The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, in August 2020, has upheld the presumption of compensability for workers at Hanford Nuclear Production Site. This presumption was made into law by the …
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Coronavirus and the COVID-19 disease that it causes have affected us in unprecedented ways. Workers have been asked or told to work from home. Some workers have sustained injuries on …
Chris Sharpe
Hanford workers are exposed to harmful vapors as a part of their job. With proper protective equipment, the risk of serious medical problems is lessened. Seattle Times investigation uncovered serious …
Chris Sharpe
Personal Injury Claims in the Workplace: According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), nearly 6.5 million employees work at 252,000 construction sites across the nation on a daily …
Chris Sharpe
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a trench digging and collapsing retaining wall accident, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries from the company …
Chris Sharpe
No they don’t. Washington State’s current policy is to refuse to pay or reimburse for medical marijuana. L&I considers payment for drugs only if the FDA allows it for the …
Chris Sharpe
The inspector general is the oversight office with the responsibility to prevent inefficient or illegal operation within the Department of Energy. The IG’s opinion matters. The Inspector General has written …
Chris Sharpe
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on June 20 2017 found the AMA guides unconstitutional for PPD rating in workers compensation cases. Pennsylvania law provided that the degree of impairment shall …
Chris Sharpe
L&I providers, including medical doctors, osteopaths; chiropractors; naturopaths; podiatrists; dentists; optometrists; advanced registered nurse practitioners; physical therapists; occupational therapists; speech therapists; mental health providers such psychiatrists and psychologists can now obtain automated claim information. …
Chris Sharpe
L&I is moving to encourage more ARNP’s to join and be treated fairly in their provider network. Under the proposal, ARNP’s should receive full L&I reimbursement for their services to injured workers. L&I …
Chris Sharpe
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