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Getting hurt on the job in Washington is certainly not an uncommon occurrence. More than 27,000 workers’ compensation claims were approved in the state in 2019. Unfortunately, too many injured workers make mistakes early on in the claim process that undermine their ability to get full benefits.
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These Critical Mistakes May Ruin Your L&I Claim
Workplace accidents are very common, leaving hundreds of workers with serious or fatal injuries every year. When a workplace accident occurs, even if the accident doesn’t initially seem serious, reporting the details of the accident is of critical importance.
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Why Is it Important to Report Accidents in the Workplace?
The Walthew Law Firm would like to wish you all a safe and happy Independence Day celebration. As we all celebrate, let us remember those who fought for our freedoms. May we always strive to uphold the freedom and unity they fought for.
Daily life is getting more expensive in our region. As announced by the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD), the average annual wage in Washington increased by 6.7 percent in the 2019 calendar—from $65,301 to $69,700. It is the largest one-year increase in Washington in more than two decades. Get the details here.
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Department of Labor & Industries Applying a Cost-of-Living Increase
Effective July 1, 2020, the Department of Labor & Industries will apply a cost-of-living increase of 6.7% for time-loss and pension benefits; this is the largest rate increase since 1999. Washington’s annual average wage is used in calculating workers’ compensation benefits. If you have questions about your workers’ compensation claim, contact The Walthew Law Firm today.
https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/2019-washington-state-average-annual-wage
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ESDWAGOV - 2019 Washington state Average annual wage
Wishing you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Walthew Law Firm.
In today's world, most friends and family members both young and old are on at least one social media platform. Here, we explain the most important things that you should know about the risks associated with posting on social media while your work injury claim is still pending.
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Social Media vs. Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
The Walthew Law Firm would like to wish you all a safe and happy Holiday season.
As the COVID-19 pandemic remains a public safety problem in Washington, more and more people have questions about telehealth services. Here, we've provided an overview of remote medical visits as it's related to COVID-19 and work injury claims.
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COVID-19 Concerns - Remote Medical Visits
Winter weather accidents are a risk in western Washington. It is crucial that drivers know what to do after a crash and how to properly prepare for the winter driving season. In this article, we highlight six steps you need to know if you are involved in a winter car accident.
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Winter Driving - What to do When in a Motor Vehicle Accident
Have you ever wondered if you're hiring the right personal injury attorney for your case? You can go a long way towards finding a great attorney by asking the right questions. Here is a list of five of the most important questions that you need to ask before hiring a personal injury attorney.
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Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney