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 workers’ compensation claims in Washington are filed through the state…
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, you have the right to seek disability benefits including: Temporary…
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…
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 safety as we believe everyone deserves a safe, healthy workplace….
According to a report from The Seattle Times, Amazon delivery drivers are injured at a disproportionately high rate, and that rate is increasing. A study published by the Strategic Organizing Center (SOC)—a labor rights organization—found that nearly 20 percent of delivery drivers working for Amazon were hurt on the job…
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. Workers’ compensation insurance provides financial protection to people hurt on…
Accidents happen in the workplace. According to official federal government data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 2.7 million workplace injuries were reported nationwide in 2020. Washington’s workers’ compensation laws help to ensure that people who were hurt on the job have access to medical coverage and…
Workers deserve safe conditions. Unfortunately, job-related accidents remain a serious issue throughout the country. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that nearly 900,000 American workers are forced to miss time due to a job-related injury or illness each year. If you are hurt on the job,…
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of serious injuries in our region. Alarmingly, the National Safety Council (NSC) reports that 2021 had a 16% increase in motor vehicle deaths. With accidents on the rise, it is crucial for drivers to always remember to get immediate medical attention…
Drivers must obtain liability insurance. As explained by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner for Washington State, all motorists are required to have minimum mandatory insurance coverage. However, many drivers fail to comply. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reports that a shocking 21.7%of drivers in Washington were uninsured/underinsured in 2019….