I have a shoulder injury that happend at work. And after seeing A SURGEON and months of pt i decided i wanted a second opinion.

Your questions need to be addressed by a competent local workers' compensation attorney as there are some pertinent details which may affect the...

You have unfortunately gotten to a serious crossroads before you realized that L&I is in essence an insurance provider whose job is to take money...

Can I revoke my response on a L&I Third Party form?

If your third party case has not yet been settled, you should be able to reverse your decision and elect to pursue recovery against the third...

Can I file my appeal of a board of industrial insurance action order in federal court instead of state court?

The simple answer is 'no,' because the Washington State industrial insurance act is, in almost all cases, a worker's exclusive remedy. The act was...

At WA DOL in 1997-8, I developed constrictive bronchiolitis due a polluted environment; it's chronic. Can I still sue DOL?

You describe what is called an occupational disease. Unlike other states, in Washington you can file a claim from the latter of several dates, the...

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How will settlement need to be paid to be tax free?

In fact, since 1911 in Washington State, workers' compensation is indeed the exclusive remedy for workplace injuries. There is only one exception...

Does anyone know about TPD ( Total permanent disability) award amount is?

TPD, also known as a pension, is awarded when an injured worker is no longer able to be gainfully employed at any work on a reasonably continuous...

When does L&I (workers comp) benefits end? Is it before or after your final exam and IME?

This may be an illustration of the old adage that doctors make lousy lawyers and lawyers make lousy doctors. I'm sure your doctor was only trying...

Should I obtain and l&I lawyer

While there is no law against being rude, and you can be killed by an employer's politeness just as well as by rudeness, you have mentioned several...

Washington State L&I stopped payments, doctor says modified only

A similar question was just asked and answered; you may want to check there also. From your question it appears that your claim is through the...