Author Archives: Amie Peters

Team Hochberg Mourns Seahawk Joe Tofflemire

Joe Tofflemire, former Seattle Seahawk lineman and friend of Team Hochberg, passed away on September 27 of heart failure.  Joe was the Seahawk’s second-round pick in the 1989.  He continued to play for the Seahawks until 1995, when injuries finally … Continue reading

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Pension for Injured Seahawk

Named Offensive Lineman of the Year his senior year at Post Falls High School, Joe Tofflemire was heavily recruited by a number of colleges.  Known as “Joe the Toe” for his size 14 black kicking shoe, Joe had a powerful … Continue reading

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U.S. DOL increase National Average Weekly Wage

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a new minimum and maximum compensation rate for injured workers covered under the federal Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and its extensions (including the Defense Base Act). Effective October 1, 2011, the new … Continue reading

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LNI is looking to Deny Your Asbestos Claim

If you have been exposed to asbestos at work, you should be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.  In fact, workers’ compensation benefits are likely the only recovery you have against the employer who exposed you to asbestos.  That being said, … Continue reading

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Bill Hochberg & WSAJ Recognize Chelan Judges’ Service

Bill Hochberg presented Chelan Judges T.W. “Chip” Smith and John Bridges with their 20 year judicial service award.  This award, given by WSAJ, recognizes judges sitting on the Washington State bench for 20 years.  Please join Team Hochberg in recognizing … Continue reading

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HOT COFFEE – The Movie

We’ve all heard about the McDonald’s coffee case.  This case is the poster child against “jackpot justice”.  But do you really know the truth about what happened and why a jury awarded Stella Liebeck nearly $3 million dollars and is … Continue reading

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