by Peter Abbarno | May 8, 2025 | Workers Compensation
Understanding House Bill 1275: New Protections for Injured Workers When Self-Insured Employers Are Decertified In Washington State, workers’ compensation provides essential relief for employees injured or made ill on the job. Some employers meet this obligation by...
by Peter Abbarno | Sep 11, 2023 | Workers Compensation
You picked up a box at work; felt a ‘pop’ and immediate pain. Did you report it to your employer? When must you file a workers’ compensation claim to receive treatment and benefits? Injury You have ONE YEAR from the date of incident to file a claim...
by Peter Abbarno | May 5, 2023 | Workers Compensation
Injured workers in Washington suffering from mental health-only claims will have the opportunity to select a licensed psychologist as an attending provider in their Workers’ Compensation claim. The Industrial Insurance Act (Act) provides that a worker who is...
by Peter Abbarno | Apr 25, 2023 | Workers Compensation
Despite the debate whether the State should regulate workplace ergonomics injuries, also known as musculoskeletal injuries, and injures related to repetitive motion, the Washington state Legislature passed a new law that would reverse an Initiative passed by Voters in...
by silveragency | Oct 12, 2022 | Workers Compensation
Do I have time to file my workers’ compensation claim? You should always file your workers’ compensation claim as quickly as possible. However, under Washington law you have one year from the date of your work injury to file a claim with the Department of Labor...
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