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Washington Law Center has recently fought legal battles throughout the Washington Courts, including at the Washington Supreme Court, before the Courts of Appeals, and even in specialized jurisdiction forums like the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (BIIA), there winning more formally-designated Significant Decisions in the past year than any other…
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…
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…
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…
Yes, all of the documents, pleadings, exhibits and testimony transcripts in a workers’ compensation trial will typically be available to anyone who requests copies or does a competent internet search, unless a very narrow exception exists where the court finds there is a compelling reason to seal your trial record.…
How is a Vocational Determination of the Director Challenged? It is well-settled that the decision to provide or not provide vocational services is discretionary and may only be challenged based on a showing of an abuse of discretion by the “supervisor,” also known as the “Director” of the Department of…
What is a Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (“BIIA”) hearing? What should you expect when testifying before the Board? What does effective testimony from an injured worker actually sound like? How should you prepare? How should you dress? Do you need to be represented by a labor and industries attorney?…