L & I Worker’s Compensation

June 26, 2018

What’s up, Doc?: Tips for an Injured Worker with an L&I Claim

As an injured worker with an L&I claim in Washington State, you have the right to choose your doctor… sort of. There are some requirements…

Chris Carlisle

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Worker’s Compensation

June 7, 2018

Advice from Spokane Attorneys: All About Testimonies

When giving testimony, the number one goal is to be specific and direct in your answers. This in no way means being evasive or misleading,…

Chris Carlisle

Industrial Insurance Claim Worker’s Compensation

May 1, 2018

What Treatment is Covered Under an Industrial Insurance Claim?

You got injured at work and the claim has been accepted by the Department of Labor and Industries. So… now what? Next Steps for Industrial…

Rich Byers

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August 30, 2016

Don’t let your insurer short your medical bills

One of the most common reasons injured workers contact me is because their doctor is asking for specific treatment and the self-insured employer refuses to…

Chris Carlisle

L & I Worker’s Compensation

February 9, 2016

Unregistered contractor consequences

I won't make any bones about the fact that I am critical of our state's workers' compensation program, and the administration thereof. That being said,…

Rich Byers

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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…

Rich Byers

Regular time loss checks are key in unemployment

Disability Wage loss payments Worker’s Compensation

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…

Chris Carlisle

Disability Industrial Insurance Claim Worker’s Compensation

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…

Rich Byers

Disability Industrial Insurance Claim Worker’s Compensation

August 13, 2014

Workers’ Comp Case Tip: Document Everything

I hear this at almost every new client interview - “I told my claim manager that this is not right, and they know it!” I…

Rich Byers

Disability Industrial Insurance Claim Politics Worker’s Compensation

May 31, 2014

I just want to talk to my claim manager, am I asking too much?

You got an unexpected or confusing letter from your claim manager. Luckily, their name and number are at the bottom. You call but you get…

Rich Byers

Worker’s Compensation

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…

Rich Byers

Industrial Insurance Claim

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…

Rich Byers

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What’s up, Doc?: Tips for an Injured Worker with an L&I Claim

Advice from Spokane Attorneys: All About Testimonies

What Treatment is Covered Under an Industrial Insurance Claim?

Don’t let your insurer short your medical bills

Unregistered contractor consequences

Blast from the past

Regular time loss checks are key

Low Back Low-Down

Workers’ Comp Case Tip: Document Everything

I just want to talk to my claim manager, am I asking too much?

Worker’s Comp Common Cases: But you put your hand in the wood chipper…

Do you really need an attorney for your industrial insurance claim?

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