Wrongful death attorneys work on cases where someone has been killed—whether the death was accidental or intentional. If a loved one dies due to someone else’s actions, an L&I attorney can help explain what occurred, who is responsible, if anyone should be criminally charged, and whether surviving family members are warranted compensation for their loss.

The wrongful death and L&I lawyers at Emery | Reddy, PLLC help those who have lost loved ones due to the negligence or misconduct of another party. While no amount of money can replace a life, it can ease the financial burden on surviving family members by recovering damages for:

• Lost wages,
• Pain and suffering,
• Loss of future expected support,
• Loss of projected future earnings,
• Loss of companionship and/or protection,
• Medical expenses, and
• Funeral costs.

Wrongful Death Can Result From A Number Of Circumstances

• Medical malpractice and emergency room accidents
• Car, truck, motorcycle, and airplane accidents
• Hazardous or defective consumer products
• Criminal behavior
• Dangerous conditions or exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace

Laws concerning wrongful death are highly complex and require the knowledge and resources of a skillful legal counsel. Emery | Reddy will use our expertise to:

• Establish causation,
• Determine projected lost earnings,
• Protect clients from the pressure tactics of the negligent party’s insurer, and
• Negotiate claims for the highest compensation entitled by law.

Regrettably, parties at fault in wrongful death incidents often move on without being held responsible. Wrongful death lawsuits can help families feel a sense that justice has been served and can also contribute to better regulations or changes in our social, legal, and business culture to help prevent future tragedies.

L&I Death Benefits And Survivor Pensions

In an ideal world, every L&I claim would ultimately end with total recovery and the injured worker able to work again. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. If an injured worker dies as a result of their work-related injury or occupational illness, there are certain L&I death benefits available to their surviving loved ones.

Call our legal team today for a free case review. We can determine if our award-winning Seattle L&I attorneys can help you with your wrongful death claim. Please remember to have your L&I claim readily available.

Our Seattle L&I Attorneys Will Help You Recover:

• Medical benefits: L&I medical benefits will cover all medical costs associated with your claim. This can include doctor appointments, treatments, surgeries, occupational therapy, and prescription medications.
• Time-loss and wage replacement: If you are approved for time-loss benefits, you may receive compensation for lost wages and vocational rehabilitation.
• Damages for pain and suffering: L&I award amounts vary widely and typically fall into three categories:

1. 1. L&I Disability Pensions: A life-long benefit awarded to injured workers who will never be able to return to any gainful employment due to a severe or life-threatening injury.
2. 2. Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) awards: A one-time sum paid to injured workers when their L&I claim is closed. The worker can re-enter the workforce following a PPD award.
3. 3, Claim Resolution Settlement Agreement (CRSA): An L&I settlement option where all parties agree to close an injury claim for a specified amount. When agreeing to this settlement type, the injured worker exchanges all future benefits, except medical, for the payment.

We understand that many families depend on the income of an injured worker, and our wrongful death L&I attorneys are dedicated to winning the benefits and compensation you are entitled to by law. Our practice was founded on a commitment to advocating for workers’ rights, and we are proud of our record protecting the injured and disabled. Call us today to learn how Emery | Reddy can help you with your loved one’s wrongful death L&I claim.

Your L&I Claim Is Worth More If You Also Have An Employment Law Claim

A significant number of L&I workers’ compensation claims often involve additional legal claims such as employment law or third-party claims. Many people file their claims without seeking representation from an L&I attorney and thus never discover that in addition to their L&I claim, they may be missing out on the ability to file an employment law claim or a third-party claim. Pursuing additional legal action has the potential to significantly increase a claim’s overall compensation.

What Is An Employment Law Claim?

Many injured workers find that their employer has taken, or plans to take, adverse action against them because they filed an L&I claim or they are out of work. You can file a lawsuit against your employer for several reasons, including retaliation, wrongful termination, disability discrimination, or unpaid wages. An L&I attorney who is experienced in both L&I workers’ compensation law and employment law can help you with your L&I claim while simultaneously filing a federal or state law claim for the violation of workers’ rights by your employer.

What Is A Third-Party Claim?

A third-party claim is one in which someone other than your employer or co-worker is responsible for your injury. If you have been injured on the job due to someone else’s actions or negligence, you may be entitled to additional compensation through a third-party claim, which combines your L&I claim with a personal injury claim using the same facts.

Unlike workers’ compensation payments, there is no limit to the amount of compensation an injured worker may seek in third-party damages.

Who Is At Fault For A Workplace Injury?

L&I is a no-fault system, ensuring compensation for any workplace injury. However, if a third party is involved in causing the injury, you may be able to pursue legal action against them for additional compensation under third-party claims.

How Do I Know If I Have A Case?

The bottom line is that anyone who isn’t familiar with L&I claims should seek the input of experienced L&I attorneys who are.

After years of helping injured workers, Emery | Reddy has recovered hundreds of millions for our clients. Our team of L&I attorneys is experienced in litigating L&I claims, injury law claims, and employment violations. We understand how to leverage each claim in state (or federal) court and before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals to maximize the value of all of your claims.

Emery | Reddy Can Help You With Your L&I Claim

Emery | Reddy, PLLC is the only law firm in Washington State that is equipped to provide comprehensive representation on your case from every angle. Our Seattle L&I attorneys thoroughly assess every case to determine if our clients have additional claims, and at times this can extend far beyond the underlying workers’ compensation claim.

If you have been injured in the workplace, call Emery | Reddy today to speak with our legal team for a free case review. Please remember to have your L&I claim number readily available.

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Meet The Team

The L&I attorneys at Emery | Reddy are passionate about helping workers with L&I claims and employment law issues. We Help Workers®: it’s our motto and it’s what drives us every day.

We know how L&I and big companies think, and we understand the tactics they use. Our labor and industries attorneys use that knowledge coupled with over two decades of experience to help our clients get access to the L&I benefits to which they are legally entitled and hold employers accountable when they break the law.

If you’re struggling with an L&I claim, injury, or legal issue at work, please call us and see how Emery | Reddy can help you today.