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...

Jul

2025

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....

Jul

2025

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...

Sep

2022

What is a CRSA? A Guide for Injured Workers

by Walthew Law Firm |Claim Resolution Workers Comp

Workplace injuries and illnesses remain a serious concern. According to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), more than 108,000 workers’ compensation claims were filed in the state in the 2021 Fiscal Year (FY). Approximately 75 percent of...

Sep

2022

Disability Benefits – PPD / TTD

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

Following a serious work-related injury, you will need financial compensation to support yourself and your family. If you were forced to miss any time on the job and/or your doctors feel you have permanent impairment because of your work-related injury,...

Jun

2022

Work Safety in Washington: Heat, Wildfire, and Smoke Protections for Outdoor Workers for the Summer of 2022

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

On June 1, 2022, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) announced a new workplace safety guidance that increases heat and wildfire smoke protections for outdoor workers. At Walthew Law Firm, we are strong advocates for worker safety...

May

2022

What Happens in a Workers Compensation Superior Court Jury Trial?

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

Workplace safety remains a serious concern. According to data cited by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), approximately 900,000 workers nationwide miss time on the job each year due to an occupational injury or an occupational illness....

Apr

2022

What Happens if You Get Caught Working While on Workers’ Compensation?

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

Accidents happen in the workplace. According to official federal government data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 2.7 million workplace injuries were reported nationwide in 2020. Washington’s workers’ compensation laws help to ensure that people who were...

Mar

2022

Do I Have a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

Workers deserve safe conditions. Unfortunately, job-related accidents remain a serious issue throughout the country. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that nearly 900,000 American workers are forced to miss time due to a job-related injury or...

Sep

2021

Can I Change Jobs While on Workers’ Compensation?

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

Americans change jobs a lot more now than they did in decades past. According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average employee has worked for their current company for 4.1 years. A work-related accident does...