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Portland Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

At Goin Law Group, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of injured workers throughout Portland, Oregon, and the surrounding cities, including Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, and Gresham. Our experienced Portland workers’ compensation attorneys specialize in helping clients navigate the complex legal process of filing claims, appealing denials, securing benefits, and negotiating settlements.

We are your trusted legal partners for all things related to workers’ compensation law, providing personalized support to ensure you receive the compensation and medical care you deserve after a workplace injury.

We Get Results

Our experienced team can help with any issue on your Oregon Workers’ Compensation claim.

Comprehensive Workers’ Compensation Legal Services

At Goin Law Group, we cover every aspect of workers’ compensation law to address the unique needs of injured workers in the Portland metro area. Explore our extensive services below to understand how we can assist you:

Portland Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

If you’ve suffered a workplace injury, our attorneys are here to guide you. From the initial filing of your claim to pursuing appeals and settlements, we’ll ensure you are equipped with the knowledge and representation necessary to succeed.

Workers’ Compensation Settlements

Settlements can provide long-term financial stability. Our attorneys explain and negotiate settlement options, including:

  • Claim Disposition Agreements (CDA): One-time lump-sum payments that resolve accepted claims.

  • Disputed Claim Settlements (DCS): Agreements that settle denied claims and secure compensation.

Learn more about our settlement negotiation services and how we advocate for fair outcomes.

Appealing Workers’ Compensation Claim Denials

If your claim has been denied, don’t lose hope. Our attorneys specialize in:

  • Reviewing your case to determine why the claim was denied
  • Gathering additional evidence and documentation
  • Representing you through the appeals process

Visit our claim denial page to see how we help workers fight unjust denials.

Reopening Closed Workers’ Compensation Claims

Premature claim closures can leave workers without the benefits they need. Our attorneys help reopen claims to secure additional compensation and medical care. Learn more about reopening claims and continuing your benefits.

Fighting Surgery Denials in Oregon

Denial of necessary surgeries can delay your recovery and ability to return to work. Our surgery denial services focus on reversing these decisions to ensure you receive critical medical care.

Securing Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Oregon

We help injured workers access a full range of benefits available under Oregon law. Our benefits services include:

  • Medical expense coverage for treatments, medications, and surgeries
  • Wage replacement benefits for lost income
  • Permanent or partial disability compensation
  • Vocational retraining services

Let us maximize your workers’ compensation benefits and secure the support you need to recover and rebuild.

Oregon Workers’ Compensation Guide

Our comprehensive guide explains the key aspects of Oregon’s workers’ compensation system. Learn about:

  • Worker eligibility
  • Legal deadlines for filing claims
  • How to protect your rights throughout the process
  • This guide is a valuable resource for workers in Portland, Tigard, and Hillsboro who want to understand their legal options.

Injury Representation for Workplace Accidents

Workplace injuries can have long-lasting consequences. Our injury representation services include:

  • Ensuring access to necessary medical treatments
  • Advocating for wage replacement benefits
  • Fighting for approval of denied surgeries

Whether you’ve suffered a repetitive stress injury, a catastrophic workplace accident, or an occupational illness, our team will stand by your side to ensure you receive fair compensation.

How to File an Oregon Workers’ Compensation Claim

Filing a workers’ compensation claim can be overwhelming. Our step-by-step guide ensures you don’t miss critical deadlines or requirements.
We’ll help you:

  • Notify your employer of your injury
  • Complete the necessary forms and medical documentation
  • Navigate the legal intricacies of Oregon’s workers’ compensation law

Avoid common pitfalls and ensure your claim is filed accurately with our help.

Why Choose Goin Law Group?

At Goin Law Group in West Linn, we specialize in comprehensive workers’ compensation legal services tailored to the needs of injured workers in the Portland METRO area and across Oregon. Our experienced attorneys assist clients in filing workers’ compensation claims, appealing denied claims, securing medical and wage replacement benefits, negotiating settlements, and reopening closed claims. We are proud to provide workers’ compensation legal services to clients in Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Gresham, Oregon City, Clackamas, and Happy Valley. Whether you’re facing challenges with workers’ compensation claim denials, surgery denials, or navigating the complexities of Oregon’s workers’ compensation system, our attorney is committed to providing personalized support and effective legal representation to help you secure the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve.

