by Peter Abbarno | Feb 24, 2025 | Workers Compensation
Senate Bill 5463 looks to hold Self-Insured Employers to a new duty of “good faith and fair dealings” to injured workers in the Stat of Washington. No such duty is required of self-insured employers and third-party administrators. Currently, Workers who,...
by Peter Abbarno | Jun 4, 2024 | Workers Compensation
Generally, employees injured at work may not sue their employer or other employees outside of the Workers’ Compensation system. However, the right of an injured worker or their beneficiary to seek damages against a responsible third party is an exception. Hiring...
by silveragency | Jun 3, 2024 | Workers Compensation
Navigating the workers’ compensation system after a workplace injury can be confusing and stressful. Many workers ask our Attorneys at Althauser Rayan Abbarno whether they can sue their employer. Here is the answer . . . Negligent Act Vs. Intentional Act You...
by Peter Abbarno | May 9, 2024 | Workers Compensation
It is important to know that you, your employer and your doctor all have the right to protest any decisions made by the Department of Labor and Industries about your claim. The Department must receive a written protest within 60 calendar days of the date the decision...
by Peter Abbarno | Apr 25, 2024 | Workers Compensation
The Althauser Rayan Abbarno attorneys want you to know about changes to creditor-debtor law that could exempt your property from collections, including workers’ compensation awards and benefits. Background A creditor may seek enforcement of a debt owed by a...
by Peter Abbarno | Apr 1, 2024 | Workers Compensation
The Washington state Legislature passed a new law that would make more injured workers eligible for time loss after an injury. Currently, workers who are injured or disabled in the course of employment are entitled to certain benefits through the workers’...
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