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April 24, 2024

5 common myths about workers’ compensation laws

Navigating legal situations is complex. A common way to describe the feeling is like "walking through a maze." If you've read many of our posts…

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Woman with mental health challenge after PTSD from workers' compensation

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March 27, 2024

PTSD & workers’ comp law: Key insights

Washington L&I has a history with what they referred to as “psych-only” claims, and there are still plenty of loopholes and hoops to get lost…

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Industrial worker as it relates Loss Earning Power with L&I claim

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March 6, 2024

What is “Loss of Earning Power” or LEP?

You’ve probably heard of time loss benefits. This is what the Department of Labor and Industries or your self-insured employer pays you if you’ve suffered…

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Factory workers moving fast causing workplace injury

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February 27, 2024

Experiencing unsafe working conditions?

In 1911, Washington State enacted laws that were intended to be a compromise between employers and employees. Back then, employers weren’t required to meet workplace…

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Man at desk frustrated by light duty job offer

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January 20, 2024

What is a “light duty” job offer in workers’ compensation?

You’ve been off work after an industrial injury in Washington State. You’re receiving time loss benefits and getting treatment from your doctor, who continues to…

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January 15, 2024

Everything you need to know about the burden of proof

In everyday language, we think of “proof” as absolute—but the movie Training Day challenges this notion. It reveals the deceptive nature of good and bad…

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