Washington Workers’ Compensation & Injury Blog
New Legal Assistant, Samantha Vitatoe, Joins the Firm
Please join us in welcoming our newest legal assistant, Samantha Vitatoe. Sam is David Lauman’s worker’s compensation legal assistant and…
read more...Sara Sanders appointed Chair of the WSAJ Workers’ Compensation Section
Congratulations to attorney, Sara B. Sanders, on being appointed Chair of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) Worker’s Compensation…
read more...From CRSSA to CRSA: SB 5046 Becomes Law
On April 16, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law SB 5046, which allows Claims Resolution Settlement Agreements (formerly known…
read more...IMEs – What are my Rights?
Under WAC 296-23-362, injured workers have the right to bring an adult friend or family member to Independent Medical Exams…
read more...COVID-19 Stimulus Checks
What is a COVID-19 Stimulus Check? When Congress passed its coronavirus relief package, it provided for checks to be sent…
read more...Washington Supreme Court Victory for Injured Workers
On December 6, 2018, the Washington State Supreme Court issued its opinion in the matter of Murray v. Department of…
read more...Richard Weiss Retires May 15, 2018
After 37 years of practice in the legal profession, Richard Weiss retired on May 15, 2018. From Mr. Weiss’s letter…
read more...First Responders Can Now File Occupational Disease Claims For PTSD
On March 23, 2018, Governor Inslee signed into law SSB 6214. This law allows firefighters, EMTs, and law enforcement officers…
read more...Social Security Retirement Offset Fix Becomes Law
On March 22, 2018, Governor Inslee signed into law HB 1336. Prior to HB 1336 becoming law, all workers receiving…
read more...Civil Arbitration Bill Becomes Law
On March 13, 2018, Governor Inslee signed into law the Civil Arbitration Bill, EHB 1125. This bill, which is effective…
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