Doctor Gets Benefits for Injuries From Fall in Hospital Parking Lot

The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to a doctor for his injuries in a fall as he was reporting to work a hospital shift. Case: SAIF v. Massari, No. 178, 04/18/2018, published. Facts: Christopher Massari worked as a doctor for the Bend Memorial Clinic. He mainly worked out of St. Charles Hospital. Massari’s job required that he make rounds at the hospital, complete charts and that he be available on short notice via pager if he left the building. He did not maintain an office at the hospital or the Bend Memorial Clinic, but he had an office in his home. T...