Expertise in Oregon Workers’ Compensation Law

We specialize in helping workers in Portland, Beaverton, Gresham, Tigard, and surrounding areas.

Comprehensive Services

From filing claims to negotiating settlements, we handle every aspect of workers’ compensation cases.

Personalized Support

Our legal team takes the time to understand your unique situation and tailor a strategy to meet your needs.

Serving the Entire Portland Metro Area

Goin Law Group proudly serves injured workers in the following areas:

  • Portland
  • Beaverton
  • Hillsboro
  • Tigard
  • Lake Oswego
  • Gresham

Wherever you’re located, our team is here to support your workers’ compensation claim.

What Our Clients Are Saying

“When my husband was injured at work, we were uninformed and overwhelmed. In a time when we were unsure of what to do or how to move forward, we found Goin Law Group LLC. Once we had Nathan to turn to for answers and understanding, the weight on our shoulders was lifted. He met us with compassion and encouragement, he sent us home with knowledge, a plan and confidence. He remained by our side, only one call or email away, through every step of the way. He really understood our specific situation and tailored the plan moving forward based on our hopes and goals. They keep you informed of the processes as they advance and explain and give answer and questions that arise. I would 100% Recommend Going Law Group LLC. I feel like they saved us in a situation that I did not know how to navigate. Give them a call, they are there to help you!”
Amanda Sheaffer
“Nathan is the best Workmans Comp lawyer in the State of Oregon. He is both professional and caring. He makes sure you know all the sides so you are not caught off guard. He’s honorable and trustworthy and I would not recommend anyone else but him.”
Robert Rowe
“I can not thank Nathan enough for everything he did for me. After being turned away from a previous lawyer, Nathan took on what they wouldn’t. He over exceeded my expectations, was super easy to work with, very professional and polite. I hope I never have to deal with this again, but if I ever do, I’ll be coming back to Nathan and highly 110% having Nathan as your attorney for your Workers Comp case! You will not be disappointed.”
Jordan Prier

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FAQs About Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation in Oregon covers a broad range of injuries and occupational illnesses that arise out of and occur in the course of employment. This applies to workers throughout West Linn, Portland, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, and across Clackamas County and Multnomah County, regardless of whether the injury occurred in a sudden workplace accident or developed gradually over time due to job duties.

Covered conditions commonly include repetitive stress injuries, back and neck injuries, herniated or bulging discs, rotator cuff tears, knee injuries, sprains, strains, and other overuse injuries caused by repeated motions such as lifting, bending, twisting, typing, standing for long periods, or operating tools and machinery. Many workers in Portland and the surrounding metro area are surprised to learn that they do not need to suffer a single traumatic incident for a claim to be valid.

Oregon law also recognizes occupational diseases, which are conditions that develop slowly as a result of ongoing work exposure or repetitive activity. If your job duties were a major contributing cause of your condition, even if symptoms appeared months or years later, you may still qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. This is especially common for workers in construction, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, warehouse work, and service industries throughout the Portland metro area.

Oregon workers’ compensation law imposes strict deadlines for reporting workplace injuries, and missing these deadlines can seriously jeopardize your claim. If you are injured while working in West Linn, Portland, or anywhere in Clackamas County or Multnomah County, you should notify your employer as soon as possible after the injury occurs.

In most cases, a workplace injury must be reported within 90 days of the accident or injury. For occupational diseases or repetitive stress injuries that develop gradually over time, the reporting deadline may extend up to one year from the date you first became aware, or reasonably should have become aware, that your condition was related to your work.

Prompt reporting is critical. Delays often give insurance companies grounds to deny otherwise valid claims. Early reporting also helps ensure timely medical treatment, accurate documentation, and stronger protection of your rights under Oregon workers’ compensation law.

