On August 18th, 2018, Charlie Warner, one of the earliest partners of The Walthew Law Firm, will turn 100 years old. Charlie has lived a long and accomplished life: he fought to protect our freedoms in World War II and he spent decades fighting for the rights of injured workers…
For nearly 40 years, mandatory arbitration has existed in Washington State as an alternative to trial in superior court. Civil cases must go through the mandatory arbitration route when the injured party is seeking a money judgment under a certain amount. RCW 7.06.020. This amount has changed throughout the years….
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 underway for a few years and has now reached its…
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 eligible for vocational retraining. It is important to fully cooperate…
On November 11, the United States will celebrate Veterans Day, honoring all the men and women, living and dead, who have fought for our country. While some schools and businesses are closed for the holiday, others may hold a period of silence at 11 a.m. or participate in assemblies and…
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 getting information to the people of Washington State Protect your…
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 of your representatives, you can call 1-800-562-6000 or go online to http://app.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/ and…
Tim came to our office earlier this year about his workers’ compensation claim. He had suffered a pretty serious injury to his ankle and leg and had surgery. His claim was opened, he received time loss compensation, and had returned to work. Even though he had surgery, the Department of…
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 return any of his former work, he received vocational retraining. All…