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What to Do If Your L&I Claim Is Denied

Being injured on the job can be painful, frightening, and even life-changing. Washington’s workers’ compensation program, managed by the Department of Labor & Industries, is supposed to help pay for your medical treatments, lost wages, and ot… Read More
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How Long Does an L&I Claim Take?

If you have been injured at work, every day you go without financial support can put you and your family in an unstable situation. Furthermore, your medical treatment may not be able to wait. So how long does an L&I Claim take in Washington? And… Read More
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How L&I Claims Differ: Injuries vs Occupational Diseases

If you have an on-the-job injury, or are suffering from an occupational disease, you may have a claim with the Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). But not all L&I claims are the same. Here’s how L&I claims differ for… Read More
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What to Expect During the L&I Claim Process in Washington

Navigating the Department of Labor & Industries or L&I claim process can be confusing and frustrating for injured workers in Washington. Working with a skilled L&I workers’ compensation attorney helps you know what to expect during the… Read More
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L&I Claim in Washington State: Minimum and Maximum Time-loss Compensation Rates

If you have an L&I claim in Washington State, then you are probably familiar with time-loss compensation benefits. Most often, time-loss is paid at a base rate of 60%. What does this mean? Take your wages at the time of your work injury or indust… Read More
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L&I Claim and Remote Medical Exam Telehealth Service

It’s important that injured workers and medical providers know that telehealth is a valid option for keeping their L&I claim moving forward. Telehealth also allows you to limit exposure for at-risk individuals while respecting social distancing… Read More
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Warning of Non-Cooperation in Workers' Compensation Claims in Washington State

People that suffer a work injury while working their job have certain rights and benefits under the Industrial Insurance Act. After they file a workers’ compensation claim or L&I claim, they also have some responsibilities under their claim… Read More
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L&I Workers' Compensation Claims in Washington State and the Quality of Medical Opinions

Being an Attending Provider in an L&I claim or a workers’ compensation claim in Washington State can be burdensome. In fact, the Attending Provider (or Attending Physician) has a big job to do. Attending Provider Duties in an L&I Worker… Read More
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L&I Claim in Washington State - Reality Versus Perspective

Workers’ compensation claims are challenging for a variety of reasons. However, I think one of the biggest reasons that L&I claims are so challenging for work injury claimants, is because there is a disconnect between reality and the claim… Read More
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L&I Insurance Rates are Going Down for Employers

Breaking news coming straight from the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I): Employer Workers’ Compensation insurance rates are going down this upcoming year, for record 3rd year in a row. L&I Rates News Release L&I issued a news bu… Read More
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