The Construction Workers’ Guide to Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Claims

by Walthew Law Firm |Construction Accidents Workers Comp

Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. According to the most recent data published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction workers account for approximately 21.1 percent of all workplace fatalities — even...

Jan

2019

Were You Hurt While Working at Amazon

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

Amazon is one of the largest employers in our region. According to reporting from the Seattle Times, the company employs more than 40,000 people in the Seattle metropolitan area alone. Beyond the corporate campus in South Lake Union, Amazon operates...

Dec

2018

The Most Common Workers’ Compensation Injuries

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 2.8 million American workers were hurt on the job in 2017. While workplace injuries happen in many different ways, there are certain types of accidents that seem to occur over and...

Oct

2018

Nursing Has Become One of the Most Dangerous Jobs in the United States

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

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...

Sep

2018

You May Not Need An Attorney

by Walthew Law Firm |Personal Injury Workers Comp

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’...

Aug

2018

Were You Injured While Working at Boeing? Here is What You Need to Do

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

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...

Jul

2018

Know and protect your rights

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

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...

Jul

2018

New Washington Law Allows First Responders to Claim PTSD as an Occupational Disease

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

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...

Jun

2018

OSHA Announces Proposed Crane Operator Safety Regulations

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp Construction Accidents Media & News

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 Law Firm |Workers Comp Media & News

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...