We are all sorry you are having such a hard time. You have asked some great questions. But these are not the sort of questions we can easily...

I had a IME scheduled my self insured my attend doctor does not agree what happens now

Your doctor's letter will probably be considered a protest. But you should write a letter as well to let them know you are not in agreement with...

Do I need to use a specific template when requesting that my carrier settle a claim made against me within my policy limits?

There really is not a specific legal template. I would suggest you write to your company and tell them you are quite concerned about your case...

Who is at fault, and what sort of attorney do I need?

You have a complicated case with a lot of issues. You have a workers compensation claim as well as other potential claims against your employer. ...

Workers Comp: I'm on time-loss, not released to work. To keep my health benefits, do I keep paying for it?

I believe you need to continue to pay your portion, as you did prior to your injury. If the employer were to stop paying their portion then your...

Can a labor and industries case manager force you to commute to a different city to work

It depends... The question really depends on identifying your labor market for purposes of your claim. As a general rule you cannot move away...

Do I need to hire an attorney?

We are sorry to hear of your difficulties... You should have a consultation with a workers' compensation attorney right away. Older workers used...

What is the highest category rating an injured worker can get (typically speaking) without having any surgery? (Lumbar back) Wa.

We are sorry you are still having problems... As a general rule, workers with ongoing problems due to their industrial injury receive category...

When filing a claim in a personal injury case, do you recommend demanding (?) a specific amount in damages at the start?

You may very well be missing something. I know some tremendous attorneys who don't do demands at all. It can be used as a technique to make the...

My son was injured by a window fall. Can anything be done against the landlord if there were no screens on any of the windows?

Your son may have a claim against your landlord for not providing a safe place to live or for negligence. You may have a claim as well. Be...