directing your work. As soon as you know you have been injured by a third-party, contact me right away.

Fees

Fees for my time are strictly contingent. That means I get paid only if you receive a recovery. That means you do not owe a fee unless you receive a recovery. Please visit my page on Fees.

Free Consultation

Contact me at 503.620.3171 or at slgabin@pacifier.com to schedule a free in-person consultation.