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Do Old Head Injuries Pose Health Risks for Recreational Athletes?

April 4, 2013 by ·
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The past few years have brought an alarming number of studies and reports on short-term effects of concussions on youth who play sports, as well as possible long-term repercussions for professional athletes who play high-impact contact sports like football and hockey. All of these belong to a demographic of professional and amateur athletes who are at risk of multiple concussions and  “subconcussive” injuries. Yet until recently, much less was known about the long-term consequences of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Disability, Occupational Illness, Rejected L&I Claim, Third party injury, Workers Compensation Attorney

Is an Independent Medical Examination Mandatory?

March 25, 2013 by ·
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Injured workers involved in a workers’ compensation claim often receive notice from the Department of Labor and Industries instructing them to schedule and complete an independent medical examination (IME). The reason cited by L&I, as well as many other private insurance companies, is that the IME allows a doctor other than the worker’s primary provider to give their opinion about the worker’s medical condition. Yet in reality, the independent medical examination can often be a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Denied workers compensation claim, IME, Independent Medical Examination, L&I, Occupational Illness, Rejected L&I Claim, Workers compensation Lawyer

Paid Sick Leave Lowers Work Injuries, Study Shows

March 12, 2013 by ·
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A recent study indicates that allowing workers to take paid sick leave can lower the rate of workplace injuries among employees, while simultaneously boosting a company’s bottom line. See our previous story on sick leave legislation in Washington State, “New Bill Requires Seattle Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave and Safe Time” Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pulled data from nearly 40,000 workers nationwide, finding that between 2005 to 2008, injury … [Read more...]

Filed Under: injured at work, L&I Claim, L&I Washington State, Occupational Illness, Third party lawyer, Unfair Pay Practices

Employers Worry About Workplace Obesity

February 4, 2013 by ·
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While employers across the country are taking measures to address obesity in the workplace, much work remains to be done, and businesses need additional tools and resources, especially among small and mid-size organizations. These findings were reported following a survey of more than 500 businesses conducted by the National Business Coalition on Health (NBCH) and the National Safety Council (NSC). The study was undertaken to better understand the employer attitudes and needs regarding obesity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Disability, Employment Attorney, Employment Discrimination, Occupational Illness, Workers Compensation Attorney, Workplace Discrimination

7 Steps to Avoid the Flu at Work

January 15, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
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Influenza can be a serious illness, especially for women who are pregnant or workers who have health problems. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly a quarter-million people are hospitalized each year from complications connected to the flu virus, and at least 36,000 die. One of the most common places that we contract the flu is at work. Yet while the workplace may expose you to the virus, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your chances of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Denied workers compensation claim, Employment Attorney, Occupational Illness, Washington L&I
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