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L&I Claim in Washington State: Minimum and Maximum Time-loss Compensation Rates
If you have an L&I claim in Washington State, then you are probably familiar with time-loss compensation benefits. Most often, time-loss is paid at a base rate of 60%. What does this mean? Take your wages at the time of your work injury or indust…
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Workers’ Memorial Day - Remembering Our Fallen Co-Workers
April 28th was Workers’ Memorial Day which remembers workers who died or suffered a serious work injury. However, due to COVID-19, the usual ceremonies that happen internationally are cancelled. In 2019 alone, 98 workers in Washington State lost th…
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How COVID-19 is Impacting Your L&I Claim in Washington State
COVID-19 continues to impact Washington State including people going through a workers’ compensation claim. However, the good news is that there are some temporary policies to help L&I claim related treatment progress. Additionally, the Board o…
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L&I Claim and Remote Medical Exam Telehealth Service
It’s important that injured workers and medical providers know that telehealth is a valid option for keeping their L&I claim moving forward. Telehealth also allows you to limit exposure for at-risk individuals while respecting social distancing…
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Warning of Non-Cooperation in Workers' Compensation Claims in Washington State
People that suffer a work injury while working their job have certain rights and benefits under the Industrial Insurance Act. After they file a workers’ compensation claim or L&I claim, they also have some responsibilities under their claim…
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L&I Workers' Compensation Claims in Washington State and the Quality of Medical Opinions
Being an Attending Provider in an L&I claim or a workers’ compensation claim in Washington State can be burdensome. In fact, the Attending Provider (or Attending Physician) has a big job to do. Attending Provider Duties in an L&I Worker…
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Work Injury Hazards for Outdoor Workers During the Winter
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), outdoor work environments pose a variety of work injury hazards. The specific hazards vary depending on the type of work being done, geography, and season. Work injury ri…
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L&I Claim in Washington State - Reality Versus Perspective
Workers’ compensation claims are challenging for a variety of reasons. However, I think one of the biggest reasons that L&I claims are so challenging for work injury claimants, is because there is a disconnect between reality and the claim…
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L&I Insurance Rates are Going Down for Employers
Breaking news coming straight from the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I): Employer Workers’ Compensation insurance rates are going down this upcoming year, for record 3rd year in a row. L&I Rates News Release L&I issued a news bu…
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L&I Claims in Washington State: Injured Workers are No Longer a Priority
Has L&I lost its way? As an agency, I think that L&I might have forgotten its purpose. What is L&I and What are its Duties? The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is the agency responsible for administering the Industrial Insura…
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