L&I BENEFITSJob injuries are no fun. The benefits are the only good part of an L&I claim. Learn what they are before they pass you by.
STARTING AN L&I CLAIMIf you wonder how to start an L&I workers' compensation claim, this will get you started.
THE PLAYERSThese people decide the direction and progress of your workers' compensation claim. Learn who they are and what they do.
DEFINITIONSThese words are important. Learn the lingo and you can talk with the players.
HOW DO I GET A FAIR TIME LOSS RATE?Time Loss is wage replacement money while you are off work. Learn how L&I calculates time loss and how to improve your time loss rate.
HOW TO GET A FAIR PERMANENT PARTIAL DISABILITY (PPD) SETTLEMENTPermanent partial disability is a settlement which comes at the end of an L&I job injury claim. Learn the disability rules and how to improve your settlement chances.
PENSIONSThis is not the pension you get for a lifetime of service. This is a pension for a serious job injury and a disability which prevents you from working.
DO BE AFRAID OF...Different Players can derail your L&I Compensation Claim if you are not fully in a position to look after your interests
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Job assessment, training, and time loss money for the unemployable.
THIRD PARTY CLAIMSYou have a third party claim if you're injured on the job for someone who's not your employer or co-employee. Some third party claims are quite valuable, yet others do you no good at all.
FREQUENTLY ASKED L&I QUESTIONS (FAQ)The majority of the cases handled in our office are Washington State Workers' Compensation claims. We deal directly with the Department of Labor and Industries, self-insured employers and their agents, vocational counselors...
DOG BITESDog bites cause serious injuries. Washington law imposes strict liability when a dog bites a person.
THIRD PARTY CLAIMSYou have a third party claim if you're injured on the job for someone who's not your employer or co-employee. Some third party claims are quite valuable, yet others do you no good at all.
Do I have a case?Do you have a case? We can tell you quickly how likely you are to win in court, by how much and how long it will take.
Don't worry about what other people thinkMost people are more worried about what other people think than they are about doing the right thing for themselves. Get over it.
Our PhilosophyOur experienced, aggressive and concerned lawyers offer the help that you need, when you need it. If our website does not provide answers to all of your questions, we offer a free phone consultation with no obligation.
Cheryl KlahnParalegal/Systems Administrator
