The Reinisch family working remotely By Reinisch Wilson Weier PC, Mar 20, 2020 As we get used to the new normal that is remote working for a while, many of the Reinisch family shared pictures this first week of their home office conditions, choosing to send pictures that were: 1. The Messiest Remote Desk2. The Most Unusual Remote Workspace3. Remote Work Companions – 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8 legged!4. Or, any photo that…

COVID-19: Indirect impacts on existing Oregon claims By Vincci Lam, Mar 20, 2020 Vincci W. Lam The implications of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic is permeating daily life on an increasingly greater scale. An earlier Reinisch Wilson Weier blog (linked here) discussed the relevant legal analysis if you receive a claim for COVID-19, as a work-related condition. What about impact of COVID-19 on active claims in an indirect fashion? Below are some…

Coronavirus and Washington workers’ compensation By Shawna Fruin, Mar 19, 2020 Shawna G. Fruin A few weeks ago, we shared our initial thoughts on coronavirus (“COVID-19”) and workers’ compensation. Since then, the World Health Organization classified COVID-19 as a pandemic, and the Department of Labor and Industries (“Department”) has offered additional guidance on how to handle COVID-19 claims. The attorneys at Reinisch Wilson Weier continue to closely monitor this developing issue and how it…

Oregon claim processing implications for COVID-19 By Allyson Swecker, Mar 19, 2020 Allyson Swecker As our Oregon workers’ compensation industry navigates the impact of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”), Reinisch Wilson Weier PC is providing the following starting points to help you review and process COVID-19-related workers’ compensation claims. [NOTE: “COVID-19” is short for coronavirus disease. The actual name of the virus is “severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or SARS-CoV-2.”] First, does a claim…

Serving you during this pandemic By Reinisch Wilson Weier PC, Mar 17, 2020 Dear Friends and Colleagues, Due to COVID-19 and the necessity to curb its spread, Reinisch Wilson Weier has temporarily moved to primarily a remote-working environment. Attorneys and staff are still available to assist you with your workers’ compensation defense needs. During this time, it is most efficient to initiate contact with your Reinisch Wilson Weier team members by e-mail rather than…