One of the particular benefits of the workers' compensation system is that it provides medical care and a portion of your lost wages regardless of who was at fault for the accident. So, you do not have to wait for an investigation to determine whether you may receive...
Month: April 2020
Medical benefits under workers’ compensation
According to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, an estimated 100,000 workplace injuries or occupational diseases are reported to the agency every year. The people connected to these claims may have experienced a range of events or conditions,...
Do repetitive injuries happen on the job?
Regardless of how long you have performed your work function, there is always a chance of an injury. When workers get hurt during regular work duties, the resulting damage may necessitate medical care. While some injuries are evident, others are not. If you experience...
Why do farmworkers struggle to file workers’ comp claims?
If you are a farmworker in Washington, you have the right to workers’ compensation, but you may encounter difficulties navigating your claim with the Department of Labor and Industries. Pursuing workers’ compensation claims is challenging for most people, but...