Solving Problems and Overcoming Roadblocks in Your Workers' Compensation or L&I Claim

If you don’t succeed the first time, then you should try and try again. I think this should be the motto for injured workers dealing with their L&I claim as they navigate their workers compensation claim process and issues. The Industrial I… Read More
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Work Injury and Workers' Compensation Claims for Minor Workers Under 18 Years Old

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
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L&I Work Injury Claim Programs: Incentivizing Employers with Retrospective Rating Groups

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
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L&I Takes Workers' Comp Willful Misrepresentation Very Seriously in Work Injury Claims

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
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in L&I Workers' Compensation Claims

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
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Super Lawyers award for Workmans Comp and Workers Comp law

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
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New Rules for Self-Insured Employers Help L&I Govern Workers' Compensation Claims

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
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Some Workers' Compensation Treatments Do Not Require Prior Authorization for Injured Workers in Washington State

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
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L&I and the 2019 Washington State Governor's Lifesaving Award

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
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Can I Collect Unemployment While My Workers' Compensation Claim is Open?

I’m often asked if injured workers can collect unemployment benefits while their workers’ compensation claim is open. In general, the short answer is – usually no. Injured workers cannot collect unemployment benefits and time-loss compe… Read More
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