First step - get the MRI. It's hard to tell from the information provided whether the symptoms you're having are from the original injury or...

In Washington, your only claim against your employer would be your workers compensations claim. You may have what we call a 3rd party claim against...

If you are unable to work because of the work related injury you should be receiving time loss benefits. If the employer is providing light duty...

Defense Base Act Claims are handled under an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act. Your medical history can be important...

The employer is trying to set up a situation where you stop working, either due to boredom or frustration. The employer will then claim that you...

You can collect up to 80% of your Average Current Earnings (ACE) in combined Social Security and L&I benefits. This is considered the cap on what...

Is it mandatory for a nurse from insurance company to attend your doctors appointments?

You have the ABSOLUTE right to see your doctor alone. All you need to do is (politely) tell the nurse you do not want her to attend your doctor's...

Can i sue my employer?

Sometimes the best solution is the most obvious - file your L&I claim. If your injury was less than a year ago - file the claim. Even if it has...

L&I Claim?

Regardless of whether the claim is allowed or not, you should take advantage of the opportunity to return to modified work, if the employer is...

Go see your doctor. That does not have to be the doctor who treated you when your claim was open. But, if you had a good relationship with that...