The Firm is pleased to announce that Shawna Fruin has taken over as Managing Partner effective January 1, 2023. Shawna maintains a practice focused on Washington workers’ compensation defense. Shawna is honored and grateful to the firm and the workers’
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Rhinos run at 2022 Race for Justice
Members of the firm braved the rain on Saturday, June 4, to support the St. Andrew Legal Clinic at the annual Race for Justice. The Reinisch Wilson Weier team was the largest participating team of any law firm. Firm donations,…
Guest Blog: Variations in symptom intensity, duration and functional incapability after injury
Guest Blogger: Dr. Michael B. Vessely Injuries have predictable recovery trajectories. Sprains, strains and most fractures heal within consistent timeframes. However, there are individuals with these types of injuries who continue to have more than minor symptoms without objective…
Spotlight: Charles Steele
Only 215 bottles and counting. One of Attorney Charles Steele’s passions — beyond the litigation and resolution of workers’ compensation claims, of course — is his collection of whiskeys, primarily America’s only native spirit bourbon. What started as a visit…
Limiting Maphet in Washington
The Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals recently released its list of 2021 significant decisions, and the list includes two decisions limiting Maphet and providing employer tools to limit claim exposures. Clark County v. Maphet, 10 Wn. App. 2d 420 (2019)…
New IME rules cheat sheets available
New Washington IME rules take effect April 23! As a follow-up to our April 20, 2022, webinar, we’re making available to everyone our Washington IME Rules Cheat sheets for you to download — CLICK HERE.
Washington Board Significant decisions refresher: Penalties
Welcome to our Significant Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals Decisions Refresher series, which focuses on Board decisions that form the fundamentals of claims processing in Washington. The following is one of twelve blogs that will break down some of the…
Significant Washington Board decisions refresher: Time-loss compensation and loss of earning power
Welcome to our Significant Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals Decisions Refresher series, which focuses on Board decisions that form the fundamentals of claims processing in Washington. The following is one of twelve blogs that will break down some of the…
Significant Washington Board decisions refresher: Proper and necessary medical treatment
Welcome to our Significant Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals Decisions Refresher series, which focuses on Board decisions that form the fundamentals of claims processing in Washington. The following is one of twelve blogs that will break down some of the…
Aiding recent refugees
The crisis in Afghanistan beginning in the summer of 2021 resulted in a large number of refugees seeking asylum in safe countries. Refugees began coming to Portland and other cities in October, arriving with next to nothing. During the month…