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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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