February 2018

In Washington State, the vast majority of employers are legally obligated to provide no-fault workers’ compensation insurance to their workers. As stated by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, this type of insurance provides injured workers with coverage for approved medical treatment and services, and for financial compensation…

If you were injured on the job in Washington State, you have a right to go to your own trusted doctor to receive medical treatment. However, in certain circumstances, your claim manager may also request that you undergo an independent medical evaluation (IME). The general purpose of an IME is…