I have been approved for Retraining through Dept. of Labor and Industries as I can not do concrete work after an impalement.

I am glad you are thinking this through and getting more information so you can make a reasoned, "eyes wide open" choice. Drew and Rhondi have...

I've been on L&I time-loss both part-time and full time for 3 years. But lawyer, L&I, doctor, VC don't want to settle yet.

This is a perfect question for your lawyer. That's why you hired one. With the information you gave AVVO I cannot estimate your impairment. You...

I have been approved for Retraining through Dept. of Labor and Industries as I can not do concrete work after an impalement

Roger and Grady have both given you great legal advice. I would only add that retraining into a career you want is a great opportunity. The DLI...

My wife is in the process of applying for disability.

The issue for SS determination is whether she is unable to work, not whether unable to get pregnant. So I don't see that it creates any real issue...

Need advice on non physical workplace violence worker's comp claim for occupational disease claim/emotional abuse, NOT stress.

This is a tough case for you. By the time you fight the DLI through multiple appeals processes without any guarantee of success, I would think...

The short answer is "yes". L&I time loss is income even though it's not taxable income. So report it, but also identify that it is temporary total...

This is the nature of L&I exams. It is a wake up call for many honest and seriously injured workers when they find out that these exams are not...

Do i have a malpractice case

I see you frustration. It's seems you just want to get better. Focus on your care. I do to see a med mal case here. Your LNI case should pay for...

My son is receiving social security benefits (as his father passed away). Can they continue if he goes to college full time?

Judy is correct. I wish it were different.

Have knee surgery happening on 3/27/14 but they aren't wanting to pay time loss i don't think its right, can they do that?

This kind of stuff is common in workers comp cases...not right, contrary to the law and so harmful to guys like you trying to survive the system....