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How to Change a Doctor in the Middle of an L&I Claim in Washington State
Injured workers in Washington State must designate one attending medical provider on their claim. As I’ve explained previously, the attending provider plays a very important role in workers’ compensation claims. Therefore, I always encourage…
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L&I Provides Free Workshops to Help Medical Providers in Washington State
Our office works closely with medical providers to ensure that L&I and Third Party Administrators receive the information needed to effectively administer claims. Sometimes providing effective assistance to medical offices requires a bit of balan…
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L&I Improves Vocational and Rehabilitation Services: New Rules
On June 4th, 2019, L&I announced it is beginning new rule making process to improve vocational services in workers’ compensation cases. According to L&I, this is because vocational services are critical for helping injured workers retur…
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IME Panels Not Available in Washington State Olympic Peninsula
I represent a significant number of injured workers residing on the Washington State Olympic Peninsula. Over time, I noticed a troubling trend involving non-cooperation and the IME process. The law regarding IMEs is quite clear under RCW 51.32.110. T…
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Date of Manifestation in Occupational Disease Claims in Washington State
There are differences between occupational disease and industrial injury claims. However, the benefits available to injured workers under each of the two types of claims are the same. In addition, the rules for administering the claims are very simil…
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L&I Sends $503,200 Fine to Dollar Tree in Washington State
When we think of jobsites that pose high risk for industrial injuries, we think of jobsites that involve heavy equipment, complex machinery and power tools. Other examples of high risk environments include hazards such as heights or high voltage. How…
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Washington State Supreme Court Asked to Weigh in on for Workers' Compensation Cases
Today the Washington State Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that very likely will have dramatic implications for the future of workers’ compensation law in the State of Washington. After reviewing pleadings in this case, I believe the Co…
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The Seattle Crane Collapse: A Workers' Compensation Viewpoint
Since the news broke about the collapse of a crane in Downtown Seattle on April 27, 2019, I’ve struggled with whether to comment about the event and what to say. I decided to post about it because I want to share an important message at a time when…
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Happy Administrative Professionals week!
Happy administrative professionals’ week to all admins out there! Did you know that it’s administrative professionals’ week this week? Work injury for administrative workers When we think of high injury professions, we often think o…
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Washington State Worker Memorial Day: 91 Workers Died from Work Injuries or Illnesses in 2018
Worker Memorial Day 2018 In 2018, 91 workers lost their life in work related injuries or illnesses. Some were in their early 20s. The names, faces, and stories of some of them are available in L&I’s Worker Memorial Day program. May they res…
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