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Earlier this week, JJLM filed a lawsuit in federal court in Medford on behalf of Cory Muse, a former bartender at The 238 Bar in Grants Pass, who was discriminated and retaliated against by her employer for being pregnant. When Muse disclosed her pregnancy, her hours...
On March 25, 2021, JJLM filed a Complaint in the United States District Court on behalf of Joy Hanneman, a nurse who worked in the PACU at McKenzie-Willamette Hospital in Eugene. One of the charge nurses who oversaw Ms. Hanneman’s work subjected her and other female...
The legislature recently passed House Bill 4138 (The Injured Worker Parity Bill), which now goes to the Governor for signature. JJLM attorney Keith Semple took a lead role in drafting and pushing this legislation, which will provide protection for workers receiving...
When you fall ill, you trust that your doctor will treat you with the highest degree of care to get you back to sound health. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Sometimes, a doctor or hospital will make a medical error that caused your condition to worsen,...
If you are injured on the job in a car crash due to the negligence of another driver, there are at least three potential insurance claims. The first should be a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation should provide the initial wage replacement and medical...
The KIA and Hyundai announced a recall of close to 500,000 vehicles throughout the United States and The Korean automakers are encouraging owners to park the cars outdoors and away from structures due to the possibility of them catching fire, even if the engine is not...
If you believe you are being discriminated against at work, it is a good idea to document the abuse. This can be key to holding the perpetrators accountable for their actions and getting the justice you deserve. Consider recording the following information: When did...
More than 700,000 hit-and-run crashes occur in the United States every year according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Hit-and-Run crashes—when a driver does not stop after causing a collision—can make recovery significantly more...
For those with family or friends living in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility, visits are valuable time to focus as much energy and attention on a loved one. You may also want to think about the warning signs of abuse and neglect. If you keep an eye out for...
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical provider causes injury by failing to use the care and skill used by ordinarily careful providers practicing. A failure to use such care, skill, or diligence is negligence. A Plaintiff in a medical malpractice case must prove...