Making a Claim, Critical Time Limits, Employer Ignoring a Claim, Benefits Available

Sara Gabin has years of experience helping injured workers obtain Oregon Workers Compensation. Oregon Workers' Compensation Claims involve the initial stop of filing a claim. Often, they also involve appealing a denied claim, challenging a permanent disability determination, a medical service denial and a vocational retraining denial.

Ms. Gabin also advises and represents injured workers in third–party claims.

Filing a Claim

If you have been injured while at your job, you have a claim for workers' compensation. If you caused the injury, you still have a claim as long as the injury was accidental.

Injured workers in Oregon experience some of the toughest hurdles. When you know you have been hurt on the job, tell your employer promptly. Complete a written report stating EXACTLY what happened and make a copy of the report for your personal file. Get medical attention promptly and tell the doctor EXACTLY what happened. Do not allow anyone to pressure you into failing your injury PROMPTLY AND ACCURETLY! Good cases are often lost because a worker did not speak up immediately.

Although you might want to protect your employer and help him keep claim costs down, your number one loyalty is to you and getting the benefits you deserve. Do not fall into the trap of putting your employers' interests ahead of your need for valuable benefits.

Once you file a claim, expect the employer's insurance carrier to contact you. Cooperate with everything you are asked to do: Answer all questions truthfully and attend all medical appointments requested.

Critical Time Limits

Time limits for making a claim tend to be short. So file a claim as soon as you know you have been hurt.

When your Employer Ignores Your Claim

Your employer has 60–days to accept or deny your claim. An acceptance or denial MUST BE in writing. If your employer fails to give a written notice within 60 days, contact me right away.

Benefits

Interim Time Loss Benefits

After you file your claim and before it is accepted or denied, if you are unable to work you will receive interim time loss payments. If your claim is denied, these benefits will stop immediately.

Benefits after a Claim is Accepted

If your claim is accepted, or if it is denied and later accepted after challenging the denial, you will receive benefits for continuing time off work and your medical bills. If you have permanent disability, you will also receive an award for permanent partial disability and you may be found eligible for vocational retraining.

How to Contact Us

Please call (503) 620–3171 or contact us online TODAY to setup an appointment. I return all calls and emails within 24 hours.