2022 Maximum and Minimum Time Loss Rate in Washington State Labor & Industries (Workers’ Compensation) Claims?
2023-2024 COLA Maximum and Minimum Time Loss Rate in Washington State are now available.
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New State Law Impacts Independent Medical Examination (IME) Rules
New Washington Administrative Code (WAC) rules that set guidelines for independent medical examinations (IME) take effect on April 23, 2022. These rules were created and/or updated to support ESSB 6440, passed during the 2019-2020 legislative session. ESSB 6440 was passed unanimously by the legislature in response to abusive IME practices,…
Massive Data Breach Impacts Injured Workers with Washington L&I Claims
On June 30, 2021, Washington Law Center learned that dozens of our injured worker clients were potentially affected by a data breach reportedly suffered as the result of a ransomware attack perpetrated against Pacific Market Research, a data collection firm hired by the Department of Labor & Industries.
2021 Maximum and Minimum Time Loss Rate in Washington State Labor & Industries (Workers’ Compensation) Claims?
2023-2024 Maximum and Minimum Time Loss Rate in Washington State are now available.
Claim Resolution Settlement Agreements (CRSA); Everything You Now Need to Know:
In April, 2021 the Washington State legislature passed and Governor Inslee signed into law Senate Bill 5046. The primary effect of this change in law is to remove the prior-existing statutory requirement to structure L&I compromise and release settlement proceeds over a period of months instead of allowing for one…
Who is the Best L&I Lawyer in Washington State?
Various factors should be weighed to determine the best L&I Attorney for your unique case. The specific factors that injured workers should consider include experience level, intensity of advocacy, successful achievements, and the degree of industry recognition. Attorney Spencer D. Parr of Washington Law Center scores at the top of…
Should Injured Workers File for Both Unemployment Benefits and Time-Loss Benefits?
When a worker is injured or made sick within the course of their employment, and is therefore unable to work, the injured worker is entitled to time loss compensation. However, payment of that compensation may be delayed weeks, months or even years if the Department of Labor and Industries (Department)…
Advice for a Pro Se Claimant – Workers’ Compensation Law
Hello my name is Attorney Spencer Parr. I'm a worker’s compensation attorney in the State of Washington. I'm a 16-year workers compensation attorney, co-founder of Washington Law Center, one of the biggest workers compensation firms in the state. Today I want to talk to you about Pro Se Claimant Litigation.
Delayed-Emergent Disc Herniation – How To Interpret Persistent Low Back Pain in the Absence of Positive MRI Findings?
How Should Physicians and Patients Interpret Persistent Low Back Pain in the Absence of Positive MRI Findings? Is a Delayed-Emergent Disc Herniation to Blame? A sprain/strain injury of the lumbar spine can result in delayed-emergent disc herniation via the mechanism of accelerated degenerative disc disease. The lumbar spine is supported…
Are the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Disease and Injury Causation a Credible Resource?
The AMA Guides are widely used by IME physicians who consistently testify on behalf of defense interests in workers’ compensation matters. By contrast, Washington Law Center indicates that this publication has fallen into general disrepute by those who represent injured workers as well as advocates of efficient workers’ compensation schemes.…