What happens if...my Work Comp attorneys miss an important filing deadline

Please do call your attorney to find out the status of your appeal and express your concern about the failure to comply with the Board's scheduling...

Hurt at work. Because private Ins refused to follow state guidelines my injuries so severe Dr. refuses to let me return to work

There are a couple of excellent workers' comp attorneys up your way. Let me know if you want their contact info. On the other hand, I'll be up...

Exposure claim denied, what can I do?

I join the other attorneys in recommending that you meet with an experienced workers' comp attorney. Most of us offer a free initial consultation...

I was injured at work and would like to know if I am eligible to receive compensation for the injury and delay

I'm so sorry to hear that. Unfortunately, there is no mechanism in the L&I system to compensate directly for the consequences of delayed...

My husband has brain cancer and is applying for Social Security Disability

As the out-of-state attorneys said, with proper documentation and argument, it should be possible to persuade SSA that your husband is disabled...

How do I get disability from autoimmune disease?

Please talk to a local attorney who is experienced in Social Security disability. S/he can help you get the medical and other documentation needed...

WA state Labor/Industries workers comp scheduled me for a IME & told me I couldn't have anyone accompany me what are my rights?

You may have a friend or family member accompany you to this exam, who can observe the physical examination, but not the psychiatric evaluation. ...

Employee insurance premiums

You raise several good questions. This is a complicated area of the law -- where employment benefits, FMLA and workers' compensation are all in...

Your DSHS caseworker may also be able to help you with the SSI process. Many of the local DSHS offices have an SSI coordinator and the needs-based...

1. You get a pension from L&I if they determine that you cannot work at all and cannot be retrained for any other work. 2. L&I can only consider...