February 9, 2016
Unregistered contractor consequences
I won't make any bones about the fact that I am critical of our state's worker's compensation program, and the administration thereof. That being said,…
March 12, 2015
Blast from the past
Are you experiencing aggravation from a pre-existing injury (aka "lighting up)? Unless you’re under 25 years old (and maybe still then) you probably have some…
November 25, 2014
Regular time loss checks are key
What is Time Loss or Wage Loss? Being on time loss or “total temporary disability” payments is stressful enough because it’s less than you…
October 28, 2014
Low Back Low-Down
You just lifted something you have lifted a thousand times over, but this time it’s different. You feel a twinge in your back. (“Twinge”, what…
February 26, 2014
Permanent Partial Disability is often called a “settlement,” but you’ll almost inevitably feel anything but settled.
A settlement is an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict. Often this means you do not get everything you are entitled to,…
February 25, 2014
Worker’s Comp Common Cases: But you put your hand in the wood chipper…
I have seen a lot in this area of law; from a crushed finger in a vice to a man with a severe neck injury…
February 25, 2014
Do you really need an attorney for your industrial insurance claim?
Inevitably, your uncle or friend or co-worker has had an L&I claim, and will, unfortunately, tell you exactly what you “deserve.” The problem is that…
