Is it worth suing over a public records act violation?

It is certainly worth talking to an attorney about. If there is a violation of the public records act, you would be entitled to having your...

Worker Comp Claim & Civil Suit - If WC claim allowed could entire civil suit be dismissed by court or just parts?

In Washington, employers are protected from tort lawsuits filed by their employees for injuries that occur at work. The rationale is that workers'...

Do I need an attorney to get a settlement from L & I?

Your question raises a number of issues. First, are you medically fixed and stable, and able to work? If not, then you may want to appeal any...

My wife had a partial hystorectomy and woke with hearing loss in her left ear. Does she have a claim?

Generally, workers' compensation claims can be filed for injuries that occur at work or occupational diseases (things caused by work conditions...

Work Comp question - Hearing scheduled to allow claim, no attorney yet. Need to send judge witness list & find court rules.

Go to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals website (www.biia.wa.gov). They have videos and information about hearings and calling witnesses. ...

Is it legal to not give any rest/meal breaks for an 8 hour shift?

In addition to the information provided by other the other attorneys, you can also contact the Department of Labor and Industries and file a...

I was terminated and the employer never paid me for 38 hours PTO or my commissions, about $5000 in all. How can I get it?

You can file a wage payment act claim with the Department of Labor and Industries--either by mail, or on line (www.lni.wa.gov). The Dept will...

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Will providing my social security number to the Washington State DMV to get my drivers license raise a red flag in their system?

There is very helpful information about what you need for a driver's license in Washington at www.dol.wa.gov. You need the following...

I think my husbands Workers Comp Attorney is not experienced please help.

The workers' compensation systems in Washington and Oregon are different in some significant ways. If he was injured in Washington and has a...

I am injury at work. After treatment do said by note!.(attention not to aggravate) what the doctor mean this note , is it gange

If you have an open workers' compensation claim for your work injury, you can call L&I and talk with your claim manager about this doctor note. ...