Author: Daisha Barnes
Oregon Workers’ Compensation: What Happens if Claimant Passes Away?
In Oregon, when a claimant passes away that may not mean immediate claim resolution. Sometimes additional work up of the claim may be necessary before the claim can close. When a claimant dies the date of death is substituted for the medically stationary date, if claimant’s attending physician has not…
Bridging Borders: Oregon’s Workers’ Compensation Reciprocity Explained
Out-of-State Employers When an out-of-state employee travels to Oregon for work and sustains an injury, it may result in an Oregon workers’ compensation claim, depending on key factors. Pursuant to ORS 656.126(2) any out-of-state worker is exempted from the provisions of this chapter while that worker is temporarily within the…
Oregon Injured Worker Not Cooperating? There’s a Denial for that.
Insurers or self-insured employers are required to conduct a reasonable investigation based on all available information” in order to decide whether to accept or deny a claim. See OAR 436-060-0140(1). Additionally, workers also have an obligation to cooperate with and assist the insurer’s or self-insured employer’s investigation into their claim….
