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Catastrophic Industrial Injury Benefits in Washington Include: Artificial Eyes pursuant to RCW 51.36.020(2) and (3) Prosthetics and Limb Replacements pursuant to RCW 51.36.020(2) and (3) Tooth Restoration and Implants pursuant to RCW 51.36.020(3) Eyeglasses and Lenses Restored or Replaced Pursuant to RCW 51.36.020(4) Hearing Aids pursuant to RCW 51.36.020(4) Crutches,…
Someday soon, but not quite yet. In a legal challenge filed by Washington Law Center, the statutory prohibition against posting IME exam audio or video recording to social media has been struck down as unconstitutional under both the Washington State and United States Constitutions. However, the order striking it down…
Even if your doctor has formally recommended a surgery, getting authorization from L&I can be challenging for injured workers in Washington. This is not only frustrating, but the delay in your much-needed medical treatment may pose a harmful risk. Spencer Parr, Partner at Washington Law Center, has provided some clear…
Many injured workers, especially those residing out of state, encounter medical providers who are unfamiliar with Washington state’s workers’ compensation rules so it is essential to understand your rights when it comes to medical bills related to your care. Washington State’s Medical Treatment Fee Schedule All medical expenses related to…
Understanding Subsection 4 of RCW 51.36.070 Under the new legislation, injured workers in Washington State now have several important rights when it comes to recording their IME exams: Subsection 4(a) – Right to Record the IME Exam This grants injured workers the right to record audio/video during their IME…
May an Injured Worker Audio or Video Record an IME Exam? Yes. Pursuant to RCW 51.36.070(4), effective in law as of July 23, 2023, an injured worker may audio or video record an IME examination if the worker has given not less than seven calendar days of notice to the…
What is the 2023-2024 Cost of Living Adjustment in Washington State? Washington State’s Statutory Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2023-2024 provides a 2.01% increase. The increase is according to the Employment Security Department’s findings that the average annual wage in Washington State increased from $82,508 in 2021 to $84,167.00…
Yes, an injured worker can file a written dispute that an IME examination is not appropriate under applicable IME scheduling rules. The Department of Labor & Industries will investigate and may cancel the exam if a correct dispute is filed greater than 15 days prior to the noticed exam. Do…
What is a Posthumous Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) Award? A posthumous PPD award is an entitlement of an injured worker’s survivors to claim an amount of permanent partial disability (PPD) payment equal to what the worker should have received had they not died prior to their L&I claim closure. Not…
The questions and answers about Concentra below are stated in the sole opinion of Spencer D. Parr, co-founder of Washington Law Center and an experienced L&I litigator. Is Concentra a Good Place for Injured Workers to Seek Occupational Health Treatment? No. Concentra markets its occupational health services to employers. It…