Emery | Reddy, PLLC is the only law firm in Washington state that is equipped to provide comprehensive representation on your case from every angle. Many workers are terminated after an injury — this is disability discrimination. Some people learn after talking to lawyers that their employment rights have been violated, and sometimes for years. We analyze your entire claim for a range of violations including violations of Washington State’s Silenced No More Act, statutory protections against non-competes, protections against disability discrimination, wage and hour violations, and benefits violations. There are some great companies who treat people well, but there are many who violate their workers’ rights. If your rights have been violated, we’ll figure out how, and we’ll protect you.
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Washington State Employment Law and L&I Resource Center
Our Employment and Labor Law and L&I Resource Center has quick links to helpful information. Read below to learn more about how L&I works in Washington state.
Know Your Worker’s Rights in Washington State
As a Washington state employee, you are entitled to several protections and benefits under state and federal laws. Everyone deserves to be paid fairly, work free of discrimination and harassment, and perform their job in a safe work environment. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen, and many people don’t know what to do or even what their rights are. Find the answers to your questions in our L&I Resource Center below. Learn what to do when your rights are violated, and how hiring a skilled attorney can help you.
Resource Videos
Watch our Employment and Labor Law Video Guide and Labor and Industries (L&I) Video Guide featuring Emery | Reddy Partners Patrick B. Reddy and Timothy W. Emery for the answers to some of your most asked questions.
What Is L&I?
L&I is short for the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, which handles workers’ compensation claims for employees who are injured or develop certain injuries or illnesses at work, known as an industrial disease.
Download our L&I — Workers’ Compensation FAQ for answers to your most asked questions.
How Do I Know If I Have a Strong Washington State L&I Claim?
If you have an Washington State L&I claim or wonder if you should seek the assistance of an experienced workers’ compensation attorney, ask yourself the following:
- Have I been denied the medical care benefits to which I am legally entitled?
- Has L&I asked me to undergo an Independent Medical Exam (IME)?
- Do I have questions about the L&I claim process?
If any of the above apply to you, Emery | Reddy may be able to help.
Navigating a Washington state L&I claim can be difficult and very time-consuming, especially when you’re ill or injured. You want to focus on healing and make sure your bills are paid, but if you don’t file things properly or on time, your health, home, and job could be in jeopardy. Many individuals miss out on much-needed L&I benefits because they don’t understand what to do or how to get the most compensation for their injuries. If you are experiencing any challenges in your case, a workers’ compensation attorney can assist you. By contacting Emery | Reddy as soon as possible after you’ve been injured, we can help you avoid the common pitfalls of filing and navigating an L&I claim. Our Seattle L&I and Workers’ Compenation Attorneys are here for you every step of the way.
How Does L&I Work?
When you get hurt, fall ill, or contract certain types of illnesses at work, you’re entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. You can start the L&I claims process by filing a claim online through the L&I website, by calling the L&I office at 877.561.3453, or by visiting an L&I-approved doctor’s office. If all goes as planned, your claim will be accepted by L&I and you will receive various benefits.
L&I Forms
If you’re navigating a workers’ compensation claim with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), having the right forms at your fingertips is essential. Below, you’ll find a collection of important documents available for download to help you file a claim, appeal a decision, request benefits, and more. These PDFs are designed to streamline the process and ensure you have the necessary paperwork to protect your rights and access the benefits to which you are entitled. Click on any form to download and complete it at your convenience.
L&I Pension Forms
- Claim for Pension by Dependents
- Beneficiary Application for Claim Benefits
- Declaration of Entitlement for Dependent of Deceased Worker Benefits
- Declaration of Entitlement for Disabled Child or Guardian Benefits
- Declaration of Entitlement for Totally Disabled Worker Benefits
- Declaration of Entitlement for Surviving Spouse or Registered Domestic Partners
- Pension Benefits Questionnaire
- Verification of School Enrollment
Third-Party Claim Forms
Complaint Forms
Types of L&I Settlements and Awards
L&I settlements and awards are paid out once the claim is closed. L&I settlement amounts vary widely and typically fall into three categories:
Independent Medical Exams (IME)
An IME is a medical evaluation requested by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) or a self-insured employer (SIE) to review your medical history and accident details, to establish finding, opinions, and conclusions about your physical condition. Independent Medical Exams (IMEs) are conducted by approved L&I providers, and IMEs are intended to be objective, so no patient-provider relationship is established. Read our IME tips to learn more about how to ensure you receive the L&I benefits to which you are entitled.
