I have carpel tunnel in both my hands, I have applied for LNI but not approved. My employer is not questioning the claim. Why?

Some types of cases take longer for LNI to process. Occupational disease claims are one of these types. Your CTS claim may be assessed against...

Employment eligibility verification, I-9

if you remain employed by your employer, then it has the right to ask for basic information necessary to maintain employment. Drivers license and...

This really isn't a workers comp question for L&I attorneys. This is a question for a tax or business attorney. You should redirect your question...

Hello , last Sept. 2009 I got injured from work hurting my right elbow and rotator cuff and I'm right handed too.

At the end of your case when you are done with ALL care, then a doctor will "rate" your arm and that rating equates to a fixed dollar value. There...

Is a new parking fee considered an increase in rent?

If you "must" pay parking as part of your rental contract, then arguably this cost is part of rent and may be considered by the SSA and DSHS. For...

How do I go about getting my death benefit from one parent if I'm over 18, and my other parent refuses to give it to me?

The answer to this question is not all legal advise. Your problem may be resolved by working with your parent to find a resolution. If you insist...

Personal injury? Civil rights? Criminally/civilly negligent? NOT car accident or botched medical..

Sometimes the legal remedies that you may have just don't solve the problem. You may have a claim somewhere, but is suing the "criminals" going to...

I broke my back at work have an l and i claim cant make money i did will i get a settlement

If you 1) filed your claim 2) its accepted by L&I, 3) and your doctor has taken you off work, THEN, you should be entitled to time loss (lost...

Work place shoulder injury

Self insured employers pay for your care and disability award straight out of thier pockets. They will pay you less and as little as they can. An...

If my independent exam results in the doctor confirming my claim is legitimate, how long will it be to begin benefits/back pay?

As a practical matter I wouldn't count on the IME (Department's doctor) to help you or the claims manager to restart your timeloss. The system is...