Because your claim is open and you are not working, you may be entitled to time loss compensation. If you are not receiving this benefit, you...

Is it dumb to represent myself I from of the board of industrial appeals?

It is never a good idea to represent one's self. A non-attorney will have no idea how to properly prepare the case or present compelling evidence...

L & I case closure-should we try to keep it open?

Your question is actually complex as there are many issues to consider. First, you will need the assistance of an experienced Worker's Compensation...

I was married when i got hurt at work, time loss is being paid. Divorced now, does my time loss rate change?

A change in your marital status is a change in circumstance that will affect your time loss rate. Your time loss rate in Washington is based upon...

How do I find out where all my workers comp records are, since my WC attorney disappeared without notifying me?

If you create an account with Secure Access, Washington's Department of Labor and Industries user web portal, you will have complete access to your...

I agree with both of my colleagues and would add that you should look for an attorney who focuses his or her practice on Worker's Compensation....

I need work. Comp. Attorney! Claim closing, IME results on way, injured back,shoulder,wrist resulting in 1-surgery.

It is more than a little interesting that the claims manager is predicting the results of the IME without having yet seen the report from the...

Recently had a L&I claim open it lasted over a year. Now an investigator is calling me?

I recommend you call the Department of Labor and Industries and ask them why they assigned an investigator to your claim. You have a right to know....

I have concerns about my disability lawyer.

I agree with my colleague. You might, however, have better luck if your current attorney is willing to waive his/her fee. This is accomplished by...

I was awarded a settlement for a car accident that I was in. I get SSDI, food & health insurance will I lose any of this?

Unlike Title XVI SSI, Title II SSDI is not a "needs based" program, and therefore does not consider offset for "excess resources". There should not...