BeneComp Advocates LLC: Advocate & Legal Representation for Injured Workers

04/06/2022

Gearing up for the post-Covid return to work. Especially those returning to the heavier more physical jobs, take heed of just how long you’ve been off work, how reconditioned you may have become, then either prepare yourself physically before returning to work. Be sure to include lots of stretching and then exercise, weight lifting or other activities that utilize the same muscle groups, at a comparable level of physical demand. For those already back at work, or confident that your time off hasn’t resulted in losing your competitive edge, just take it easy during your return to work transition. Be a notch or too higher on the cautious side. Like roofers/carpenters, before you walk beam to beam like you could do 2 years ago, or house painters maybe move that ladder instead of reaching essentially beyond your reach like you could do 2 years ago. The heightened safety measures that occurred due to Covid resulted in overall safer work environments, increased awareness and greater attention to and monitoring of workers’ adherence to safety policies and programs.

Since the day I hung my shingle, my business plan has morph’d so many times and in so many ways that my company’s business plan is a historical document. As I became educated in a wide range of government programs, still aiming to help the individual successfully navigate their way through services, I was able to stay afloat. Now Being versed in unemployment benefits. Social security disability and especially the appeals processes, my company stayed relevant and aimed to serve the needs of everyday people such as our neighbors and friends of family and friends. If workplace safety continues to limit the number of daily injuries, thus limit the number of people in the demographic I have chosen to help based on my 25 years of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, then I will continue to adapt to whatever needs exist or arise in the near future. I’m being sincere when I offer advice to the workers in the Northwest to avoid being injured due to de conditioning whixh may have resulted from months/years of having their jobs shut down due to COVID 19.

Please don’t hesitate to call me if you have questions or concerns regarding benefits, compensation or services to which workers in Washington may be entitled. The initial consultation is free of charge, so don’t hesitate to obtain some information and possibly set your mind at ease as “the unknown” may be a significant fear, but one that may be immediately resolved in one brief conversation. I’m here to help.
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Sincerely yours,

✌️ ❤️ Brandon G. McDougall
Owner/Founder BeneComp Advocates
(425) 876-7711 (My personal cell phone.)

11/03/2016

Gearing up to file a protest on a claim. Details after we win. Wish me luck folks so that justice can prevail. I will prepare so it isn't left to luck, so how about sending good thoughts this way. 8-)

08/19/2016

Just won a protest that almost doubled a client's monthly timeloss rate. In life we often get what we settle for...my job is to make sure you receive what you deserve. I'm posting these little victories to remind me why I do this. It's not always peaches and cream. But I'm also accepting new clients so maybe a little self promotion here and there is allowable. Thanks for reading. Be well.

08/09/2016

08/09/2016

Thank you Jennifer Olsen for posting this on your page. Saw this and had to post as this is in my heart. Too often workers that have been injured either don't file their claim fearing the repercussions from their company or even fellow workers, or they don't take advantage of the medical benefits and compensation that they pay for every day they work. My goals are to aid in my clients' recovery, physically, mentally, emotionally, financially and spiritually. I love the path I am on.

07/02/2016

Success today. Able to have a client's back timeloss awarded today. Visiting doctor's with my client has been quite effective in terms of obtaining necessary documentation. I love doing it as my client's feel supported. I won't be able to attend every doctor visit with every client but I certainly will continue to attend the visits that are critical for their claim and/or for their recovery. Visiting doctors was one part of my prior career that I enjoyed. So, I've made it part of my new career. I'm unbelievably happy.

06/29/2016

Note from my former, mother of my son Reid, Amy. Our intention has been to maintain a positive relationship. I'm so grateful to have moral support as demonstrated here...

And Brandon, I am very, very proud of you - your chosen career path is filled with heart, drive and compassion. My prayer for you is spiritual wisdom in knowing that you are never defeated when you come from a place of pure intention and resiliency - and true success cannot be calculated in dollars and cents, but in how much goodness you contribute to the world around you.

06/29/2016

Do something you love and you'll never work another day in your life. It is so true. I say to myself, "you should have started this business a long time ago." But then again, it's the 25 years of experience and years in the trenches that instilled the knowledge to be able to really help injured workers. So everything happens for a reason. Everything happens in due time. I'm just grateful that the time is now.

06/03/2016

How to avoid workplace injuries