I have an open L&I claim. L&I would not authorize medical treatment that my doctor asked for. I filed an appeal with the Board.

Per the industrial insurance act, RCW 51.36.010, you are entitled to "proper and necessary medical treatment." The issue of what is proper and...

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

Assuming you have a Washington claim. There are five basic benefits under the industrial insurance act: [1] medical benefits for the allowed...

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

I'm curious if you're the injured worker who posted here recently as the facts seem very similar. If you remedied your problem of not timely...

Can they cut me off from my benefits while awaiting an independent evaluation after my claim was closed for a late verification?

You really need to consult with a competent local workers' compensation attorney at once. We do this for a living, and it does not appear you know...

Suspended regardless of investigation. Reputation ruined and managers did not stop or clarify it. Can I get compensation?

The vast majority of your post has to do with employment law. You should seek the advice of a competent local employment lawyer. You should be...

Is it customary for the Washington State Department of LNI to send claimant CC of correspondence sent to your attorney?

The Department only sends correspondence to the injured worker OR the IW's attorney, not both. When you hired the attorney you probably signed a...

Your claim will close when you are medically stable and vocationally employable. At that time an order will issue which will explain your 60 day...

Question about LNI(L&I) pension. Workers comp ( work injury/Labor and industries)

To answer the big question you didn't ask, in order to get your claim reopened you must establish that [1] your condition is worse than it was at...

How do I decide on a lawyer for L n I representation?

Picking a lawyer can be a difficult decision. Fortunately you have a number of competent workers' compensation lawyers in your area. Don't be...

Fired right after employer received my FMLA paperwork, am also on L&I claim.

If you feel you were discriminated against on account of your workers' compensation claim, you have 90 days to file a complaint with the Department...