Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. According to the most recent data published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction workers account for approximately 21.1 percent of all workplace fatalities — even though only a small percentage of American workers are employed…
Amazon is one of the largest employers in our region. According to reporting from the Seattle Times, the company employs more than 40,000 people in the Seattle metropolitan area alone. Beyond the corporate campus in South Lake Union, Amazon operates several warehouses and fulfillment centers throughout Washington. If you or…
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 2.8 million American workers were hurt on the job in 2017. While workplace injuries happen in many different ways, there are certain types of accidents that seem to occur over and over again. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries…
Located in the heart of northeast Seattle, the University of Washington is one of the largest public research universities in the country. With an annual enrollment exceeding 46,000, the University of Washington has nearly 6,000 academic faculty and 17,000 administrative staff members. As with any other workplace setting, accidents can…
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…
