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Im injured from my work..

Roger's answer | Answered on July 26, 2013

You should consult with a competent local workers' compensation attorney for advice on your rights and benefits. As your condition came on...

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Is it true L&I will send you a letter "allowing" your claim as a formality before sending you notice that your claim is closed?

Roger's answer | Answered on July 05, 2013

First and foremost, there is a huge difference between a claim being denied [rejected] and a claim being closed! Any Department Order has a...

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If you have wa state l and i and in addition ltd provided thru employer which one is best? can you receive benefits from both?

Roger's answer | Answered on June 26, 2013

As an injured worker your primary coverage is under the Washington L&I industrial insurance act. Medical bills, travel reimbursement requests et...

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I have to replea diversity of citizenship in federal court.the employer is fron Oregon. Iam from Washington State. Can I??

Roger's answer | Answered on June 26, 2013

I'm sorry to hear that you lost your case. You didn't indicate which state has jurisdiction over your claim. That state's industrial insurance...

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Are there any attorneys in the Spokane Washington area that handle Workers Comp, LTD Insurance, and wrongful termination???

Roger's answer | Answered on June 06, 2013

Most lawyers specialize and finding a lawyer with expertise in a particular area of law will serve you best. Unlike workers' compensation,...

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Can I get the charges against me dismissed due to false information against me?

Roger's answer | Answered on June 05, 2013

It is not clear from your question whether the charges against you are still pending, but that would be very unlikely from 2003. If you were...

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How do I represent myself in a hearing before the Board of Industrial Appeals?

Roger's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

It's a common lay person's mistake to focus on challenging an IME doctor. The cornerstone of any successful workers' compensation case is to have...

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What can i do if my employer fired me after i filed my claim. when i filed my l.i. claim my employer terminated me.

Roger's answer | Answered on June 02, 2013

If the employer terminated you in retaliation for filing a claim, you can seek review by the Department of Labor and Industries for up to 90 days...

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I worked for a company for 10 days was injured am I entitled to workers comp.

Roger's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

The answer to your question depends on several factors. Were you hired to work full time? Permanent? Part-time? Seasonal? Intermittent? The...

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Help washington L&I question

Roger's answer | Answered on May 21, 2013

You've raised a number of good workers' compensation and employment law questions. My best advice is for you to make an appointment with a...

Roger Harvey van Hoy's Answers (258)

Im injured from my work..

Is it true L&I will send you a letter "allowing" your claim as a formality before sending you notice that your claim is closed?

If you have wa state l and i and in addition ltd provided thru employer which one is best? can you receive benefits from both?

I have to replea diversity of citizenship in federal court.the employer is fron Oregon. Iam from Washington State. Can I??

Are there any attorneys in the Spokane Washington area that handle Workers Comp, LTD Insurance, and wrongful termination???

Can I get the charges against me dismissed due to false information against me?

How do I represent myself in a hearing before the Board of Industrial Appeals?

What can i do if my employer fired me after i filed my claim. when i filed my l.i. claim my employer terminated me.

I worked for a company for 10 days was injured am I entitled to workers comp.

Help washington L&I question