Simply because a condition follows an event does not mean the event caused the condition. Unfortunately, many medical experts (and more than a few attorneys) silently attempt to apply this thinking as a legitimate basis to determine causal relationship. Causation is not so simple.
Learn more about heart attacks and how they related to workers’ compensation in Oregon and Washington.
Arthritis is generally defined as inflammation of one or more joints. Such inflammation, typically accompanied by pain and stiffness, results from infection, trauma, degenerative changes, autoimmune disease, or other causes. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Learn more about these conditions and causes.
INTRODUCTION Federal and State statutes prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of disability. Though there are some differences in…
Employers, insurance companies and third party claims professionals should be aware of the basic elements required to establish a compensable workers’ compensation claim for industrial injury or occupational disease in Washington and/or Oregon. A clear understanding of the prerequisites of a claim will aid in the determination whether and to what extent an injured worker is entitled to benefits under the state statutory systems.