Can I record my independent medical exam (IME)? Yes!
Sep 08, 2023
Work injury claimants must attend independent medical exams (IME) during their L&I claim. Historically, the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) didn’t allow workers to record independent medical ...
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Celebrate L&I Claim Successes: The Inspirational Story of Josh Lopez
Aug 07, 2023
Everyone who works with me is used to hearing me say that "we absolutely must celebrate the successes." The reason for this is simple. Representing work injury claimants isn’t easy. There are many day...
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Spine Work Injury and Sciatica in L&I Claims
Jul 26, 2023
After a back or spine work injury, sciatica is a common diagnosis in L&I claims. I’m certainly not a medical professional. But, over the course of my career, I've developed a basic understanding of th...
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Important Dates You Must Remember in Your L&I Claim
Jun 29, 2023
Calendar dates are important in an L&I claim. In fact, certain dates can impact your claim benefits. Incorrect dates can even have long lasting negative implications. The purpose of this article is to...
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L&I Delivers Blow to Injured Workers and Some of the Best Medical Advocates in Workers’ Compensation
Jun 20, 2023
I recently posted an article about L&I’s Medical Aid Rules and Fee Schedules, which were recently published for 2023. The L&I Medical Aid Rules can be a great resource for helping workers understand t...
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How L&I Makes Medical Treatment Decisions
Jun 12, 2023
The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) maintains a set of Medical Aid Rules and accompanying Fee Schedules. Many workers compensation professionals refer to these as “the MARFS”. Many work inju...
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Over Seven Claim: My L&I Claim Closed More Than 7 Years Ago — Can I Reopen It?
May 30, 2023
You can always reopen an L&I claim for medical treatment. Even if you have an old claim. It doesn’t matter how old the claim is. However, if your claim closed over 7 years ago, it will impact your L&I...
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L&I Help - Where Can I Get Help for My L&I claim?
May 15, 2023
Many work injury claimants struggle with their L&I Claim. It’s difficult to understand how claims really work. The purpose of this article is to provide a list of the best resources for L&I help. You ...
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Does L&I Pay for Pain and Suffering?
Apr 24, 2023
There’s no question that a work accident, injury, or occupational disease impacts the life of workers. Understandably, many work injury claimants want to know how they will get compensation for pain a...
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The L&I Claim Process: Overview of Common Medical Steps
Mar 31, 2023
Every L&I claim is different. The conditions and circumstances of each workers’ compensation claim are unique. However, many L&I claim cases follow a similar process. A common process and pattern in L...
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