Are you familiar with the SIMP program? SIMP is an abbreviation for Structured Intensive Multidisciplinary Program. More simply, it’s a chronic pain management program. L&I regularly refers work injury claimants to SIMP during L&I claims. In fact, L&I recommends SIMP
Reck Law – Workers' Compensation Attorneys
Reck Law – Workers’ Compensation Attorneys is a law firm dedicated to helping work injury claimants in Washington State. The law firm has several locations in the greater Seattle and Tacoma area. The law firm strives to help people with an L&I claim or a workers’ compensation claim navigate the complex workers’ comp system, and to ensure that injured workers receive the medical treatment and financial benefits they deserve under the law.
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Do I Need an Attorney for a Board Appeal in My Workman’s Comp Claim?
By Tara Reck
The Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals is a state agency in Washington State. Some people refer to it as the Board of Appeals, the Board, or BIIA. Interestingly, it behaves somewhat like a court. As such, it decides the outcome of…
What Happens If I Suffer a Work Injury While Working a Light-Duty Job?
By Tara Reck
If a worker has an L&I claim, then their employer might offer them light duty work. However, a light-duty job offer must be valid. Work injury claimants who refuse valid light duty work can no longer receive wage replacement benefits.…
L&I Claim Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Will They Pay Me Back?
By Tara Reck
Can work injury claimants pay out-of-pocket and get reimbursed later? For example, say I have an L&I claim. I need medication, massages, and braces. I also need therapeutic furniture, equipment, and medical procedures. So, can I just go ahead and…
L&I Wants My Treating Provider History – What Do I Do?
By Tara Reck
On occasion, the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) asks work injury claimants to fill a “Treating Provider List”. Usually, L&I sends a brief cover letter explaining why they it. Most commonly, it’s because L&I doesn’t know if they should…
Self-Insured Claims in Washington State: How to Get Your Claim File and Updates?
By Tara Reck
If you have an L&I Claim, you can easily find the status of your claim. You can just log onto Claims and Account Center (CAC). It’s available on the L&I website. There, you can find everything about your claim. From…
Falling From a Roof – Why We Must Take Work Safety More Seriously
By Tara Reck
The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) governs work safety matters in Washington State. Recently, L&I published a news bulletin showing that not all employers are taking workers’ well-being seriously. Unfortunately, some employers continuously ignore very basic safety precautions. …
L&I Denied My Claim for Occupational Disease – Why? What can I do?
By Tara Reck
Last week, we talked about cases where L&I rejected a work injury claim. Here, we’ll discuss examples and reasons when L&I denies claims for occupational disease. Remember, an occupational disease is when you develop a medical condition due to your…
Why Did L&I Reject My Claim After a Work Injury?
By Tara Reck
Washington State has 2 types of workers’ compensation claims. One is a work injury claim. The other is an occupational disease claim. In this article, we’ll cover why L&I denied your L&I claim for a work injury claim. Next week,…
Report of Accident (ROA) Form: How to File an L&I Claim
By Tara Reck
If you suffer an injury at work or develop an occupational disease, you need to file a claim right away. The best way to file an L&I claim is to see a doctor. There, you will fill out a Report…