I have been on L&i for 13 months and i have been put on a permanent restriction from my doctor. also my vocational counselor has

Your doctor does not have to side with the IME. Your doctor, as the designated attending physician on your claim has more say then the IME doctor....

Should I expect a lump some cash settlement after doctor releases me for work?

The lump sum payment you refer to is called a permanent partial disability award (PPD) in Washington State. After a claim is opened, medical...

Doctor will not comment on a request from L and I what recourse does the patient have?

The law is very clear in this situation. The facts you present require only a straightforward causal relationship analysis. It is as simple as...

I've had an accident at work, and I'm wondering if I can make a claim?

You have a workers’ compensation injury. You may have already filed a claim, through one of the doctors or hospitals. It is standard procedure...

I HAVE A WORKERS COMP CASE THAT SEEMS TO BE DRAGGING OUT FOR A VERY LONG TIME AFTER THE IME. ( DONE JULY 22 2010) NOW MID DEC

You are dealing with L&I, so your concern should have started the day you got hurt. The IME is used for many purposes to include: permanent...

If my nose was broken on company property by an employee, do I have rights. I did not file a report.

Scott: You have at least three things you can do within the L&I system. 1 You have an L&I claim. You should file the claim with the first...

I was injured on 08/15/06 had three back surgeries and I am still having a great deal of pain.

Sharon: There is a broad range of medical help in worker’s compensation claims. Some doctors really care and try to do the best for you all...

L&I settles claims at their end and after medical care is fixed and stable and you are found employable. The settlement is called permanent...

Does washington State Settle L&I cases?

L&I does settle cases. See PPD SETTLEMENT below. The vocational rehabilitation process is complex, yet it it much better recently then it has...

I was diagonosed with tendonitis a year and a half later now i need surgery for 2 ligaments ripped from bone and 4 tendon tears.

Your facts are interesting, and indeed there are many opportunities for you to make a smart move and obtain L&I benefits to include medical care,...