Category: L&I

Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) ratings exams are how medical professionals determine how severe your workplace injury is and how it is rated toward the…

What Is Permanent Partial Disability Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) means you have an impairment that didn’t go away after you recovered from a workplace…

As temperatures rise year after year, so does the risk of incurring a heat-related health issue or injury — especially for those who work…

The Board Of Industrial Insurance Appeals (BIIA) In Washington State The Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals is part of Washington State’s workers’ compensation system.…

This year, state Senator Manka Dhingra, a Democrat representing Redmond, introduced Senate Bill 5217. This bill would repeal a current prohibition that prevents Labor…

Independent Medical Exams During the course of your workers’ comp claim, you may be required to complete an independent medical exam (IME) conducted by…

What Is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits to injured workers. In Washington state,…

Worker’s Rights In Washington State As a Washington employee, you are entitled to worker’s rights: several protections and benefits under State and Federal laws.…

The Washington State Senate Passed A Bill That Would Improve Workers’ Compensation Benefits For Nurses With PTSD. Nursing has always been a stressful job, but…