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Fall From a Ladder at Work – What Are My Legal Rights?

Posted in Worksite Injury on July 7, 2021

Every year, falls lead to thousands of serious injuries and fatalities across the United States. Fall accidents often lead to physical, financial, and emotional hardships for the victims, and can occur at home, at work, or on another person’s property. Many of these accidents involve falls from ladders, which can increase the risk of very

Construction Site Injuries & Third Party Claims in Washington

Posted in Worksite Injury on December 28, 2020

  Construction sites can be very dangerous locations. Workers employed by the company overseeing the site and various subcontractors often work over each other to complete the project, which can lead to oversight and negligence. From dangerous equipment to electrocutions, falling materials, and improperly-secured scaffolding, construction accidents contribute to hundreds of injuries and fatalities each

Psychiatric Injuries At Work

Posted in Worksite Injury on October 10, 2019

Under Washington state law, employees have the right to recover compensation for any physical injuries or illnesses they receive while performing duties related to their jobs. However, physical ailments are not the only hazards that can occur at work. Mental stress and psychiatric injury can lead to significant hardship as well, and many working environments

First Responders Eligible for PTSD Workers Compensation Benefits

Posted in Worksite Injury on March 29, 2018

Firefighters, paramedics, and police officers in Washington State will be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”) caused by repeat exposure to trauma and stress after Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 6214. Washington State workers’ compensation laws and regulations prevent workers from receiving benefits for mental conditions caused by work-related stress. RCW

Steps to Take if You’re in a Construction Site Accident

Posted in Worksite Injury on March 20, 2018

Unfortunately, workplace accidents are common, especially in the construction field. Construction companies are legally and morally responsible for providing safe environments for their workers. Sometimes, accidents happen, despite safety measures in place. Other times, construction companies are negligent or reckless, unnecessarily putting workers at risk. Construction sites are inherently risky places; tools, working at heights,