Distracted Driving Law Warning Period Ends

Distracted driving is a major public safety problem on our highways. Our Seattle car wreck attorneys have seen far too many distracted driving accidents in Washington. According to data found in the Washington State Annual Collision Summary there were 117,053...

Jan

2018

Can a Workers’ Compensation Claim Be Reopened?

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

If you meet the required legal elements, your Washington State workers’ compensation claim may be reopened. In the event that you need to reopen a workers’ compensation case in Washington, it is imperative that you take immediate action. You have...

Jan

2018

Workers’ Compensation – What To Do When Filing A Claim

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

Am I covered? Washington Workers’ compensation coverage is extremely broad. The vast majority of non-feder al employees working in Washington State are covered by Washington State workers compensation. There are few exclusions to Washington State’s mandatory workers’ compensation coverage including...

Oct

2017

Important Changes for Telecommunication Industry in Washington

by Walthew Law Firm |Media & News

Good news for workers in the telecom industry: Washington State has taken strides to be a leader in protecting cell tower climbers, with the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announcing strong, new health and safety regulations. Development has been...

May

2017

Four Ways to Practice Defensive Driving

by Walthew Law Firm |Personal Injury

These days it’s not hard to spot distracted drivers – answering phone calls, replying to text messages and paying little attention to the road. Unfortunately, these are the kind of drivers who cause accidents. With more people and cars on...

Feb

2017

Workers’ Comp Under Attack by Big Business

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

The following article is from our newsletter. Sign up for our quarterly email and learn more about Walthew Law Firm, our Everett and Seattle social security disability attorneys, personal injury law, and workers’ compensation. Washington has one of the most...

Feb

2017

How An Insurance Adjustor Handles Your Personal Injury Claim

by Walthew Law Firm |Personal Injury

If you are injured because of the negligence of someone else, you may have a claim for damages for your medical treatment, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Understanding how the insurance adjustor handles your claim will help you know...

Jan

2017

Whose Fault Is It Anyway?

by Walthew Law Firm |Personal Injury

The following article is from our newsletter. Sign up for our quarterly email and learn more about Walthew Law Firm, our Everett and Seattle disability lawyers, personal injury law, and workers’ compensation. When you are injured due to another person’s...

Jan

2017

What is Vocational Retraining?

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

A significant impact of an on-the-job injury is how it can affect your ability to earn a living. If your injury prohibits you from returning to your original job or any jobs for which you have experience, you may be...

Dec

2016

Safety During the Holidays and Winter Months

by Walthew Law Firm |Personal Injury

The following article is from our newsletter. Sign up for our quarterly email and learn more about Walthew Law Firm, our Seattle and Everett workers’ compensation lawyers, personal injury law, and our social security disability services. As the weather gets...