This scenario is pretty common. You may use your doctor as a shield against inappropriate repetetive light duties. Many employers and case...

Help- employment labor laws broke (a sweatshop in tacoma) and injured badly while working. Work wont help!

She is probably covered by L&I even if she was working under the table. The employer will probably get in big trouble for not paying premiums or...

How do you reopen an L&I claim?

Go to a doctor and file an "Application to Reopen" form. Reopening is possible within 7 years of the first final closure of the claim. He must...

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Although it will be a medical opinion, It's pretty unlikely that there will be any ratable impairment when this thing is all healed up. A little...

Seeking a lawyer who will represent me in a Fraud/Workers Comp. Case

The typical contingent fee calimant's firm will be hesitant to take this on without a substantial retainer. The attorney will be trying to control...

Can I claim a on the job injury if I resigned 3 weeks after it happened?

Yes, you have 1 year from the date of the injury to file a Workers Compensation claim.

How do I get paid for my on the job injury? L&I approved case but not being paid?

Even an allowed case take a little while to get on track. Time loss benefits are not paid for the first 3 days, but if your injury keeps you off...

Should someone sustaining an on the job injury still have to apply for FMLA?

Sometimes an injury on the job takes you out for a short time, sometimes longer. FMLA is just a Federal "placeholder" for you if your employer is...

Yes in all states that I am aware of.

My mother got injured on the job and got laid off...also her case was closed and there was no time loss compensation

Raises lotsa questions...What was the original injury in 2009? Did Mom's doctor not certify time loss? Was the employer self-insured? Did the...