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Good Faith and Fair Dealing in Workers’ Compensation Claims in Washington State

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

While the concept of good faith and fair dealing isn’t new, recent changes to Washington State law (RCW 51.14.180) impact how self-insured employers must handle workers’ compensation claims. They’re designed to ensure your workers’ comp claim is handled fairly by...

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Can You Be Fired or Laid Off While on L&I?

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

Can You Be Fired or Laid Off While on L&I? You suffered a work-related injury and filed a workers’ compensation claim with the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I). But while you were recovering from your injury, your company laid...

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What You Should Know About Independent Medical Evaluations In Washington State

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

When you’re injured on the job in Washington State, you have the right to pursue a workers’ compensation claim. As part of that claim, you also have the right to go to your own trusted doctor to receive medical treatment....

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Common Mistakes That Could Ruin Your L&I Claim

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

The overwhelming majority of employees in Washington State are entitled to no-fault workers’ compensation benefits. Getting through the claims process is challenging enough, but doing it perfectly is nearly impossible. In the haze of recovering from an injury and an...

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Washington Workers’ Compensation Occupational Disease Claims

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

Every employee in Washington deserves safe and fair working conditions. However, even the safest environments can cause a permanent, life-altering medical condition, often called an occupational disease. Because an occupational disease is the direct result of your job, you may...

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Can I get Worker’s Compensation Benefits After a Loved One Passes Away?

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

The death of a loved one is a challenging and emotional time, and the last thing you want to worry about is your financial stability. While Washington State’s workers’ comp program provides some monetary support to surviving family members, those...

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How to Protest or Appeal L&I’s Decision

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

You were certain your workers’ compensation claim would be granted, but the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) denied some or all of it. Now you’re stressed out, overwhelmed, and worried about the future. Fortunately, you have the...

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