I retained Dane Ostrander in 2007.  At that time, my industrial insurance claim was rejected.  Dane litigated my claim before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals and not only did he get my claim allowed, he also secured 273 days of back due time loss benefits, plus interest.  Following litigation, my claim proceeded as it should have, and I was able to obtain the recommended medical treatment, along with the monetary benefits that I was entitled to receive.  Dane assisted me through the long, difficult vocational process and ultimately secured my future by obtaining a lifetime pension.  Dane and his office were great to work with and were always available when I contacted their office.  I highly recommend Dane and his office for assistance with the Department of Labor and Industries.

I was injured in 2010 and without the help of Ostrander & Deuel (formerly Williams, Wyckoff & Ostrander) my claim would have closed and I would not have received the benefits for which I was entitled to receive. Wayne Williams and Dane Ostrander helped navigate my claim with the Department and relieved me of the stress of my claim. I received the medical benefits I needed, as a result of my injury, and the firm obtained a disability pension on my behalf. You should not try to handle your claim independently. This firm is very professional, personable and helps relieve the stress associated with your injury.

I highly recommend the firm of Ostrander & Deuel

Ostrander & Deuel (formerly Williams, Wyckoff & Ostrander) represented me for several years, and though many surgeries, under my workers compensation claim. My experience with Dane Ostrander was outstanding. Dane, and his staff, were always friendly, reliable and always timely responded to all my questions and concerns, making the whole stressful process much more bearable. Dane kept me informed every step of the way, which gave me great peace of mind.

I am very happy with how the claim ended. I am grateful to Dane, and his team, in their unwavering support throughout this whole claim. If you need a compassionate, professional, and thorough law firm, do not hesitate to contact Dane. I highly recommend this firm to anyone seeking assistance on their Worker's Compensation matter.

I originally contacted the office of Ostrander & Deuel (formerly Williams, Wyckoff & Ostrander) in 2018.  Breanna Deuel helped guide me through the landmines of the L&I system and eventually obtained a pension, on my behalf.  I do not believe I would be secured a lifetime pension without the services provided by Breanna and her office staff.  They are a “top notch” office and I would recommend them to any one having difficulties with their claim.  I am extremely happy with the outcome of my claim.

I initially contacted Doug Wyckoff for representation and during the transition into his retirement, I was represented by Breanna Deuel.   My claim was complex in that the Department was not paying time benefits at the correct rate.  Breanna was able to get my benefits increased and all past benefits recalculated and paid at the correct time loss rate.  This included the addition of my health care benefits, which originally were not included by the Department.  Breanna walked me through the difficult vocational process and secured all recommended medical treatment on my behalf.  The services provided by Breanna and her staff were professional, compassionate, patient and excellent.  I am extremely happy with the outcome of my claim and highly recommend Breanna to anyone who has difficulties with the Department of Labor and Industries.

I reached out to Ostrander & Deuel back in 2023 to help me obtain more treatment before my claim closed. Breanna was able to help me obtain the treatment and medication I was needing while preventing my claim from closing too soon. In 2024, she helped me close my claim with a pension and life time coverage of some treatment and medication by the Department. They worked with me on fees so that it was reasonable and I’m very appreciative of everything they did for me. I highly recommend them to anyone with a workers’ compensation claim.

Wanted to share an excellent and reassuring customer service I have received from the first phone call from Breanna & Mr. Ostrander. 5 STAR! I am very grateful for representation received. Being with same company for 31 years, since Sept of 1991, I have never had a claim.

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Breanna was instrumental on getting my wage declaration correct (for my own future health and benefit in case things need attention in future) as well as phone meetings on Neurosurgeon change of primary care. Not to mention the caveats starting out with L&I closing my claim prematurely. This was a challenge to reopen, however success on behalf of Breanna. Wish I would have known the process within the first year of taking on paperwork and responsibilities of claim, would have pursued WWOLAW at that time.

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This has been a challenge to make sure I am taken care while being a Dad and productive worker at my job at the same time. With Breanna and your firm behind me I know for a fact my health and important decisions moving forward is in top notch hands. Thank you for being a partner with me and your time and effort.”

"Dane Ostrander and his firm represented me in my L&I claim and always made me feel like I was the only client they had and they listened to my concerns.  They were very understanding and supportive.  They were able to help be get a good sized PPD and get vocational retraining.”

