July 2018 -

Jul

2018

Know and protect your rights

No matter what it takes, don’t let an unfavorable legal order from the Department of Labor & Industries or Self-Insured Employer become final and binding. We have heard from too many injured workers who let their claim close before they...

Jul

2018

Washington Law: The Insurance Company Cannot Tell You Where to Repair Your Car

by Walthew |Personal Injury

You Have the Right to Choose Your Own Auto Body Repair Shop A major car accident can happen to anyone at any time. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), there were nearly 120,000 motor vehicle accidents reported...

Jul

2018

New Washington Law Allows First Responders to Claim PTSD as an Occupational Disease

by Walthew |Workers Comp

Mental health injuries are no less real than physical injuries. Unfortunately, it can be difficult for injured workers to get full and fair benefits for mental health conditions. In fact, under Washington’s workers’ compensation laws (RCW 51.08.142), mental conditions caused...

Jul

2018

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Legislature Increases Mandatory Arbitration Damages Limit to $100,000

by Walthew |Misc.

For nearly 40 years, mandatory arbitration has existed in Washington State as an alternative to trial in superior court. Civil cases must go through the mandatory arbitration route when the injured party is seeking a money judgment under a certain...