The skilled workers' comp attorney at Oregon Job Injury knows it can be difficult to determine whether or not you are covered by work comp. Generally, two main factors determine your eligibility for workers comp insurance: whether you were on the job when the accident occurred AND how your injury relates to your job. Please remember, though, these two factors do not guarantee coverage. If you were intoxicated or injured yourself intentionally while working, you may not be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Call a knowledgeable work comp lawyer at Oregon Job Injury to find out if you are eligible to pursue work.

You may qualify for benefits for an injury if you were injured while on the road for work. Workman’s Compensation (WC) provides benefits for employees who have sustained injuries or occupational illnesses arising out of and in the course of their employment. You may be required to complete several forms for your employer to secure these benefits.

You may be covered by work-comp if you were injured while attending a work-sponsored event, such as a company barbeque. If you are uncertain whether your injury occurred within the scope of your employment, do not hesitate to contact qualified DME injury lawyers in Oregon at Oregon Job Injury. We can rapidly determine your eligibility and get you on the right legal track.

If your wages return to work and they are greater than or equal to those earned before your injury occurred, it is likely that benefits will stop. If your doctor suggests you work part-time and you were previously working full time, you still might be eligible for benefits for lost earnings. Keep in mind: the amount awarded will be a reduced amount reflecting your part-time wages.