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Motorcycle crashes can be especially devastating. Riders are far more exposed than drivers in a car, which often results in severe injuries, costly medical bills, and long recovery times. If you are involved in a motorcycle accident in Washington State, knowing what steps to take immediately after the crash can…
Do I Need a Lawyer After a Motorcycle Accident? Motorcycle accidents often result in some of the most serious injuries on Washington’s roads. Riders face higher risks of catastrophic harm, longer recovery times, and costly medical bills. In the aftermath of a crash, many injured motorcyclists wonder whether they really…
What is the 2025-2026 Cost of Living Adjustment in Washington State Workers' Compensation? Washington State’s Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) Statutory Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025-2026 provides a 6.8% increase. The increase is according to the Employment Security Department’s findings that the average annual wage in Washington…
In a decision issued today, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that survivors of childhood sexual abuse may still seek justice under the state's special statute of limitations, even if the abuse continued into adulthood. This is a critical step forward for survivors whose abuse did not stop at age 18. …
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…
Can an Injured Worker Obtain Permanent Partial Disability for Headaches? Yes. Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) benefits are based upon subjective headache symptoms as long as the injured worker’s doctor certifies that those symptoms “more likely than not” cause permanent impairment. Chronic headache conditions can result from either head or neck…
Following the argument of Washington Law Center attorney, Scott Goodrich, on August 12, 2024, Washington State’s Division 1 Court of Appeals published a landmark decision in the case of Ten Injured Workers v. The State of Washington. This decision marks a significant victory for injured workers and upholds the fundamental…
Can an Injured Worker sue the Department of Labor & Industries to force a favorable claim determination? No. Courts do not have original jurisdiction to order the Department of Labor & Industries to decide any issue the way the injured worker believes is correct. The doctrine of Sovereign Immunity generally…
What is the 2024-2025 Cost of Living Adjustment in Washington State? Washington State’s Statutory Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2024-2025 provides a 5.9% increase. The increase is according to the Employment Security Department’s findings that the average annual wage in Washington State increased from $84,167.00 in 2022 to $89,138.00…
Yes. Although the Department of Labor & Industries may initially deny authorization for implanted spinal cord stimulation devices, the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals and higher state courts may still order that the treatment be provided. In Washington State, the Department of Labor & Industries initially adopted a formal policy…