After 40 years of commercial vehicle driving, I started experiencing pain in my right shoulder. Two orthopedic surgeons advised that I needed a total shoulder replacement. Both doctors agreed my job duties as a bus driver for the Port of Seattle aggravated my shoulder requiring shoulder replacement. I submitted an L&I claim and it was denied by my self-insured employer. Knowing from past experience that the workers’ compensation process can be extremely complicated, I contacted Dane Ostrander. As expected, the process was extremely complicated, difficult, and drawn out over an extended period of time. Dane was very creative during the litigation process. We brought in pictures to show some of the physical requirements of the job, developed a map of my route, and called in co-workers to validate my work duties and interviewed my doctors. Throughout the whole process, Dane was assisted by Shanna Winters, who probably knows more about the L&I process than most of the people at L&I. They were very successful and won my case. I was able to have total shoulder replacement surgery. Most recently, I began to have sharp pains in my thumbs. My orthopedic surgeon advised that I needed tendon replacement and suggested that this was caused by many years of driving. Again, the claim was denied by my self-insured employer. I contacted Dane, and he was very effective in litigating my claim, thus allowing me to have the recommended surgery. I have recommended Dane to several friends and family. He has successfully assisted them as well. I highly recommend Dane Ostrander and Williams, Wyckoff & Ostrander PLLC to anyone needed help with the L&I process.”

"After 20 years or working in an office/accounting environment, I began experiencing tingling, numbness and pain in my hands. It got to where I was not sleeping and could hardly hold a pen. So, in 2004 I filed a L&I claim for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. After surgery the doctors found that there were more problems stemming from nerves in my neck area. The department denied my neck condition, saying it was due to aging and not my job duties. At that time, I could see I needed to hire an attorney to help me get my neck allowed and muddle through the Departments’ monstrous amount of paperwork and jump through all the hoops. So, I called Dane Ostrander of WWO and with his help, we were able to get my neck condition allowed as an occupational disease. Dane took over and efficiently handled all of the requests and paperwork. After diligently working to help me, Mr. Ostrander succeeded in our quest to make sure I was taken care of.”

"I was injured in July of 2004 while working as a phlebotomist. I found dealing with L&I and the whole workers’ compensation system very frustrating. L&I wanted to close my claim, even though I needed more surgeries for my injury. Dane Ostrander, and everyone else at the law firm, helped get me the treatment and retraining that I needed. I have just finished my retraining with the help of my vocational rehabilitation counselor, my doctors and this wonderful law firm. I graduated on June 15, 2012, with my second Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Administration, and with over a 3.0 GPA. There is no way that I could have accomplished this without everyone’s help. Thank you so much. Dane took over and efficiently handled all of the requests and paperwork. After diligently working to help me, Mr. Ostrander succeeded in our quest to make sure I was taken care of.”

"I strongly recommend this firm for your workman’s comp needs.  Dane Ostrander represented me through an issue trying to get my work to cover my on the job injury while they fought me on the issue.  Dane was understanding, compassionate, knowledgeable and very easy to work with.  Dane and his firm communicated with me and made every step of the process go smoothly.  Dane kept me updated on what my work place was doing to fight me on the issue and he stayed on top of the case.  I appreciate all of the hard work and dedication put in by Dane Ostrander.”

"I got injured at work in 2016, and getting Dane Ostrander and this firm to represent me in my L&I claim was the best decision I ever made. Before I had them on my side L&I was fighting me at every turn and closing my case, now I have a bright new future ahead of me! I really can't express how grateful I am for all the hard work these people have done for me :)"

"From 2007 to 2012, Dane Ostrander and his firm represented me for my Labor and Industries (L&I) claim. Dane has an indepth understanding of L&I's processes and procedures. Without his representation and guidance, I'm sure I would have lost my case. My case wasn't easy to win. My former employer submitted written objections to L&I, my doctor's sent mixed messages, and my young age (47 years old) played a role. Still, I was unable to work fulltime due to my health issues. Dane fought hard and smart and eventually we won my pension. Payment for Dane's services was taken over a period of time from my L&I pension which kept my income from suffering a big hit. I've recommended Williams, Wyckoff, and Ostrander  to friends and family. It's time to recommend them to others, as well."