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An injured worker filling out a form on a blog about SSDI claims

Injured on the Job News Workers' Compensation (WC)

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…

Abigail

A worker up on a high ledge secured on a blog about a workplace injury

Injured on the Job L & I News Workers' Compensation (WC)

October 31, 2024

A trick-or-treat tale of terrifying Workers’ Comp realities

I am a bit of a Halloween junkie. A neighborhood friend of mine and I compete every year, trying to outdo each other's decorations and…

Abigail

Picture of man in suit looking at the skyline with dollar bills floating around indicating sleezy insurance man

News Personal Injury

August 8, 2024

What if insurers’ brands resembled their business practices?

My son has a gecko. She’s cute. She walks around on his shoulders, shaking her tail before she pounces on her food (whether that’s a…

Rich Byers

Two roofers on a house with workplace safety in mind

Injured on the Job News Unsafe Work Environment

July 23, 2024

Is Washington’s Department of L&I Ensuring Workplace Safety?

In a recent blog post, I applauded the Department of L&I for being the state’s safety watchdog. They are the body set in place to…

Rich Byers

Person working apple processing facility dealing with workers' comp claim

News Personal Injury

May 31, 2024

Unsafe work conditions: A preventable tragedy

There was a tragic incident in the Tri-Cities in October of last year where a worker died in an apple storage facility. The employer lowered the…

Rich Byers

Car with damages from a car accident with personal injury claim.

News Personal Injury

May 29, 2024

Calculating Damages in Personal Injury Cases

Navigating the maze of personal injury damages Whether it’s David v. Goliath, the “little guy” v. the big company, or some other metaphor for the…

Rich Byers

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