Fee Available if Attorney Secures TD Award on Reconsideration

The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that claimants’ attorneys are entitled to an award of assessed fees if they obtain temporary disability benefits for workers in proceedings on reconsideration. Case: In the Matter of Dancingbear, Nos. 1604039 and A167743, 09/15/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Mekayla N. Dancingbear worked for Alternative Services Oregon. She suffered injuries at work in October 2015 and filed a workers’ compensation claim. Alternative had workers’ compensation insurance coverage with the SAIF Corp., which accepted liability for Dancingb...