In many cases, Oregon workers have the right to choose their own attending physician for workers’ compensation treatment. If you are injured on the job in West Linn, Portland, Oregon City, or elsewhere in Clackamas or Multnomah County, you may seek medical care from a doctor you trust, provided the provider is qualified to treat work-related injuries.

That said, insurance companies sometimes attempt to control or influence medical treatment through managed care organizations or preferred provider arrangements. Workers in the Portland metro area often encounter confusion or resistance when trying to select or change doctors.

Because medical records and physician opinions play a central role in workers’ compensation claims—especially for repetitive stress injuries, occupational diseases, and disputed claims—understanding your right to appropriate medical care is essential. Proper documentation from the right treating physician can make a significant difference in whether a claim is accepted and fully compensated.

A denied workers’ compensation claim does not mean your case is over. In Oregon, insurance companies frequently deny claims for technical reasons, incomplete documentation, or disputes over whether an injury is truly work-related.

If your claim is denied after a workplace injury in West Linn, Portland, or anywhere in Clackamas or Multnomah County, you generally have 60 days from the date of the denial to file an appeal. Missing this deadline can permanently bar your right to benefits.

Denials often involve complex medical and legal issues, particularly in cases involving repetitive stress injuries, preexisting conditions, or occupational diseases. Acting quickly, obtaining proper medical support, and understanding the appeals process are critical steps in protecting your claim and pursuing the benefits you may still be entitled to receive.

If your workers’ compensation claim is accepted in Oregon, you may be entitled to several types of benefits depending on the nature and severity of your injury. These benefits are intended to support injured workers in West Linn, Portland, and throughout the greater Portland metro area during recovery and, when necessary, beyond.

Available benefits may include medical treatment coverage, such as doctor visits, surgery, prescription medications, physical therapy, and specialist care. If your injury prevents you from working, you may qualify for temporary wage replacement benefits, commonly referred to as time-loss benefits.

In cases involving permanent impairment, additional compensation may be available. Some injured workers may also qualify for vocational assistance or retraining if they are unable to return to their prior job due to permanent work restrictions. Understanding the full scope of available benefits is crucial, as insurance carriers do not always voluntarily offer everything Oregon law allows.

A workers’ compensation settlement in Oregon is a legal agreement that resolves some or all aspects of a claim. Settlements are often considered after medical treatment has stabilized or when a claim is disputed.

In West Linn, Portland, and across Clackamas and Multnomah counties, settlements may involve a lump-sum payment in exchange for resolving certain rights or disputes. While settlements can provide financial certainty and closure, they can also affect future medical benefits and other long-term entitlements.

Because every claim is different, settlements should be evaluated carefully to ensure they accurately reflect the true value of your injury, including ongoing medical needs, future treatment, and lost earning capacity. A poorly evaluated settlement can leave injured workers without adequate protection down the road.

Oregon law allows injured workers to pursue additional benefits if a previously accepted work injury worsens after a claim has been closed. This is known as an aggravation claim.

If you experience increased symptoms, new limitations, or additional disability related to an original workplace injury in West Linn, Portland, or surrounding areas of Clackamas or Multnomah County, you may be able to reopen your claim with proper medical documentation. Aggravation claims are time-sensitive and require evidence that the condition has pathologically worsened, not just temporarily flared up.

Understanding how and when to file an aggravation claim is important, as insurance companies frequently challenge these requests and impose strict procedural requirements.

Oregon law does not require you to hire an attorney to file a workers’ compensation claim. However, having experienced legal guidance can make a substantial difference—especially if your claim is denied, delayed, or undervalued.

Workers’ compensation laws in Oregon are complex, and insurance companies operating in Portland, West Linn, Clackamas County, and Multnomah County have significant resources dedicated to minimizing payouts. An attorney familiar with the Portland metro area can help ensure deadlines are met, medical evidence is properly presented, and your rights are protected throughout the process.

For many injured workers, legal representation is the difference between a denied or limited claim and receiving the full benefits allowed under Oregon law.

Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation

Don’t let the complexities of the workers’ compensation system prevent you from receiving the benefits you deserve. Contact Goin Law Group today to schedule a free consultation. Let us help you fight for your rights and protect your financial future.