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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,…
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The statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse in Washington is much broader than one would expect. Essentially, there is no definable time limitation when it comes to childhood sexual abuse cases in Washington State. The Washington legislature in RCW 4.16.340 increased the time for a victim to bring a cause of…
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…
2024-2025 Maximum and Minimum Time Loss Rate in Washington State are now available.
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…
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…