Recovering Lost Wages in an Oregon Workers’ Compensation Claim

This is the third post in my series on Oregon workers’ compensation law.  My first post discussed how to file an Oregon workers’ compensation claim, and my second one explained how to obtain medical treatment after sustaining a workplace injury in the state of Oregon. This post concerns how to recover lost wages in your … Read More

Obtaining Medical Treatment in Your Oregon Workers’ Compensation Claim

My last blog post was the first in a series that I’ll be posting this month on workers’ compensation in the state of Oregon.  In that post, I discussed how you go about filing an Oregon workers’ compensation claim when you have been injured in the workplace or doing something work-related. The next issue that … Read More

How to File an Oregon Workers’ Compensation Claim

I have decided to spend some time this month blogging about workers’ compensation law in the state of Oregon.  I’ll explain your benefits, rights, and responsibilities if you have been hurt on the job.  The first issue to address, which clients need to know and which they often ask about right off the bat, is … Read More

Settlement Negotiated for Driver Injured in Rear-End Collision

Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Personal Injury Attorneys recently settled another auto injury personal injury case without the need for cost- and time-intensive litigation.  Our client in the matter was a Central Oregon man who was driving his car along a busy street in downtown Bend when he was badly injured in a car collision.  While driving, … Read More

How to be Effective in Jury Selection: Be Respectful and Personable

“You will attract more bears with honey than with vinegar.” It may be a cliche, but it is nevertheless true. During voir dire you should always be respectful of a potential juror’s opinion, no matter how much you might disagree with it. Moreover, thank potential jurors who disagree with your position for sharing their opinions. … Read More