Workers' Compensation and L&I Claims are About Letting People Get Back to Their Life
Workers’ compensation is about human beings. Every injured workers is father, or a mother, a grandmother or grandfather, son, or daughter. This gentleman in the picture is my father. A dedicated husband and a loving father and grandfather. He i…
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Wildfire Hazard and Injury in Workers Compensation and L&I Claims
Today, the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) issued a news bulletin about hazards of wild fire smoke for workers. The stated purpose of the bulletin is to help employers keep workers safe. I think it is equally important for workers to kno…
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L&I Workplace Injury Claim From Sun and Heat Exposure
In recent news, the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) reminded workers and employers of the dangers associated with sun and heat exposure. In the greater Tacoma and Seattle area, we are currently experiencing sunny days with highs reaching…
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L&I Discontinuing Authorization for Some Work Injury Treatments
Last week, the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) announced two new coverage decisions. These changes will go into effect September 1, 2019. According to L&I, two medical treatments will no longer be covered under Washington State worke…
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Workers' Compensation Claims
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common condition. It occurs when the nerves that run into the hand are impinged or squeezed when they travel through the wrist. Symptoms include pain, numbness, and tingling in the hands and arms. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ha…
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Washington State Work Safety and Workplace Health Conference
The Washington State Governor‘s annual Industrial Safety and Health Conference will take place between the 24th and 26th of September 2019. This year the conference is being held at the Tacoma Convention Center. The goal is to provide attendees…
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L&I Empowers Self-Insurers to Close More Workers Compensation Claims in Washington State
Last week L&I published self-insured rule changes that will take effect July 1, 2019 and will affect injured workers and workers’ compensation claims in Washington State. One of the most important changes relates to closing self-insured wor…
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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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