Has Washington’s New “Good Faith” Law Changed L&I Claims Yet?
A few months ago, we wrote about the “Grand Compromise” that built Washington’s workers’ compensation system and how that compromise had quietly tilted into something…
Why L&I Makes It Hard to Get Medical Treatment After a Work Injury
When you’re hurt at work, the system is designed to help you heal and get back to work and your life, right? It’s no secret…
The Psychology of Jury Selection: What Voir Dire Reveals About Jurors
This is part two of a two-part blog series. If you missed part one, read it here. Part I was about perspective. Part II is…
Standing in the Jury Box: What Lawyers Learn From Jury Duty
There’s something fascinating about standing in line for jury duty when you usually stand at the counsel table. Recently, I reported for federal jury service…
Good Faith and Fair Dealing in Washington Workers’ Compensation
November 18, 2025
Good Faith and Fair Dealing in Washington Workers’ Compensation
Why the “Grand Compromise” isn’t So Grand Anymore I’ve been chasing a problem ever since I began practicing law in the Washington State Labor and…
From work injury to disability: A guide to Workers’ Comp and SSDI claims
November 19, 2024
From work injury to disability: A guide to Workers’ Comp and SSDI claims
I recently met with a client who asked me how he could transfer or shift his Washington Workers’ Compensation claim into a Social Security Disability…
