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L&I Claims - Process and Procedure
In workmen’s compensation claims, there is a process for everything. In theory, if all the processes were followed properly, injured workers wouldn’t need representation and claims would progress from inception to completion efficiently. In r…
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Holidays Can Be Tough for Work Injury Claimants
Today is Thanksgiving, and I can’t ignore the fact that I have a lot to be thankful for. I am thankful for my family, the people who stand by me, encourage me, and inspire me. I am thankful for my children, they have made my heart so much bigger th…
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L&I Guide for Washington Injured Workers Moving Out of State
Getting injured in Washington State (especially in areas where the cost of living is higher) can be a financial disaster. L&I or private insurance time-loss compensation (the monetary benefit paid when you are incapable of working because of your…
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L&I Loss of Earning Power Benefits
It is important to know the benefits available under the Industrial Insurance Act. Often, many injured workers are surprised to learn about Loss of Earning Power Benefits (LEP) from L&I. The LEP is a wage replacement benefit. LEP is available for…
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L&I Time-Loss Compensation
Look up “wage replacement” on the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) website. You will learn that you can be paid a portion of your lost wages as “time-loss compensation” benefits after an initial 3 day waiting period following an i…
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Attending Physicians are Very Important for Workers' Compensation Claims
In workers’ compensation we rely heavily on the opinions of the attending physician and treating providers. However, in order for an opinion to be truly valuable it must have a strong basis. In the legal setting, an opinion that is merely conclusor…
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Confusion and Misunderstanding in Workers Compensation Claims
One difficulty I have when trying to communicate with injured workers about their claims is overcoming lack of understanding or misunderstanding of how the workers’ compensation system works. This can be easy to correct by simply providing the inju…
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L&I Workers Compensation Claims and Paperwork
One of the difficulties in workers’ compensation claims is the paperwork requirements. Everyone involved in workers’ compensation claims have significant paperwork demands. Attending physicians, treating providers, counselors, therapists, emp…
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First Responders Denied Mental Health Conditions in Claims
Did you know that there is a trend across the United States to deny workers’ compensation claims of first responders for mental heath conditions? This includes PTSD resulting from situations they encounter when responding to events while in the lin…
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WLIG Annual Convention
It was my pleasure speaking at the WILG Annual Convention today. My talk was focused on ethical considerations when representing injured workers who are or may be addicted to opioid pain medication. A big thank you to the conference attendees who ope…
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