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$$ for greedy hands vs. $$ for empty hands. Our Bernie Madoff type of attorney got my time loss suspended from L&I.

Roger's answer | Answered on November 12, 2013

I can appreciate your bitterness and potential mistrust of attorneys. There may still be some recourse under your L&I claim, particularly if...

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What does Informal settlement mean?

Roger's answer | Answered on November 07, 2013

Much more information is needed to address your question. Specifically, to what type of settlement did you agree? CRSSA, Option 2 vocational? ...

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Can attorney take percent of each time loss check received when representing you in workers comp claim with lni?

Roger's answer | Answered on November 01, 2013

This question has come up many times over my 27 years of representing injured workers. The governing statute is RCW 51.52.120, which says an...

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Ok employer exepted my claim and now thatt the dr relases me to work he says im terminated

Roger's answer | Answered on October 15, 2013

Regarding the termination, you need to consult with an employment attorney. If your employer terminated you on account of filing the workers'...

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Do I need to contact a lawyer before my IME appt? Distal Clavicle Resection Cubital Tunnel Release -same claim-

Roger's answer | Answered on October 15, 2013

First off it is a cruel hoax to call these "independent" medical exams. They're insurance medical exams, ordered for the purpose of developing...

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I had carpal tunnel surgery on both hands. After a few days working light duty, CT symptoms are back. Do I still have to work?

Roger's answer | Answered on September 27, 2013

It is not clear from your post why you are having difficulty with your attending physician [AP] You should definitely schedule an appointment to...

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I'm currently receiving time loss benefits - I was working and receiving SSD due to being visually impaired.

Roger's answer | Answered on September 24, 2013

You are not entitled to collect full SSD and full time loss compensation. Washington is a reverse offset state, which means that between ages 0-62...

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Can I sue the company after 3 half years?

Roger's answer | Answered on September 24, 2013

In Washington State you must file an industrial injury claim for a sudden event within one year of the event, and an occupational disease within...

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Post Carpal Tunnel Surgery. Dr says no typing/keyboarding Light Duty Work. Does this mean I can't even touch my keyboard at work

Roger's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

The Washington industrial insurance act contains a statute, RCW 51.32.090(4), which is intended to be a formula for return to work. Under that...

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Unsure of what to do. Re injured myself at work.

Roger's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

It appears your problem is in regard to your medical treatment. The Washington industrial insurance act provides that you are entitled to proper...

Roger Harvey van Hoy's Answers (258)

$$ for greedy hands vs. $$ for empty hands. Our Bernie Madoff type of attorney got my time loss suspended from L&I.

What does Informal settlement mean?

Can attorney take percent of each time loss check received when representing you in workers comp claim with lni?

Ok employer exepted my claim and now thatt the dr relases me to work he says im terminated

Do I need to contact a lawyer before my IME appt? Distal Clavicle Resection Cubital Tunnel Release -same claim-

I had carpal tunnel surgery on both hands. After a few days working light duty, CT symptoms are back. Do I still have to work?

I'm currently receiving time loss benefits - I was working and receiving SSD due to being visually impaired.

Can I sue the company after 3 half years?

Post Carpal Tunnel Surgery. Dr says no typing/keyboarding Light Duty Work. Does this mean I can't even touch my keyboard at work

Unsure of what to do. Re injured myself at work.