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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing for Workers’ Compensation
July 25th, 2024
Workers’ Compensation benefits can be crucial to help ensure you obtain the medical treatment you need to recover from your work-related accident and can provide a portion of your lost wages until you are back on your feet. However, Washington Depa…
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Can I Choose My Own Workers’ Compensation Doctor?
July 9th, 2024
If you were hurt on the job, it is essential to seek medical attention immediately. Many work-related injuries can become more serious if they are not treated right away. While Workers’ Compensation can cover the reasonable and necessary medical ex…
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The Implications of Pre-Existing Conditions on Workers’ Compensation Claims
June 14th, 2024
Workers’ Compensation coverage is designed to help ensure you obtain the compensation you need to cover medical treatment and lost wages if you are injured in the workplace. Importantly, you should still receive Washington Labor & Industries (L…
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Can You Receive Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits?
May 8th, 2024
If you were hurt on the job, you may be wondering what benefits you might be entitled to if your injuries prevent you from working. Although the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) system can provide you with Workers’ Comp…
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What is a Functional Capacity Evaluation?
April 1st, 2024
A functional capacity evaluation is a test that is performed by an occupational therapist or other healthcare provider to determine an injured worker’s physical abilities. Simply put, they are designed to provide objective information regarding the…
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Steps to Take Immediately After a Work-Related Injury
April 1st, 2024
A workplace accident can be devastating — physically, emotionally, and financially. Injuries that happen at work can require extensive medical treatment and you might also incur lost wages while you are recovering. If you were hurt on the job, it i…
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Returning to Work After a Workplace Injury
March 12th, 2024
A workplace injury can require you to be out of work for a considerable amount of time as you heal. Unfortunately, employers might attempt to get you to return to work after an injury sooner than you should to avoid exposure to the full amount of Wor…
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Does Workers’ Comp Cover Mental Health Issues?
December 6th, 2023
Workers’ Compensation provides a variety of benefits to workers who have sustained physical injuries or occupational diseases in connection with their employment. However, these types of ailments are not the only ones that might be job-related. In…
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What is the Difference Between Workers’ Comp and Personal Injury Claims?
October 26th, 2023
A work-related injury can have a significant impact on your life and livelihood. If you were hurt on the job, you might be wondering whether you are entitled to compensation. There are two claims you might be able to file after a workplace accident,…
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Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs): What You Need to Know
October 6th, 2023
If you have filed a claim with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) for a workplace injury, you may be required to attend an Independent Medical Examination, commonly referred to as an IME. While the purpose of these ex…
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