Who would be to blame and what i am needed to do?

It is important to pursue any and all benefits you are entitled to under your workers' compensation claim. They should cover your back condition...

How do you reopen an L&I claim?

When someone is injured at work, there are two very basic things that he or she should do immediately: 1) see a doctor and 2) file a workers'...

At the state level is there a "watchdog"office that insures that the L&I is compliant when dealing with injured workers.

Unfortunately these tactics are quite common. Going to the supervisor is a good option. Requesting that the Department intervene will often be a...

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How can I an doctors rating against the IME?

It is difficult to determine from your short description but you may be entitled to one or more of the following benefits: 1) additional medical...

What about a suit to the non- profit canadian owner of this resort. can I sue.

The other attorney you spoke with is probably correct. If you are being paid the workers' compensation benefits that you are legally entitled to,...

Can WA. ST L&I take a PT's fitness eval over that of my AP concerning numerous hernia ops.

The opinion of a physician should be given more weight than the opinion of a physical therapist. The opinion of a treating physician or "attending...

WA. L and I are close to closing my caim. I was awarded category 2 for a back injury in 1998.

You are only awarded the increase in impairment from your prior impairment. In your case, you should be awarded the category 4 minus the previously...

I have an L&I claim that has been ongoing for the past two years. Is there always a " paid settlement" on L&I claims?

If DLI has closed your claim with only a category 3 impairment award and your doctor says a category 4 impairment award is more appropriate, then...

If you are 70 and on soc security and work 25 hours a week can you get full L&I benefits if you are hurt at work?

While he is unable to work, he should receive "timeless compensation benefits." These will probably be 65% of his wages at the time of his injury...

Can I be suspended from work for not bringing work release with me, although i was medically released from my Dr?

You do not indicate whether you have filed a workers' compensation claim or not. If you have not, you should do so immediately. This is done by you...