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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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December 19, 2023

Our workers’ comp and personal injury analysis for 2023/2024

Thank you for your trust and partnership in 2023 The days have shortened, the leaves have all fallen, and there are but a precious few…

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November 16, 2023

Five Workers’ Compensation Benefits You Should Know About

Get the inside scoop from workers’ compensation lawyers Washington is one of only four states in the country to administer its own workers’ compensation system.…

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

October 27, 2023

The psychological impacts of injury are scary

Don’t let fear take over after a workers’ comp or personal injury claim Do I love Halloween? Yes. Am I the guy on the block…

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Workers' Compensation (WC)

October 12, 2023

Reopening a Workers’ Comp Claim: A Comprehensive Guide

Opening Your L&I Claim and the Statute of Limitations, Washington State Within seven years of the first closure, a claim can be reopened for all…

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Workers' Compensation (WC)

September 19, 2023

Workers’ Comp Statute of Limitations: A Comprehensive Guide

Washington State L&I Statutes of Limitations Explained In Washington State, the statute of limitations on civil/tort claims is three years for negligence claims and two…

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August 29, 2023

Cost of Living Adjustment: Are you leaving money on the table?

2023 Cost of Living Adjustment To keep up with annual inflation and rising costs, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) looks to…

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August 11, 2023

How to file a tort claim in Washington State

What’s a tort claim anyway? Tort, I prefer raspberry. Wait, that’s a tart. So what’s a tort, then? Tort is the area of law concerning…

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July 24, 2023

What are the qualifications of a personal injury lawyer?

What does a personal injury lawyer do? Personal injury — this isn’t a stretch here, but it’s generally an injury to your body (your person).…

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July 17, 2023

House Bill 1068: The shift to Compelled Medical Examinations

What’s an Independent Medical Exam? For years the Department of L&I and Self-Insured Employers (SIEs) have relied on the “Independent” Medical Exam as a way…

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Workers' Compensation (WC)

June 30, 2023

Independent Medical Examiners

Why would someone need an IME? The most common cases where an IME would be requested are: 1. Workers' compensation claims 2. Personal injury cases…

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

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Our workers’ comp and personal injury analysis for 2023/2024

Five Workers’ Compensation Benefits You Should Know About

The psychological impacts of injury are scary

Reopening a Workers’ Comp Claim: A Comprehensive Guide

Workers’ Comp Statute of Limitations: A Comprehensive Guide

Cost of Living Adjustment: Are you leaving money on the table?

How to file a tort claim in Washington State

What are the qualifications of a personal injury lawyer?

House Bill 1068: The shift to Compelled Medical Examinations

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