According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), there were 14,508 car crashes reported in Seattle in 2015 — the most recent year for which comprehensive data has been made available. Collectively, these motor vehicle collisions resulted in nearly 5,000 injuries. Tragically, there were also 22 fatal accidents reported…
Even if you are a safe driver, there is always a risk that you could be involved in a major auto accident. According to reporting from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), in 2015, around 50,000 people were injured in motor vehicle collisions in Washington. Motorists need the right…
Though it may not be one of the first professions that come to mind when people think about ‘dangerous jobs’, the evidence is overwhelming: nursing is one of the most hazardous occupations in America. According to data provided by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), hospital workers are injured…
Every employee in Washington deserves safe and fair working conditions. Unfortunately, far too many Washington workers suffer disabling injuries or medical conditions related to their employment. Through workers’ compensation, injured workers are entitled to financial benefits, including medical treatment and time loss benefits. Under Washington state law, workers’ compensation claims…
If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, it is normal to feel frustrated, confused, and overwhelmed. While car accidents remain far too common — the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports that approximately 50,000 people are injured in crashes in our state each year — the claims…
Under Washington state law (RCW 51.32.110), the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has the right to request an independent medical evaluation to assess the medical condition of an injured worker. If an IME has been requested in relation to your work injury claim, you need to know how to…
Were you injured in an accident in Washington? If so, it is crucial that your legal rights and financial interests are fully protected. If you were hurt on the job, you may want to seek guidance from an experienced workers’ compensation attorney in Seattle. If you were hurt in another…
Boeing is one of the largest employers in the country. According to data from the Economic Development Council of Seattle & King County, there are currently more than 80,000 Boeing workers in the state of Washington alone. As a global leader in the aerospace industry, Boeing employs a wide range…
On August 18th, 2018, Charlie Warner, one of the earliest partners of The Walthew Law Firm, will turn 100 years old. Charlie has lived a long and accomplished life: he fought to protect our freedoms in World War II and he spent decades fighting for the rights of injured workers…
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 talk to an attorney to discuss their rights. If you…
