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5 Common Questions About Workers’ Compensation

If you have sustained a workplace injury or suffer an illness related to your work, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Each state has its own workers’ comp laws, and employees often have questions about their eligibility and what it covers. Here are the answers to a few questions you may have if you have been injured on the job. Are all injuries covered if they are sustained at work? The short answer to this question is that

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys April 29, 2020

3 Questions You May Have About Wrongful Death Lawsuits

If you have lost a loved one due to a circumstance in which the cause involved someone performing an action or failing to perform an action that a reasonably careful person would have done (or not done) in a similar situation, that person’s actions could be considered negligent. If this is the case, you may be able to sue for wrongful death. Unfortunately, these situations do occur and loved ones often have questions such as these. How long after the

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys April 15, 2020

What Is the Discovery Rule in Personal Injury Law

One of the most important legal concepts to navigate during the course of a personal injury lawsuit is the statute of limitations for the claim. A statute of limitations is essentially a time limit in which a claimant must take legal action for a personal injury. In Oregon, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years*, starting on the date the injury occurred. If potential plaintiffs fail to take legal action in this time, they may

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys April 4, 2020

Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice

Medical providers have a professional duty to use accepted treatment methods and adhere to the standard of care when treating a patient’s condition. Medical malpractice is a legal term to describe a medical professional’s failure to meet the standard of care for a given situation. While medicine is an inherently uncertain and unpredictable field, doctors, surgeons, nurses, and other medical care providers have a professional responsibility to use their best judgment and conform to accepted medical practices for every patient.

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys March 28, 2020

Understanding Oregon’s Comparative Negligence Law

Every personal injury case revolves around the legal concept of negligence, or a party’s failure to exercise reasonable care. A plaintiff in a personal injury claim must prove the defendant in the case failed to exercise this standard of care and directly caused the plaintiff’s claimed damages. Anyone who expects to file a personal injury claim in Oregon in the near future should take some time to understand the concept of comparative negligence and how it applies to personal injury

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys March 20, 2020

What to Expect from a Workers’ Compensation Claim

The goal of the workers’ compensation system is to provide financial relief and job security to workers injured during the course of their job duties. Oregon state law requires all employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance coverage with only a few exceptions. If you sustain an injury at work and need to file a workers’ compensation claim, it’s a good idea to know what to expect from the complicated claims process. Report the Injury ASAP One of the most important

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys March 10, 2020

Breathalyzer Test in Oregon

Police officers throughout Oregon have a professional duty to identify and stop drunk drivers whenever they suspect driving under the influence, and one of the most important tools they use to identify drunk drivers is the chemical test. A police officer conducting a traffic stop for erratic driving, speeding, or another moving violation has the right to conduct a chemical test if the officer has reasonable cause to believe the stopped driver is under the influence. However, is this type

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys March 5, 2020

Understanding the Basics of Negligence in Personal Injury Claims

When one person or a party wrongfully injures another, the injured party has the right to pursue a legal claim against the responsible party. This personal injury claim seeks to make the injured party “whole” again by compensating the victim for damages caused. However, to succeed with a personal injury claim, the plaintiff, or the party filing the claim, must prove the responsible party was negligent. If you have experienced any kind of personal injury due to another party’s wrongful

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys February 20, 2020

How to Avoid Winter Motorcycle Accidents

If you continue riding your motorcycle during the winter months in Medford, Oregon, then there are a few tips you can follow to prevent accidents. It is essential to become more alert when riding during the winter months as drivers in other vehicles are not expecting many people to ride their motorcycles in the winter. Invest in the gear you need for yourself and your bike during the cold winter months. You may need a larger windshield and heated grips.

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys February 4, 2020

Did a Product Injure You

If you live in the Medford, Oregon area, and a product recently caused you injury, consider these steps to making sure that you have the right information to move forward with a potential case. Shlesinger & deVillenueve is happy to meet with you to determine your rights and advise you on the process of pursuing a claim for damages. If you can keep the product that injured you, do so. If it isn’t possible to keep the product that hurt

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Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys January 28, 2020