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Loss of earning power in your workers’ compensation case

Loss of earning power in your workers’ compensation case

What are Loss Of Earning Power Benefits? Injured workers with an open L&I Claim for workers’ compensation who have returned to work may be eligible for Loss of Earning Power (LEP) Benefits. LEP benefits can help make up the difference between what you were making...

Tips for Driving in the Snow!

Cold, wet, and snowy weather can be both frightening and dangerous for travelers; especially when it is not an common occurrence. Parts of SW Washington is expected to receive up to a foot of snow. The attorneys with Althauser Rayan Abbarno want you to remind you to...

Buckling Up for Busy Holiday Travel

Buckling Up for Busy Holiday Travel

Americans are traveling at pre-pandemic levels; not seen since 2019! The Attorneys with Althauser Rayan Abbarno want you to be prepared for the inevitable headaches at the airport and on the road. Busy Travel For the past two year, many holiday festivities were...

Why you need a DUI attorney

Why you need a DUI attorney

If you have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI/DWI) you are facing one of the most serious traffic offenses. If your BAC level is .08 or greater, you are facing two cases that you must defend. The first is the actual criminal charges filed in...

Labor and Industries’ Compensation Fund helps crime victims recover

Labor and Industries’ Compensation Fund helps crime victims recover

The Washington State Crime Victim's Fund through the Department of Labor and Industries provide benefits to individuals injured and traumatized as a result of a violent crime. The injury attorneys with Althauser Rayan Abbarno help protect victim's rights, whether in a...

Alcohol Related Car Accidents Increase During Holidays

Alcohol Related Car Accidents Increase During Holidays

Drunk driving is a continuing problem during the holiday season that begins during Thanksgiving week and extends through New Year’s Day. Already in 2021, there have been 59 deaths from alcohol related collisions reported to the Washington State Department of...

DUI is a greater problem during holiday season

Drunk driving is a continuing problem during the holiday season that begins during Thanksgiving week and extends through New Year’s Day. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), 40% of traffic-related deaths during Christmas and New...

How long do I have to report a workplace injury?

Workers' Compensation can be complex and confusing. And, there is a lot at stake when mistakes are made, like time loss payments, medical treatment, and claim acceptance. A frequently asked question is "how long do I have to report a workplace injury?" Here is the...

Vaccination Status and Workers’ Compensation Retraining Plans

Injured workers in the State of Washington may qualify for vocational retraining. Workers and a vocational rehabilitation counselor (VRC) draft a training plan for a new job, if the worker is unable to return to the job of injury. Your Worker's Compensation attorneys...