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LNI is closing my claim but I have been a whole month without time loss, I have called many times with no call back! What do I d

Time loss is based on certification from your attending physician that you are unable to work during the period of disability. If your doctor will so certify you, then the Department would likely pay for the time period certified. The attending physician should also address whether you are still in need of further treatment. Even though you've been released to return to work, you still may need treatment. Make sure you appeal any closing order well before the 60 day appeal period for that...

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Options after L&I in work related accident(if any?)

Generally in Washington the employer is immune from a civil action for an injury arising on the job covered by workers compensation, unless it can be shown that the injury was intentionally caused. Depending on the facts of your injury, you may have a claim against a third party if you can show that party had some responsibity for your injuries. So for instance, if you were injured while useing an unguarded piece of equipment, although you wouldn't have a claim against your employer, you may...