Desafíos que Enfrentan los Trabajadores Lesionados al Navegar el Sistema de L&I

by Clarity Online Support |Workers Comp

Leer en ingles Un reciente reportaje de investigación de Lizz Giordano, publicado por Cascade PBS, arroja luz sobre los importantes obstáculos que enfrentan los trabajadores lesionados al intentar acceder a los beneficios del sistema de compensación laboral en el estado...

Jul

2025

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

by Walthew Law Firm |Workers Comp

Read in Spanish 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...

Jun

2025

2025 Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) for WA L&I

by Walthew Law Firm |COLA

Each year, Washington State adjusts workers’ compensation benefits to account for changes in the cost of living. The 2025 adjustment is 6.8%, takes effect July 1, 2025, and remains in place through June 30, 2026. These adjustments help injured workers...

Jul

2023

Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) 2023

by Walthew Law Firm |COLA

Inflation, economic indicators, and other factors affect the cost of living in Washington State. These factors also impact workers’ compensation benefits. Time loss and pension benefits are intended to provide financial support for injured workers. Rising prices reduce the value of your benefits. To help alleviate this problem, the Washington...

Jan

2023

What is the Vocational Process?

by Walthew Law Firm |Vocation

In Washington State, all employers are mandated to have workers’ compensation insurance that provides medical coverage and wage replacement benefits to help injured workers recover and return to their job. Also, in the unfortunate event that an injured worker sustained injuries that are so severe that they are not able…

Dec

2022

What Type of Benefits are Available in WC Claims?

by Walthew Law Firm |Claim Resolution

Were you hurt on the job in Washington? You are not alone. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Western Information Office reports that there were 78,200 nonfatal work-related injuries and illnesses reported in Washington in 2020 alone. Every employee in Washington—including part-time—is entitled to workers’ compensation insurance coverage. You can…

Oct

2022

A Family Member Died from a Work Injury—Can I Get Benefits?

by Walthew Law Firm |Personal Injury Wrongful Death

Workers deserve safe conditions. Unfortunately, worker safety still has a long way to go. According to data from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), 693 workers were killed on the job in the state between 2010 and...

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,...

Jul

2022