A claim is basically either open or closed. There is no category for limiting an open claim. You may not want to raise issues until the sixty...

"I have a situation that deals with worker's comp and a little personal injury. Do I have a case?"

Too bad the out-of-state lawyers jumped on this and got all the AVVO points. The specific answer to your questions depends on facts that you...

Now that my L&I case has been closed with a rather large PPD award " I think it is at least" what is the process of receiving?

Though anybody can sue anybody, the likelihood of the employer or Department challenging a closure based on an insurance medical exam is very...

When the state is closing an L&I case with a PPD award is it normal for this to take 3+4 weeks to close? Can I get it closed?

Without knowing your particular situation it's difficult to advise. In 30 years of representing injured workers I've almost never advised a client...

When the state is closing an L&I case with a PPD award is it normal for this to take 3+4 weeks to close?

There is unfortunately no deadline; it depends on the work load and the temperament of the claims manager. If your claim is though the state fund,...

If I get low category from LNI when my claim is almost close...what should I do?

It's not clear what stage your claim is in. If your claim is closed you need to protest or appeal the decision within 60 days. The most...

My Doctor states I encountered complications related to the surgery and require work restrictions and 2 IMEs agrees - Help

The Department rule of thumb is that a medical report becomes stale after six months. Remember, the Department's job is to close claims as quickly...

If I hire a L&I attorney then will i get more then PPD award?

Your claim cannot close until you are both medically stable AND vocationally employable. Since you are still on time loss the Department of...

Your claim cannot close until you are both medically stable AND vocationally employable. Since you are still on time loss the Department of...

Workers comp ( L&I) again

First off, if you're the person who has written about your claim reopening being denied, you need to consult with an attorney about the reopening. ...