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Lawyer Bill Hochberg | Top Attorney Workers Compensation Bill Hochberg has been distinguished as one of the top Workers’ Compensation lawyers by Avvo.com, a well recognized website with the largest online directory of rated legal and health professionals. He has … Continue reading
March 15, 2012
Hot Coffee
Hot Coffee Trailer on YouTube “Seinfeld mocked it. Letterman ranked it in his top ten list. And more than fifteen years later, its infamy continues. Everyone knows the McDonald’s coffee case. It has been routinely cited as an example of … Continue reading
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Tagged as: Hot Coffee
Tagged as: Hot Coffee
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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Tagged as: Professional Athletes
Tagged as: Professional Athletes
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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Tagged as: Longshore/DBA Victims, Workers Comp Reform, Workers Compensation
Tagged as: Longshore/DBA Victims, Workers Comp Reform, Workers Compensation
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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Tagged as: Asbestos, Longshore/DBA Victims, Workers Compensation
Tagged as: Asbestos, Longshore/DBA Victims, Workers Compensation
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
2011 Legislative Changes to Washington’s Workers’ Compensation System
Several bills making changes to Washington’s workers’ compensation system were passed by the legislature and signed into law by Governor Gregoire this year. Unfortunately, most of the changes are bad for injured workers. They are the result of significant legislative … Continue reading
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Tagged as: workers comp r, workers' comp
Tagged as: workers comp r, workers' comp
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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Tagged as: Civil Justice, Public Service, WSAJ
Tagged as: Civil Justice, Public Service, WSAJ
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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Tagged as: Civil Justice, Personal Injury
Tagged as: Civil Justice, Personal Injury
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
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Tagged as: Legislative, Workers Comp Reform
Tagged as: Legislative, 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.