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I’m frequently asked whether I represent injured workers who have Self-Insured employers. The answer is YES! In the State of Washington, claim administration can either be State funded or Self-insured and… [This article recently move –… Read More

What happens when a workers’ compensation or L&I claim starts winding down? And what are the terms Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and Functional Capacities Evaluation (PCE or FCE) referring to? As I outlined in prior posts, the open and… Read More

In this continuing series about the open and active phase of a workers’ compensation claim, today I am going to discuss a benefit many injured workers are surprised to learn exists: Loss of Earning Power benefits. Earning power refers to a work… Read More

Introduction Today I’ll begin discussing what I refer to as the “open and active” phase of a workers’ compensation claim in Washington State. In an allowed claim, the open and active phase is when the claim is open and the injured worker… Read More

One thing I like to do when meeting with injured workers is to explain the phases of the workers’ compensation claim. Often, when I’m able to get on the same page about the phases of a L&I or private insurance claim, it helps me to have m… Read More

Did you know that we represent Washington State injured workers almost everywhere across the state? And some that moved out of state? Our technology infrastructure enables us to work with clients no matter where they reside… I strive to provide… Read More

Sometimes injured workers need to move during the pendency of their L&I or private insurance workers’ compensation claim. It so happens that sometimes they believe they are not “allowed” to move because they have an open claim. This sim… Read More

Sometimes injured workers aren’t sure how best to stay on top of developments in their L&I workers’ compensation claims. In my opinion, one of the best ways to keep track of a State Funded claim is to apply for Claims and Account Center (… Read More