4 HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPRING-CLEANING Sunday, March 20, is the first day of spring — which means it’s time for some spring-
way to reduce the spread of germs. By keeping household surfaces clean, we help thwart the spread of viruses and illnesses.
cleaning. Did you know that cleaning is not just about tidying up a physical space? It’s also about improving overall well-being. Here’s how organization and cleanliness can help you in more ways than you might expect. SPRING-CLEANING REDUCES STRESS AND DEPRESSION. Tidiness and mental health are actually connected. Studies have found that having a clean home is directly correlated to happiness and your ability to focus. Anxiety can spike when laundry is piling up, items are strewn everywhere, and papers get scattered on various surfaces within the home. Clearing the clutter is a great way to boost your mood and increase those feel-good hormones.
SPRING-CLEANING HELPS YOU BREATHE BETTER.
Spring often brings pollen that triggers allergies for many. But pollen isn’t the only thing to blame when people have difficulty breathing. When dust and pet dander build up in your home, your respiratory system is greatly affected too. Deep-cleaning your air filters and vents can make breathing effortless — and it’s truly amazing how this can improve your well-being. IT KEEPS YOU MORE ACTIVE. Off the couch and on your feet! Even just running the vacuum and clearing the clutter from the dining room table will get you up and moving, which is healthy for your heart and body.
It’s More Than Just Tidying Up
IT PREVENTS ILLNESSES. Doorknobs, refrigerator handles, light switches, countertops, and remote controls are all things we touch many times a day. Cleaning anything that’s used often is one This spring season, putting some elbow grease into your cleaning will benefit you in more ways than one. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later! What Happens at a Workers’ Compensation Hearing?
The hearing will begin with opening arguments by the insurer and the injured worker. Then, the worker or their attorney can present their case. It’s not necessary to call witnesses, but they can be helpful. The other side has the right to cross-examine them. Usually, the injured worker will also testify to address the specific concerns behind the insurer’s denial. Your attorney will help you prepare for this part of the hearing. Once the injured worker has finished presenting their case, the insurer has an opportunity to present their evidence. After any last- minute exhibits have been cross-examined, both sides submit closing arguments in writing. Finally, the ALJ decides an Opinion and Order in the case, generally within 30 days of the hearing’s conclusion. If you were not already working with an attorney on your workers’ compensation claim, we highly recommend securing representation for the appeals process. Oregon law ensures people from all walks of life can afford a workers’ compensation attorney, and your lawyer will not receive payment unless they win your claim. We help injured workers every day and know the ins and outs of the Oregon workers’ compensation system. Call us today for a free evaluation of your case.
You’ve been injured on the job, visited your doctor, filed your workers’ compensation claim — and then received a denial back in the mail. It happens more often than we’d like. Luckily, in Oregon, you have 60 days to file an appeal, after which you will attend a hearing to make your case in front of a judge. If you’re not familiar with the process, it can sound a little intimidating. So, allow us to demystify things. The hearing takes place in front of an administrative law judge (ALJ) and is run a lot like the criminal trials you see on TV, only less formal. Both sides will submit evidence, question witnesses, and argue their cases. Before the hearing, the insurer who denied the workers’ compensation claim will provide the ALJ with an exhibit packet. The injured worker can make their own submissions, including medical opinions. If any of these come in at the last minute, the other side may “cross-examine” the exhibit and pause the hearing’s outcome until the witness has provided testimony.
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