Why Is it Important to Report Accidents in the Workplace?

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp Construction Accidents

Workplace accidents are very common, leaving hundreds of workers with serious or fatal injuries every year. When a workplace accident occurs, even if the accident doesn’t initially seem serious, reporting the details of the accident is critically important. If you’ve...

Apr

2019

Protecting Construction Workers from Crane & Power Line Accidents

by Walthew Law Firm |Construction Accidents Workers Comp

Construction is a rigorous career that can be very dangerous, particularly if employers cut corners with regard to safety on the job. Over the years, State Workers’ Compensation Agencies implemented important safety measures to protect construction workers while they are...

Jan

2019

The Construction Workers’ Guide to Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Claims

by Walthew Law Firm |Construction Accidents Workers Comp

Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. According to the most recent data published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction workers account for approximately 21.1 percent of all workplace fatalities — even...

Jun

2018

OSHA Announces Proposed Crane Operator Safety Regulations

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp Construction Accidents Media & News

On May 18th, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) announced a proposal to amend its crane operator safety rules. Pursuant to federal rulemaking procedures, comments will be accepted on the proposed rule until June 20, 2018. The goal of...

Oct

2014

Fraud and Willful Misrepresentation

by Walthew Law Firm |Construction Accidents Workers Comp

Fraud and Willful Misrepresentation You may have noticed that the Department of Labor & Industries has been advertisingforpeople to come forward and report injured workers they think are committing fraud. There are some clear-cut incidences of worker fraud such as working and receiving time loss at the same time. However, this type of fraud is not nearly as common as the Department would like you to think.

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....