Workers Comp

Common Mistakes That Could Ruin Your L&I Claim

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

The overwhelming majority of employees in Washington State are entitled to no-fault workers’ compensation benefits. Getting through the claims process is challenging enough, but doing it perfectly is nearly impossible. In the haze of recovering from an injury and an...

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Washington Workers’ Compensation Occupational Disease Claims

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

Every employee in Washington deserves safe and fair working conditions. However, even the safest environments can cause a permanent, life-altering medical condition, often called an occupational disease. Because an occupational disease is the direct result of your job, you may...

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Can I get Worker’s Compensation Benefits After a Loved One Passes Away?

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

The death of a loved one is a challenging and emotional time, and the last thing you want to worry about is your financial stability. While Washington State’s workers’ comp program provides some monetary support to surviving family members, those...

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How to Protest or Appeal L&I’s Decision

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

You were certain your workers’ compensation claim would be granted, but the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) denied some or all of it. Now you’re stressed out, overwhelmed, and worried about the future. Fortunately, you have the...

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Can You Receive Workers’ Comp for Emotional Distress in Washington State?

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

When most people think of workplace injury, they think of physical or personal injuries, like a broken leg or a strained back. However, Washington State recognizes that job-related injuries can also include a psychiatric injury, like experiencing emotional distress or...

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What to Know About Maximum Medical Improvement and Washington State Workers’ Compensation Claims

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

When you’ve been injured on the job, your priority is resting and recovering, so you can get back to work as soon as possible. But it may take you a long time to heal and, in some cases, you may...

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What Is a Return-to-Work Doctor’s Note vs. a Return-to-Work-Release and When Do You Need One?

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

When you’ve been off work for a few days because of a fever or runny nose, you may not think twice about returning to work once you’re feeling better (and no longer contagious). But your employer may require a return-to-work...

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What to Do If Your Workers’ Comp Claim Is Denied

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

The workers’ compensation system in Washington State assists workers who are injured on the job. It provides vital benefits to cover medical bills, lost wages, and, when necessary, retraining for those who cannot return to their previous line of work....

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Challenges Injured Workers Face Navigating the L&I System in Washington State

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

A recent investigative report by Lizz Giordano at Cascade PBS brings much-needed attention to the significant barriers injured workers encounter when trying to access benefits through Washington’s workers’ compensation system after suffering an on-the-job injury. The investigation underscores systemic issues...

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