by Belllaw | Feb 4, 2015 | Workers Compensation
Why Should I Use Workers Compensation Insurance for an Injury at Work if I Have Private Insurance Many of us know the hassle workers compensation claims can bring into our lives. This stress can lead some to ask, “Why bother?” Why try to treat a work injury through... 
by Belllaw | Feb 2, 2015 | Social Security Disability
Can I Work While I Am Applying For Social Security Disability? The short answer to that question is yes. But it is important to hear and understand the long answer. With the increasing amounts of social security disability applications and the shortage of funds,... 
by Belllaw | May 22, 2013 | Workers Compensation
Okay, let’s not beat around the bush. Here are the two things I wish everyone knew about workers compensation in Oregon: First, it is complicated. It is not simple. It is not cut and dry. Second, it rarely, if at all, offers adequate or fair compensation for... 
by Belllaw | Apr 12, 2013 | Workers Compensation
In my practice, I have seen injured workers make what they believe to be small, inconsequential choices but instead, these choices result in large hurdles to a successful workers compensation claim. Here are three common mistakes I have encountered in my time as a... 