Seattle Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Your Local Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Seattle

At Walthew Law Firm, our experienced workers’ compensation attorneys understand the complexities of workers’ compensation law. In our 90-plus years of representing injured workers, we have helped shape those very laws. Our mission has always been to protect the rights of injured workers in greater Seattle and throughout Washington State. 

We fight for our clients’ benefits, whether they file a claim for a back or neck injury, occupational exposure causing pulmonary conditions, or overuse injuries involving wrists, knees, or shoulders. As Seattle, Washington, L&I lawyers, we act quickly to maximize your workers’ compensation benefits and secure treatment for your workplace injury or disability.

Your Legal Rights and Benefits for a Workers’ Comp Claim in Washington

The majority of employers in Washington are required to provide no-fault workers’ compensation coverage (sometimes called workers’ compensation insurance) to employees. That means injured workers in Washington State have the right to certain benefits.

Employers may use the coverage provided by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) or provide the same level of benefits as a self-insured employer. No matter which direction your employer goes, you have the legal right to specific benefits, such as:

• Proper medical treatment for your workplace injury until you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI)
• Coverage of your medical expenses
• Choice of your own doctor within the L&I network
• Time loss compensation benefits to make up for lost wages when you can’t work
• Permanent partial disability benefits if you can return to work
• Permanent pensions if you cannot return to work
• Death benefits
• Loss of earning power benefits (LEP) if you can return to work, but for less pay

If you were hurt on the job and have specific questions or concerns about your legal rights or your legal options, please do not hesitate to contact our law firm for immediate assistance. We will be more than happy to answer your questions and provide reliable legal guidance.

Our Lawyers Provide a Personalized Approach

As seasoned workers’ compensation attorneys, we understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to a workers’ compensation claim. Every injured worker faces a unique set of circumstances. While some clients can return to their jobs after an injury, others may need vocational retraining to transition into safer, less physically demanding roles. Tragically, many workers suffer permanent disabilities that prevent them from working and end their careers entirely. Because each worker’s situation is different, our workers’ compensation attorneys take an individualized, compassionate approach to every case.