Jun
26
2024
by Walthew Law Firm |COLA
Inflation, economic indicators, and other factors affect the cost of living in Washington State, which in turn impacts workers’ compensation benefits. Time loss and pension benefits are designed to provide financial support for injured workers, but rising prices can reduce...
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11
2023
by Walthew Law Firm |COLA
Inflation, economic indicators, and other factors affect the cost of living in Washington State. These factors also impact workers’ compensation benefits. Time loss and pension benefits are intended to provide financial support for injured workers. Rising prices reduce the value of your benefits. To help alleviate this problem, the Washington...
Read MoreJan
26
2023
by Walthew Law Firm |Vocation
In Washington State, all employers are mandated to have workers’ compensation insurance that provides medical coverage and wage replacement benefits to help injured workers recover and return to their job. Also, in the unfortunate event that an injured worker sustained injuries that are so severe that they are not able…
Read MoreDec
20
2022
by Walthew Law Firm |Claim Resolution
Were you hurt on the job in Washington? You are not alone. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Western Information Office reports that there were 78,200 nonfatal work-related injuries and illnesses reported in Washington in 2020 alone. Every employee in Washington—including part-time—is entitled to workers’ compensation insurance coverage. You can…
Read MoreOct
20
2022
by Walthew Law Firm |Personal Injury Wrongful Death
Workers deserve safe conditions. Unfortunately, worker safety still has a long way to go. According to data from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), 693 workers were killed on the job in the state between 2010 and...
Read MoreSep
29
2022
by Walthew Law Firm |Claim Resolution Workers Comp
Workplace injuries and illnesses remain a serious concern. According to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), more than 108,000 workers’ compensation claims were filed in the state in the 2021 Fiscal Year (FY). Approximately 75 percent of...
Read MoreSep
02
2022
by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp
Following a serious work-related injury, you will need financial compensation to support yourself and your family. If you were forced to miss any time on the job and/or your doctors feel you have permanent impairment because of your work-related injury,...
Read MoreJul
18
2022
by Walthew Law Firm |Media & News Workers Comp
Inflation, economic indicators, and other factors affect the cost of living in Washington State. These factors also impact workers’ compensation benefits. Time loss and pension benefits are intended to provide financial support for injured workers. Rising prices reduce the value...
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24
2022
by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp
On June 1, 2022, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) announced a new workplace safety guidance that increases heat and wildfire smoke protections for outdoor workers. At The Walthew Law Firm, we are strong advocates for worker...
Read MoreMay
24
2022
by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp
Workplace safety remains a serious concern. According to data cited by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), approximately 900,000 workers nationwide miss time on the job each year due to an occupational injury or an occupational illness....
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