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Workers' Compensation Defense Blog
The Workers' Compensation Defense Blog, published by Reinisch Wilson Weier PC, focuses on legal developments and practical guidance related to workers' compensation defense. It covers topics such as legislative changes affecting employer duties, case law clarifying compensability standards for pre-existing conditions, employer obligations in claim administration, and procedural updates impacting communication with medical providers. The blog analyzes recent court decisions and regulatory updates that influence claim handling, penalties for non-compliance, and strategies for managing claims involving complex medical and legal issues. It serves as a resource for employers, insurers, and legal professionals involved in workers' compensation defense, particularly in Washington and Oregon jurisdictions.
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Is your Washington worker truly an “Independent Contractor”?
Is your Washington worker truly an “Independent Contractor”?
By Jennifer Truong, Jan 24, 2020
Employers are often caught off-guard when a Washington Department of Labor and Industries’ workers’ compensation audit results in a daunting Order of…
Seventh Annual Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study released
Seventh Annual Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study released
By Reinisch Wilson Weier PC, Dec 19, 2019For the seventh year, Rising Medical Solutions has produced its findings from its annual survey of claims professionals.
“For the first time ever, the 2019…
Scenes from a holiday party
By Reinisch Wilson Weier PC, Dec 11, 2019Reinisch Wilson Weier celebrated the holidays at the annual firm party December 6, 2019.
What goes on in a photo booth . . . doesn’t necessarily stay
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Material Cause Standard Applied to Medical Services in Oregon Combined Condition Claim
Material Cause Standard Applied to Medical Services in Oregon Combined Condition Claim
By Karen Varney, Nov 18, 2019
On remand from the Oregon Court of Appeals, the Oregon Workers’ Compensation Board recently found that although a…
Super Hero Card Contest
Super Hero Card Contest
By Reinisch Wilson Weier PC, Oct 30, 2019They are not just trading cards, they are tickets to prizes!
Collect all 34 original cards to win a Regal gift card to see your favorite superheroes on…
Steve Reinisch honored with community enrichment award
Steve Reinisch honored with community enrichment award
By Reinisch Wilson Weier PC, Oct 25, 2019Steve Reinisch, along with Portlanders Gary Pearlman and Eddy Shuldman, received the 2019 Rabbi Joshua Stampfer Community Enrichment Award on October 24, 2019.…
At the Fall WCCA Seminar
Are Washington employers liable after authorization of treatment in the wake of Maphet v. Clark County?
The Firm goes to the dogs (and cats)
The Firm goes to the dogs (and cats)
By Reinisch Wilson Weier PC, Aug 29, 2019August is pet month at Reinisch Wilson Weier! Rhinoteers in both Bellevue and Portland offices helped out at pet shelters.
In Bellevue, four volunteered…

