How Long Can You Stay on Workers’ Compensation in Washington?
Many injured workers expect their workers’ compensation benefits to run out after a set number of weeks, as a claim for unemployment benefits would. Washington’s workers’ compensation benefits do not work that way. Instead, the claim remains op…
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Warning of Non-Cooperation in Workers' Compensation Claims in Washington State
People that suffer a work injury while working their job have certain rights and benefits under the Industrial Insurance Act. After they file a workers’ compensation claim or L&I claim, they also have some responsibilities under their claim…
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Work Injury Hazards for Outdoor Workers During the Winter
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), outdoor work environments pose a variety of work injury hazards. The specific hazards vary depending on the type of work being done, geography, and season. Work injury ri…
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The Work Injury and L&I Claim System in Washington State
In Washington State, the work injury claim system is designed to reduce litigation and allow claims to move forward. If you are injured at work, you are supposed to receive sure and certain relief for your injuries. You cannot be accused of negligent…
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