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Not all workers are over 18 years old. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for teenage workers to suffer from a workplace injury. Especially when school is out over the summer. Therefore, it is important to know that in Washington State, workers’… Read More

Have you ever heard of the term Retrospective Rating? It is an incentive program that the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) created for employers. Any employer with industrial insurance and in good standing can participate in Retrospective… Read More

Last month I posted about a food worker that L&I said wrongfully obtained over $11,000 in workers’ compensation benefits. Today L&I announced that it has accused a Washington State woman with stealing over $11,000 in workers’ comp… Read More

In workers’ compensation we see all kinds of work injuries and occupational diseases resulting in various medical diagnoses. These things are never easy, no matter what the diagnosis. However, some conditions seem to have a straighter claim pat… Read More

Let’s face it, attorneys are gluttons for positive attention. Knowing our affection for positive recognition, numerous awards varying in objective legitimacy have been developed to recognize “top” attorneys. As a result, most attorneys are used… Read More

Many employers in Washington State pay workers’ compensation insurance premiums to the Department of Labor and Industries (or L&I in short). Washington State supports and backs L&I. However, some employers choose to go with private work… Read More

Sometimes workers’ compensation cases have diagnostic or therapeutic challenges. In those cases, attending providers are allowed to arrange most consultations with specialists without obtaining prior authorization. Treatments that do not require wo… Read More

Do you know any workplace heroes? Now is the time to nominate them for the 2019 Governor’s Lifesaving Awards. Recognizing lifesaving workers in Washington State L&I and the Washington State Governor’s office are calling for nominations for th… Read More