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When an injured worker reaches a point of medical stability or the ability to return to gainful work in their claim, the most common questions are: Can I settle my workers’ compensation claim?  How much will I receive? In Washington State, the answer is “it depends.” Unlike many other states, Washington’s workers’ compensation system —

1. Claim Denial or Delays Hiring an attorney for an L&I claim can significantly improve your chances of a successful outcome, especially when challenges arise. If your claim is denied, an experienced attorney can file a protest with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries or an appeal with the Board of Industrial Insurance

Understandably, injured workers often want to know the amount of benefits they may receive from their claims to determine whether they can manage their living expenses and plan ahead.  This blog aims to offer helpful guidance on this topic.  However, for a more accurate estimate tailored to your situation, we encourage you to schedule a

In the vast majority of L&I claims, receiving an award of total permanent disability, otherwise known as an L&I pension, is the most valuable benefit available under the Industrial Insurance Act (RCW Title 51) because it ensures monthly disability payments for the entirety of an injured worker’s life and, in certain instances, the life of

The Industrial Insurance Act, specifically, RCW 51.36.070, allows the Department of Labor and Industries, or a self-insured employer, if applicable, to schedule a medical examination with a physician of their choosing.  An injured worker does not have any choice of doctors who do the examination.   There are some protections for injured workers, however.  By law,

Is a Claim Resolution Settlement Right for You? Firstly, what is the meaning of CRSA? A CRSA is a legal agreement made between an injured worker and their employer, or the employer’s workers’ compensation insurer, to settle a workers’ compensation claim. There are several ways a workers’ compensation claim in Washington State may “settle,” one

What is Permanent Partial Disability? Permanent partial disability (PPD) is a monetary benefit sometimes considered the settlement of a workers’ compensation claim.  There are other ways a claim may “settle” with a sum of money, but the receipt of a PPD award is the most common. Once an industrial injury or occupational disease has reached