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Jun

2018

OSHA Announces Proposed Crane Operator Safety Regulations

by Walthew |Construction Accidents Media & News Workers Comp

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...

Apr

2018

Washington Bill Provides Help for Ill Hanford Workers

by Walthew |Media & News Workers Comp

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...

Mar

2018

When Will I Get My Workers’ Compensation Payments?

by Walthew |Workers Comp

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,...

Feb

2018

Can Independent Contractors Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Washington State?

by Walthew |Workers Comp

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...

Feb

2018

What is an Independent Medical Evaluation (IME)?

by Walthew |Workers Comp

If you were injured on the job in Washington State, you have a right to go to your own trusted doctor to receive medical treatment. However, in certain circumstances, your claim manager may also request that you undergo an independent...

Jan

2018

Can a Workers’ Compensation Claim Be Reopened?

by Walthew |Workers Comp

If you meet the required legal elements, your Washington State workers’ compensation claim may be reopened. In the event that you need to reopen a workers’ compensation case in Washington, it is imperative that you take immediate action. You have...

Jan

2018

Workers’ Compensation – What To Do When Filing A Claim

by Walthew |Workers Comp

Am I covered? Washington Workers’ compensation coverage is extremely broad. The vast majority of non-feder al employees working in Washington State are covered by Washington State workers compensation. There are few exclusions to Washington State’s mandatory workers’ compensation coverage including...

Jun

2017

How the Government Shut-Down Impacts L&I

by Walthew |Media & News Workers Comp

Injured workers who are unable to work as a result of an on-the-job injury rely on their time loss compensation checks. These checks, while they don’t completely replace wages, are a lifeline which allows payment of rent and purchase of food – the basic necessities of life. Often, people in our legislature forget that fact.

Feb

2017

Workers’ Comp Under Attack by Big Business

by Walthew |Workers Comp

The following article is from our newsletter. Sign up for our quarterly email and learn more about The Walthew Law Firm, our Everett and Seattle social security disability attorneys, personal injury law, and workers’ compensation. Washington has one of the...

Jan

2017

What is Vocational Retraining?

by Walthew |Workers Comp

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...