When you review the website for ‘Office Careers’, you find a relatively simple page with limited information. It certainly does not look like a large vocational retraining program. Yet, the privately run Renton-based online job retraining school has received more than $7.4 million in payments for job retraining services from…
King County Metro is one of the largest public employers in the state of Washington. According to the most recent report published by the King County Government, the King County Metro Transit Department currently employs nearly 5,000 workers, including bus drivers, maintenance professionals, law enforcement officers, administrators, office staff, and…
If you were injured because of the irresponsible or negligent conduct of another party, you may be eligible to recover financial compensation through a personal injury claim. This raises an important question: How much is my personal injury claim worth? The answer is that it depends entirely on the specific…
We are excited to announce that Caroline Golshan has accepted our offer to join The Walthew Law Firm as an associate attorney! Ms. Golshan joined the firm as a law clerk in 2018 after her first year in law school. Following a fellowship with the WSAJ Summer Fellowship Program, she…
Big SHOUT OUT to the Seattle Police Department Harbor Patrol Unit for all the hard work that they do. The Members of the Walthew Team had a great time on their private Harbor Patrol Unit ride-along in Lake Union. They particularly enjoyed blasting the firehose.
New Year. New Space. The Walthew Law Firm has expanded its Everett office to better serve the Everett and Snohomish county area. You can find us at 2906 Colby Avenue. When you or a loved one needs legal assistance call (425) 259-7925. We know workers’ comp. Over 80 years strong.
Electricians perform critically important tasks across a wide range of different industries. According to the most recent information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are approximately 631,080 electricians are working in the United States. The Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) notes that there are more than…
According to data from the National Safety Council (NSC), an American worker is hurt on the job once every seven seconds. Workplace injuries come in many different forms—varying widely in both their cause and level of severity. In Washington state, the vast majority of employers are required to provide workers’…
Drowsy driving is a serious problem in the United States. Far too many drivers get behind the wheel when they are simply not well-rested enough to operate their vehicle in a reasonably safe manner. According to a report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, drowsy driving may be a…
Every employee in Washington state deserves safe and fair conditions in the workplace. Unfortunately, job-related injuries remain a serious problem in our region. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) reports that more than 28,000 workers’ comp claims were filed in the state in 2018 alone. If you…
