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Author Archives: Hochberg staff
Amie Peters presented “Ready to Soar” Award
Washington State Association for Justice presented Attorney Amie Peters with its 2011 New Member of the Year “Ready to Soar” award. WSAJ gave the award in recognition of Amie’s solid commitment to advancing a fair justice system and the public … Continue reading
Surgery for a Marine Diesel Mechanic
Scott Abbott loved his job as a marine diesel mechanic. On July 31, 2006, Scott was working in the hull of a fishing vessel when he lifted a 100 pound forward clutch pack/drum assembly and injured his back. While recovering … Continue reading
Categorized as: Cases
Tagged as: Compensation, Longshore/DBA Victims, Surgery
Tagged as: Compensation, Longshore/DBA Victims, Surgery
Changing Hearing Loss Laws to Favor Workers
Donald Harry had a long career at Buse Timber & Sales from 1968 until his retirement in 2001. During this time he was continually exposed to loud noises from the heavy machinery used in processing timber. Buse Timber did work-place … Continue reading
Categorized as: Cases
Tagged as: Appellate, Hearing Loss, Workers Compensation
Tagged as: Appellate, Hearing Loss, Workers Compensation
Officer Injured in the Line of Duty
On January 28, 2006, David Easterly was traveling in his fully marked King County Sheriff’s patrol car when he was hit by a drug-impaired driver who crossed the center line, colliding with David’s patrol car with such force it smashed … Continue reading
Categorized as: Cases
Tagged as: Automobile Accident, Personal Injury
Tagged as: Automobile Accident, Personal Injury
A Dad Struggling with LNI & Social Security
Ben West is first and foremost a father. Everything he did was for his son, until a back injury at work stopped him from being the father he wanted to be. On November 11, 1999, while working in construction, Ben … Continue reading
Categorized as: Cases
Tagged as: Social Security Disability, Surgery, Vocational Rehab, Workers Compensation
Tagged as: Social Security Disability, Surgery, Vocational Rehab, Workers Compensation
Challenging LNI’s Policy on Pain Pumps
Don Roller, an employee of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, injured his back at work in May, 1992. The Department accepted Mr. Roller’s claim and he began undergoing treatment, including six unsuccessful back surgeries. Despite having an accepted … Continue reading
Categorized as: Cases
Tagged as: Pain Pump, Workers Compensation
Tagged as: Pain Pump, Workers Compensation
Asbestos at United Airlines
Bev Carlson’s husband, Ronald, died of mesothelioma, a severe form of lung cancer only occurring following exposure to asbestos. But Ron didn’t work where you would expect him to be exposed to asbestos: he worked as an executive at United … Continue reading
Categorized as: Cases
Tagged as: Asbestos, Workers Compensation
Tagged as: Asbestos, Workers Compensation
Bad Workers’ Comp Reforms
Washington State has passed workers’ compensation reform. Unfortunately, these reforms are by and large harmful to workers. While harkened as savings and efficiencies, these changes are made on the back of Washington’s workers. Examples of how the law will change … Continue reading
Categorized as: Blog
Tagged as: Legislative, Workers Comp Reform
Tagged as: Legislative, Workers Comp Reform
Vote NO on I-1082
Team Hochberg urges you to vote NO on I-1082. While we know better than most that Washington State’s Workers’ Compensation System is not perfect, I-1082 is anything but the solution. This does not change the system, it just allows insurance … Continue reading
Categorized as: Blog
Tagged as: Election, Workers Comp Reform
Tagged as: Election, Workers Comp Reform
Worker's comp reform harmful to workers was passed by Washington's legislature and signed into law by the Governor. Make sure to know your rights before you "settle" your case.