by Peter Abbarno | Apr 28, 2025 | Workers Compensation
As the 2025 Washington state legislative session wraps up, Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 1788 to increase benefits to workers and their families after a workplace injury. The new law Consolidates the worker’s compensation calculation for workers who are...
by Peter Abbarno | Feb 27, 2025 | Workers Compensation
Filing a workers’ compensation claim in Washington State involves several steps. Here’s how you can do it: 1. Report the Injury to Your Employer As soon as possible, tell your employer about the injury. It’s important to report it right away to ensure that your...
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...
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