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Loss of Earning Power Benefits in L&I Workers' Compensation Claim
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…
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Work Injury Claim Phase Two: Treatment in Open Claims
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…
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Work Injury Claim: Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim in WA State
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…
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Representing Washington State Injured Workers' Across the State and Out-of-State
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…
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Moving Out of Washington State During an Open L&I Claim
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…
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State Funded L&I Claims: Claims and Account Center (CAC)
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 (…
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L&I Claim Vocational benefits: Option 1 versus Option 2
What is Option 1 and Option 2? This article is part of our series about vocational benefits in workers’ compensation and L&I claims. In this article, we’ll address the topic of “Option 1 versus Option 2”. The Department of…
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Vocational Services in Workers' Compensation L&I claims - The "Plan Development" Phase
Introduction and context Today’s post in the series about vocational benefits in workers’ compensation claims and L&I claims is about “Plan Development”. Plan Development is a big, and somewhat complex topic. Today’s post will be on…
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Vocational Services in Workers' Comp and L&I Claims - the Ability to Work Assessment (AWA)
In continuing with my recent series of posts about vocational services, today I’d like to discuss “Ability-to-Work Assessment” (AWA) services. The AWA is designed to provide the Department of Labor and Industries with vocational information so…
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Vocational Services and Retraining in L&I Workers' Compensation Claims in Washington State
Introduction If you’re in the process of working on your workers’ compensation claim or L&I claim, you might be eligible for vocational services. Vocational services are a somewhat complex benefit under the Industrial Insurance Act, b…
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