Seattle, Washingtion Attorney Blog: The Walthew Law Firm

Mar

2022

Do I Have a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

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...

Jan

2022

The Importance of Medical Care After an Auto Accident

by Walthew |Personal Injury

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...

Nov

2021

What Should I Do if I’m Hit by an Uninsured Driver?

by Walthew |Personal Injury

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...

Sep

2021

Can I Change Jobs While on Workers’ Compensation?

by Walthew |Workers Comp

Americans change jobs a lot more now than they did in decades past. According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average employee has worked for their current company for 4.1 years. A work-related accident does...

Aug

2021

Five Common Construction Site Accidents and What You Need to Know if Injured

by Walthew |Workers Comp

When proper safety precautions are not taken, a construction site can be a dangerous place for employees. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that approximately one in five workplace fatalities happen at construction sites. Here, our Seattle construction...

Jul

2021

Washington State Emergency Heat Exposure Rules Increases Protection for Outdoor Workers

by Walthew |Media & News Workers Comp

The heatwave that hit western North America last month brought the region some of the hottest temperatures in recorded history. On June 28, 2021, Seattle hit a temperature of 108 degrees—the highest ever recorded in the city. Soon after, the...

Jun

2021

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

by Walthew |Workers Comp

Unfortunately, fatal accidents remain too common at workplaces in Washington and throughout the United States. According to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), 77 workers were killed on the job in 2018, and 63 more were killed...

Apr

2021

New Workplace Safety Regulations are Coming to Washington, Designed to Protect Temporary Workers

by Walthew |Media & News Workers Comp

On April 15th, 2021, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced that new workplace safety regulations for temporary workers are coming later this summer. Governor Jay Inslee has signed SHB 1206, a law designed to help protect...

Apr

2021

Options in Your L&I Workers’ Compensation Claim (Vocational Benefits)

by Walthew |Workers Comp

According to official state government data, approximately 120,000 workers’ compensation claims are filed in Washington each year, of which 75 percent are filed through Labor & Industries (L&I), and 25 percent are filed against self-insured employers. In some cases, an...

Mar

2021

Protesting or Appealing an Unfavorable L&I Decision

by Walthew |Workers Comp

Did you receive an unfavorable decision from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)? If so, you may be feeling stressed out or overwhelmed. Please know that you have the right to protest the order in writing and,...