Tigard Personal Injury Attorneys

If you are involved in a car accident, the first thing you should do is prioritize your safety. Try to get to a safe location, call 911, and seek medical attention — even if you feel okay. Exchange information with the other driver, and take pictures of the scene, as well as the contact information of any witnesses. Do not admit guilt, and contact your insurance company as soon as possible. After an accident, the best course of action is to consult with a personal injury attorney as quickly as possible, as this can help protect your rights and preserve potentially crucial evidence.

The deadline to file an auto accident claim is dictated by state law and is referred to as the statute of limitations. In most states, the deadline is two to four years from the date of the accident. There may be shorter deadlines in claims involving government vehicles or uninsured motorists. Contacting a lawyer as early in the process as possible will help ensure that you do not miss important filing deadlines.

SSDI can be provided if you are unable to work for at least a year, or if your condition is terminal. Typical qualifying conditions are severe back conditions, heart disease, neurologic disorders, autoimmune diseases, and mental health issues. The Social Security Administration also considers whether your health condition prevents you from doing any substantial gainful work.

A significant number of SSDI applications are denied because the medical records are incomplete, or there is a lack of work history, and some even state that their situation limits their capacity to work. Denial does not disqualify you – many accepted claims are approved on appeal. With the help of legal representation, applicants are more likely to get approved due to adequate documentation and compliance with SSA regulations.

Workers’ compensation typically covers injuries and illnesses that occur during the course of employment. Such accidents include, but are not limited to, slips and falls, mishaps involving equipment, repetitive and stressful work-related exposure to toxic materials, stress, and aggravation of pre-existing conditions. Coverage typically applies regardless of whether the injured worker was at fault for the injury, as long as it is job-related.

In most states, an employer cannot retaliate against an employee for filing a workers’ compensation claim. That includes firing, demotion, or harassment. Employers can take disciplinary action against an employee for reasons unrelated to the claim. However, terminating employment solely for  filing a workers' compensation claim may result in another legal challenge.