What is a PPD award? May I negotiate with L&I for a higher amount?

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

by Kylee Redman PPD stands for Permanent Partial Disability. A PPD award is paid in cases where an injured worker will remain physically impaired as a result of their injury. Permanent partial disability should only be addressed when your doctor...

Jul

2013

New Rules for Prescribing Pain Medications to Treat Injured Workers

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

Washington State’s Department of Labor & Industries has issued new guidelines for prescribing pain medications to treat injured workers. These extensive guidelines went into effect on July 1, 2013, and will impact many people covered by our workers’ compensation system....

Jun

2013

Staying in Contact With Your Legislators

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

The Workers’ Compensation Act in the State of Washington is a creature of legislation. Therefore, it is constantly under attack in Olympia by Big Business in hopes of reducing injured workers’ benefits. It is imperative that voters in the State...

May

2013

Social Security and Workers’ Comp – can you get both?

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

Did you know that you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits while receiving benefits under a workers’ compensation claim? Obtaining both may result in greater total compensation. Medicare benefits may also be available. Workers’ compensation...

May

2013

Tell legislators to protect their promise to our workers. Send A Message!

by Walthew Law Firm |Media & News Misc.

We ask again that you contact your state legislators and the Governor’s office and tell them not to make changes to our workers’ compensation system. As members of the Washington State Association for Justice, we strongly support their efforts in...

Mar

2013

What is a Third-Party Claim?

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

Living with an injury is often the most difficult thing to do. An appropriate third party claim, along with your workers’ compensation benefits, can go a long way to making this difficult part of your life less burdensome. Workers’ comp...

Feb

2013

Workers’ Compensation Under Attack Again!

by Walthew Law Firm |Misc. Workers Comp

What can you do? Call and write to your state Senators and Legislators, as well as Governor Inslee and let them know that you strongly oppose the proposed changes to our workers’ compensation laws.To find the name and contact information...

Dec

2012

Why have an attorney?

by Walthew Law Firm |Construction Accidents Misc. Workers Comp

Tim came to our office earlier this year about his workers’ compensation claim. He had suffereda pretty serious injury to his ankle and leg and had surgery. His claim was opened, he receivedtime loss compensation, and had returned to work....

Dec

2012

Claim closed for more than seven years – are there still benefits available?

by Walthew Law Firm |Misc. Workers Comp

Has this happened to you or someone you know? Jack has an on-the-job injury. He files a claim for workers’ compensation benefits and the claim is allowed. His medical treatment was covered, he received time loss compensation, and because he could not...

Oct

2012

Why Vote in November?

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

Two years ago Washington State citizens voted against privatizing our workers’ compensation system. Sixty percent of us voted against allowing insurance companies to profit from workers’ compensation. Candidate Rob McKenna plans to ignore the people of Washington State if he...