The Columbia River Gorge runs on orchard and packing-house labor, and that work carries real risk. Here is a look at the most common orchard worker injuries in Oregon, why agriculture is so dangerous, and the workers’ comp rights every Gorge worker should know.
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How to File Form 801 in Oregon: The Form That Starts Your Workers’ Comp Claim
Form 801 is the document that officially starts your Oregon workers’ compensation claim. Here is how to file Form 801 in Oregon the right way, the deadlines that apply, and the simple mistakes that put benefits at risk.
How Oregon Workers’ Comp Works: A Plain-English Guide for Injured Workers
Hurt on the job in Oregon? Here is how Oregon workers’ compensation actually works in 2026: who is covered, how to file a claim, the deadlines that matter, what benefits pay, and what to do if you are denied.
Insurance Companies Denying PIP Benefits for Medical Bills
If you’ve been injured in a car accident recently in Oregon you most likely have a right to get your related medical bills and wage loss paid by PIP under your own car insurance. PIP stands for Personal Injury Protection and is part of all Oregon auto insurance...
What support do you need to get back to work?
A work accident can bring significant changes to a person's life. From your ability to simply show up and do your job to the medical bills you'll have to pay for, your work-related injuries will affect many things. Thankfully, through a workers' compensation claim,...
Did you know that cold stress could be deadly?
Winters in Portland and across Oregon are typically frigid, and although rain is more likely than snow, cold stress remains a significant occupational hazard. If you work in construction, agriculture, or even if your job has you spending hours in freezers, your life...
Are you at risk of developing Tendinitis or Tenosynovitis
If you work in the manufacturing industry, food industry, or even in an office in Portland, you might become a victim of Tendinitis or Tenosynovitis, especially if your job requires you to make repetitive motions for hours on end. These conditions develop over time,...
Moving patients a common cause of injury in health care
When you work in a hospital, doctor’s office or similar health care setting, chances are, you have to deal with immobile patients with at least some regularity. While, in some ways, relying on proper lifting techniques can help reduce your risk of an on-the-job injury...
Why left-hand turns endanger motorcyclists
While motorcycles are often a fun, economical and efficient way to commute, they leave riders vulnerable to serious injuries or death in an automobile collision. After all, motorcycles lack the steel cage that protects drivers of most cars, trucks and SUVs. According...
Increase in fatal pedestrian crashes linked to SUVs
With the glimmer of fall approaching, residents in Oregon and other states across the nation are trying to soak up every last bit of summer. Although it is a time of year where many individuals spend time outdoors to enjoy the weather, the reality is that many people...
