Though it may not be one of the first professions that come to mind when people think about ‘dangerous jobs’, the evidence is overwhelming: nursing is one of the most hazardous occupations in America. According to data provided by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), hospital workers are injured…
Every employee in Washington deserves safe and fair working conditions. Unfortunately, far too many Washington workers suffer disabling injuries or medical conditions related to their employment. Through workers’ compensation, injured workers are entitled to financial benefits, including medical treatment and time loss benefits. Under Washington state law, workers’ compensation claims…
Were you injured in an accident in Washington? If so, it is crucial that your legal rights and financial interests are fully protected. If you were hurt on the job, you may want to seek guidance from an experienced workers’ compensation attorney in Seattle. If you were hurt in another…
Boeing is one of the largest employers in the country. According to data from the Economic Development Council of Seattle & King County, there are currently more than 80,000 Boeing workers in the state of Washington alone. As a global leader in the aerospace industry, Boeing employs a wide range…
No matter what it takes, don’t let an unfavorable legal order from the Department of Labor & Industries or Self-Insured Employer become final and binding. We have heard from too many injured workers who let their claim close before they talk to an attorney to discuss their rights. If you…
Mental health injuries are no less real than physical injuries. Unfortunately, it can be difficult for injured workers to get full and fair benefits for mental health conditions. In fact, under Washington’s workers’ compensation laws (RCW 51.08.142), mental conditions caused by stress are excluded from the state’s definition of an…
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 the new rule is to improve safety at construction sites….
On March 7th, 2018, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed HB 1723 into law. This bill significantly broadens the workers’ compensation eligibility criteria for Hanford workers. Hanford is a decommissioned nuclear production site, located just off the Columbia River, in Benton County, Washington. Photo Credit: Tri-City Herald Like many Cold…
As noted by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, the overwhelming majority of workers in Washington are covered by the state’s mandatory workers’ compensation insurance program. If you or a loved one has been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to recover medical benefits, time-loss compensation,…
In Washington State, the vast majority of employers are legally obligated to provide no-fault workers’ compensation insurance to their workers. As stated by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, this type of insurance provides injured workers with coverage for approved medical treatment and services, and for financial compensation…