Washington Workers’ Compensation & Injury Blog
Big Win for Injured Workers in the Legislature: Expanded Access to Medical Care
On March 10, 2026, the Washington State legislature passed E2SSB 5847 “AN ACT Relating to access to medical care in…
read more...David Snell Wins Marilyn Holzman Humanitarian Award
Please join us in congratulating our partner David C. Snell. David was awarded the Marilyn Holzman Humanitarian Award at Tacoma…
read more...Azorit-Wortham: A Supreme Court Victory for Injured Workers
On November 6, 2025, the Washington State Supreme Court issued an important ruling, holding that the “traveling employee doctrine” applies…
read more...And the Award Goes to…
Please join us in congratulating our very own, Kathryn Comfort, the recipient of the 2025 Washington State Association for Justice’s…
read more...Welcome to Our Newest Attorney, Cassandra Kline
Please welcome our newest associate attorney, Cassandra E. Kline. Cassandra joined the firm in February 2025. Cassandra received her J.D….
read more...Ensuring That Light Duty Job Offers Are Valid
Under RCW 51.32.090(4)(b), an employer may offer an injured worker light duty work while treatment is ongoing and the attending…
read more...2024 Legislative Update
Sometimes it’s a good thing when the Legislature adjourns without doing anything significant to our workers compensation laws. That was…
read more...2024 Legislative Session Preview
The Washington State legislature is back in session! Here is an update of some of the bills that have been…
read more...Recent Changes to the Laws Concerning Compelled Medical Examinations in Workers’ Compensation Claims
In recent years there have been major changes to the laws governing when the Department of Labor and Industries and…
read more...David Small Retires September 30, 2023
After 30 successful years practicing law here at Small, Snell, Weiss & Comfort, Mr. Small has chosen to retire as…
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