Portland Oregon Attorney – Personal Injury And Employment Law
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Personal Injury And Employment Law Attorney
Kurt Norton loved his daughter. She meant the world to him. Tragedy struck when he accidentally backed over his daughter, aged 3, with a riding mower. The toddler lost her leg. The family decided to sue the riding mower company, John Deere, for $11 million in damages. They argued that the poor design of the John Deere riding mower caused the accident. Clearly seeing it was not a design flaw; John Deere hired a Portland Oregon attorney and mounted their defense of personal injury claim.
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John Deere Company Cleared Of Any Liability
After a ten-day trial, the jury cleared the John Deere Company of any liability in the accident. The Portland Oregon attorney who defended John Deere proved to the jury that the company had nothing to do with the accident.
According to a government study, lawn mower injuries are common. They account for 37,000 injuries each year.
According to a government study, lawn mower injuries are common. They account for 37,000 injuries each year.
Areas Of Personal Injury Law
A personal injury lawyer Portland specializes in the following areas:
- Wrongful death
Death caused by an act of negligence - Automobile accidents
Injury caused by a car crash - Construction and job site injuries
Injuries sustained while working - Medical malpractice
Injury or death caused by a medical error - Nursing home abuse
When a resident is ill-treated in a nursing home - Class actions
When fraud is committed against a consumer - Bad faith
Occurs when an insurance company denies payment of coverage
If you wish to know more about personal injury law, consult your Portland Oregon attorney.
Portland Employment Law
Portland lawyers are aggressive and firm advocates of the Employment law. Particular emphasis is placed on helping people fight workplace discrimination.
State and Federal laws protect employees if they have been discriminated on the following grounds:
- Race
- National Origin
- Religion
- Sex / Gender
- Disability
- Workers' Compensation
- Sexual Orientation
- Family and Medical Leave
- Pregnancy
- Marital Status
- Whistle blowing
Financial reasons force many people to work in discriminatory, hostile or harassing environment. While a poor working environment cause many employees to quit.
A Portland Oregon attorney handles workers' compensation and works hard to protect injured workers rights.
Stop Discrimination
The state has the following laws to protect the rights of employees and workers:
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA)
- Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
- Representation before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Representation before the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI)
- Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
- Employment contracts and covenants not to compete
- Employment at will and wrongful discharge
In addition to the laws mentioned above, a worker or employee can file a claim based on discrimination in any form.
Discrimination Claim
Filing a discrimination claim requires thorough investigation. It can also be perceived as a threat by your employers. This might prompt management to hire a defense and withhold important information. If you have been discriminated at your workplace, talk to an experienced Portland Oregon attorney before filing a discrimination claim. The attorney will tend to your case in a highly professional and discrete manner, which will help you win your rightful compensation. Organizations In Our Area
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