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Are Tow Truck Operators More Prone to Occupational Disease?

Every part of a tow truck operator’s musculoskeletal system is at risk of suffering from repeated microtrauma. This job requires repetitive bending, reaching, twisting, stooping and kneeling, lifting, pushing and pulling, and medium-to-heavy physical exertion from a myriad of awkward postures. Whether it’s putting together the wheel assembly, jacking up…

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Labor & Industries Claim Allowance Requirements

There are two types of Labor and Industries claims, each with their own requirements for allowance and treatment under the Industrial Insurance Act (workers’ compensation law). Industrial Injury Labor & Industries Claim The first type of claim is called an Industrial Injury. RCW 51.08.100 defines an industrial injury as “a…

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