Don’t Let an IME Jeopardize Your Case
Once an L&I Claims Manager orders an Independent Medical Examination to fight your claim, you should immediately contact an L&I lawyer. They can identify any tests or procedures that aren’t appropriate for the IME and counsel you on risky or unfavorable subjects you should avoid discussing during the exam.
To learn more about IMEs, read our essential IME tips. The Seattle L&I and Workers’ Compensation Attorneys at Emery | Reddy have over 15 years of experience handling L&I claims, Employment Law cases, and third-party injury claims. Call Emery | Reddy for a Free Case Review with an experienced Intake Specialist and learn how we may be able to help. No fee unless we recover for you.
Download our IME FAQ for answers to your most asked questions.
Types of Personal Injuries
- Amputation
- Auto Accident Injury
- Back Injury
- Brain Injury
- Burn Injury
- Car Accident Injury
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Catastrophic Injury
- Chronic Pain
- Dog Attacks
- Head Injury
- Hearing Loss
- Heavy Equipment Accident
- Knee Injury
- Mental Health, Depression, and Anxiety
- Motorcycle Accident Injury
- Occupational Illness
- Product Liability
- Repetitive Stress Injury
- Respiratory Illness
- Shoulder Injury
- Slip-and-Fall Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Toxic Injury
- Truck Accident Injury
- Wrongful Death
Download our Personal Injury FAQ for answers to your most asked questions.
Employment Law Violations
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Violations
- Equal Pay Laws and Employee Wage Transparency
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Violations
- Labor Union Issues
- OSHA Violations
- Privacy Rights Violations and Data Breaches
- Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time ( PSST) Violations
- Severance Pay
- Sexual Harassment
- Silenced No More Act
- Wage and Overtime Violations
- Washington’s Non-Compete Law
- Whistleblowers and Retaliation
- Workplace Discrimination
- Wrongful Termination
Employment Law Violations
Every day, hardworking employees across Washington state become victims of Employment Law violations. This can leave you feeling ashamed, confused, angry, anxious, and afraid. Often, employees feel like they can’t say anything, or they may lose their job or ruin their careers. If you are experiencing Employment and Labor Law issues due to harassment, discrimination, wage issues, or any other violation of your worker’s rights, call Emery | Reddy for a Free Case Review with an experienced Intake Specialist and learn how we may be able to help. No fee unless we recover for you.
Download our Employment Law FAQ for answers to your most asked questions.
Legal Resources
Helpful Links
- Washington State Court Rules
- Washington State Court Rules of Evidence
- Washington State Court Rules of Appellate Procedure
- Recent Washington Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Opinions
- Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals Significant Decisions
- Washington Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW (Statutes)
- Washington Administrative Code, Section 296-14 (Industrial Insurance Act)
- WACs on Claim Resolution Structured Settlement Agreements
- L&I Regulations for Washington Self-Insured Employers
- Vocational Rehabilitation Regulations in Washington L&I
- Medical Aid Rules for Industrial Insurance Act Matters
- File an L&I Appeal to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals
- Washington State Minimum Wage in 2025
Attorney Fees
At Emery | Reddy, we put our clients first by working for them on a contingency basis. We understand that, if you are seeking help with an employment, personal injury, or workers’ compensation issue, you are likely not in a position to spend money on representation. In order to allow our clients to put their health first and lessen financial stress, we make sure you won’t have to pay us until you have received benefits and awards for what we help you get; rather than sending up-front charges or fees to our clients for our time and efforts, our expert team instead pays its legal fees through your claim itself. Contingency changes slightly based on the type of claim for which our team is representing you.
Want More Information?
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Meet the Team
The Seattle Workers’ Compensation and L&I Attorneys at Emery | Reddy, PLLC are passionate about helping workers with L&I claims and Employment and Labor Law issues. We help workers.® It’s our motto and what drives us every day.
We know how L&I and big companies think, and we understand the tactics they use. Our Seattle Workers’ Compensation and L&I Attorneys use that knowledge coupled with over eight 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 a Washington state L&I claim, or legal issue at work, call us for a Free Case Review with an experienced Intake Specialist to learn more about how Emery | Reddy may be able to help. No fee unless we recover for you.
