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Workplace Injuries Lawyer in Oregon and Washington

When work-related injuries happen, injured workers often discover a system designed to protect their employers’ interests, not their own. Medical bills stack up, with lost wages adding financial pressure. The workers’ compensation process quickly becomes complicated, particularly with "invisible injury” claims like brain and spinal cord injuries.

Oregon's Experts in Workplace Injuries

When work-related injuries happen, injured workers often discover a system designed to protect their employers’ interests, not their own. Medical bills stack up, with lost wages adding financial pressure. The workers’ compensation process quickly becomes complicated, particularly with "invisible injury” claims like brain and spinal cord injuries.

Eder Sturm Eder’s workplace injury lawyers have handled workplace injury cases across Oregon and Washington for decades. We understand that job injuries don't just affect you at work — they affect your family, your finances, and your future. Serious workplace injury situations often involve long term medical care, permanent limitations, and losses that workers comp alone may not fully cover.

As personal injury attorneys who specialize in injury claims throughout the Pacific Northwest, Eder Sturm Eder helps resolve workers’ compensation cases, and, where applicable, separate personal injury cases against negligent third parties. If your employer's workers’ compensation insurance has denied your claim, undervalued your injuries, or left critical gaps in your coverage, we can help.

Speak to a Workplace Injury Attorney in Oregon and Washington

Meet Eder Sturm Eder, Workplace Injury Attorneys for Washington and Oregon

Founded in 1987, Eder Sturm Eder has represented more than 15,000 clients throughout Oregon and Washington. We are trial attorneys first and foremost; we don't settle cases for less than they're worth because a settlement is easier. When the insurance company won't offer fair compensation, we take cases to court and fight to win.

Our approach is client-focused, strategy-driven, and results-oriented. We start with your story, connecting it to the applicable law. We investigate thoroughly, build a complete factual record, and use that preparation to negotiate from a position of strength. Our team brings more than 70 years of combined experience, and up-to-date knowledge of Oregon and Washington statutes, to every case we take.

Eder Sturm Eder serves injured workers throughout the Portland metro area, the Willamette Valley, the Oregon Coast, Southwest Washington, the Seattle-Tacoma corridor, and communities across both states. Whether your accident happened on a Portland construction site, a warehouse in Vancouver, or a farm in the Willamette Valley, we can help.

Workplace Injuries FAQs

Common questions about workplace injuries cases in Oregon

While you are not required to have attorney representation, having a workplace injury lawyer may significantly improve your case outcome. This is particularly important when your injuries are serious, when your claim has been denied, or when a third party contributed to your injury. Insurance companies have experienced adjusters and attorneys working to minimize what they pay. Having an experienced work injury lawyer on your side levels the playing field and ensures your claim is built correctly from the start.
A workers' compensation claim is filed through your employer's workers’ compensation insurance. It covers medical treatment and partial lost wages on a no-fault basis, but it does not cover pain and suffering. A personal injury claim is filed against a third party whose negligence contributed to your injury. If both apply to your situation, pursuing both can significantly increase your total financial recovery.
A successful workplace injury claim can include compensation from workers' comp, a third-party personal injury claim, or both. Depending on the facts of your case, recoverable damages may include: - All necessary medical treatment (surgery, hospitalization, physical therapy, and medication) - Total or temporary partial disability benefits - Vocational rehabilitation if you're unable to return to your prior job - Full lost wages and loss of future earning capacity - Pain and suffering - Emotional distress - Scarring and disfigurement - Loss of enjoyment of life - Loss of consortium (loss of intimacy/relationships)
Report the injury to your employer in writing as soon as possible; delays can jeopardize your claim. Seek medical care promptly and follow your treatment plan. Always document the incident with photos, if possible, and keep copies of all medical records and communications. We highly recommend that you speak with a workplace injury lawyer before giving any recorded statements to insurance companies or signing any documents.
While receiving one can be upsetting, a denial is not final. Both Oregon and Washington have formal appeals processes that allow injured workers to challenge denied claims. The appeals process involves strict deadlines, and having legal representation substantially improves the likelihood of a successful outcome. Contact us as soon as you receive a denial.
No. Oregon and Washington both prohibit employer retaliation against workers who file workers' compensation claims. If you've been terminated, demoted, or otherwise treated adversely after reporting a workplace injury or filing a claim, you may have additional legal rights. We can evaluate those circumstances as part of a free case review.
In Oregon, workers' comp claims generally must be filed within two years of the injury, and personal injury claims against third parties are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. In Washington, the deadline for third-party personal injury claims is three (3) years. Occupational disease claims follow different rules based on when the condition was discovered. These deadlines are strict — do not wait to seek legal advice.
Our personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
In most cases, workers' compensation is the exclusive remedy against your employer; you cannot sue your employer directly in court. However, if a third party (such as a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or negligent driver) contributed to your injury, you can pursue a personal injury claim against them in addition to your workers' comp claim. There are also limited circumstances where additional claims may be available; intentional conduct by an employer may expand your compensation options.

WHO WE ARE

We are dedicated, consistent, driven personal injury attorneys.

We are trial attorneys first and foremost and we are eager to tell your story. We work tirelessly to help you reach the best possible legal outcome.

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WHAT WE DO

We use our experience and expertise to help injured clients maximize their financial recovery.

We accomplish this through our knowledge of the legal system, insurance defense strategies, vehicle code, and understanding of medical treatments, procedures, and diagnoses. We combine this knowledge with years of courtroom experience.

OUR APPROACH

Unlike many firms, we build every case like it's going to trial.

We know the extra effort will make the case stronger in terms of settlement or trial. Let us narrate your story, set your case up for success, and be your ferocious advocate throughout your case.

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