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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Vocational Services in L&I Claims: Upcoming Rule Changes
On October 22, the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) adopted rule changes relating to vocational services. The new rules will go into effect on January 1, 2020. The new rule language can be found on the L&I website. Priority of Returni…
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Calculating Wages in Workers' Compensation Benefits and L&I Claims
The value of time-loss compensation benefits is based upon the wages a person was getting at the time of work injury or occupational disease manifestation. If the person was working a second job, the value of that income must also be included in the…
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