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That really comes down to the law firm or attorney you contacted. Some reasons we see law firms turning down cases is because it could be a conflict of interest, that attorney may not be licensed in the state you were injured in, they may feel the case isn't worth the cost of their time, and your injuries may not warrant the type of compensation to cover the expenses of your legal help.

There are 4 things that you need to prove in order to proved that someone is at fault for your injury. Those items are duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. These are the elements of negligence that will help you get the compensation you deserve if you have a trusted injury lawyer by your side.

Yes it is. This means that employers are prohibited from purchasing workers' compensation insurance from a private insurance companies. Rather, they must purchase government insurance to help fund for any workplace accident.

On average around 40% get approved for their initial application while other must then appeal that to have that decision reconsidered.

We actually offer free phone consultations if you needed to speak with one of our personal injury lawyers about a personal injury claim that you need help with!

Some common types of injuries can include falling off something, injuries with machinery or equipment, exposure to toxins, or dealing with repetitive stress injuries.

We would suggest you talk with a personal injury lawyer first as insurance companies are not on your side when it comes to things like this. They want to settle quickly and for the lowest amount possible. Remember that insurance companies are not on your side.

You might not be thinking this at the time of your accident, but you should contact a workers compensation attorney right after the injury occurred. They will be able to guide you through this trying time to get the compensation you deserve.

It will come down to how much that person ended up winning. SSI benefits are given to those who have a certain amount of monthly income being generated and if that were to increase because of winning the lottery, you may have a drastic reduction or you may also stop receiving benefits altogether.

Yes. Contact our office today if you need help with your personal injury or workers' compensation case!

Some common injuries that workers suffer are: - Slip and fall injuries - Machinery injuries - Overexertion injuries According to the National Safety Council, a workplace accident in the US happens roughly every 7 seconds.

It's when someone is seriously injury because of a person or company acted negligently. These usually happen on construction site jobs and can happen for people who are in the delivery driver business with their company vehicles causing an accident.

You can look for help from other insurance companies and also if you have work insurance provided by your job then you can submit your costs to that policy.

It does not. It's meant for helping out with the costs of the other driver if they're injured because you are the person who caused the accident.

It depends. They will review a person periodically wanting to know the current health status and current medical sources. Sometimes they will send a cessation notice and if they do you have 10 days to appeal this notice in order to be able to still receive benefits until the outcome of that appeal.

If you did injury yourself by falling at someones business it's imperative that you try to find a witness or witnesses to your accident as this will help serve as one the best assets to your injury claim. Timing is everything here and after your accident make sure to gather information such as finding witnesses to your fall, locating the area and the substance that caused you to fall, and to find out if the property owner was aware of the hazard that could cause an accident.

It's 2 options you have when it comes to your Workers' Compensation claim. Option 1 allows you to participate in the retraining program now and you'll be able to receive time loss for the entirety of the retraining for up to 2 years and the good thing about Option 1 is your claim will stay open for medical treatment. Option 2, which is usually not the best choice, allows you to postpone your retraining program and receive a vocational award equaling 6 months of time loss compensation but the issue here is your claim will close, you'll have up to 5 years to spend your retraining money and you'll lose time loss compensation while you're going back to school.

You will be eligible for medicare benefits 24 months after your first social security payment is made. What you should know is that you first SS payment will come 6 months after the date that Social Security has determines your disability begins. So adding that up, you're looking at close to 30 total months until you'd be able to receive Medicare benefits.

They're are different because of who initiates the claim for each. For personal injury, the claim is initiated by the injured party. For a wrongful death claim, it will be initiated by the estate rep or a survivor of the deceased such as the spouse or child.

You need to file a written letter or appeal to the Department of L&I or the Board of IIA within 60 days and if you don't submit that letter or appeal then you won't be able to receive the benefits mentioned by the L&I order.

It's always beneficial to have the services of a qualified lawyer by your side to help review all your medical records so that the proper paperwork can be put together and presented for your case.

Yes. You're entitled to up to 80% of your highest year's earnings or your time loss compensation, whichever is highest.

It could mean that your disability started after your last insured date. There are some requirements that also must be met. For help with your social security disability claim contact our SSDI attorneys now.

The Department of L&I (Labor and Industries) or the employer by law must pay time lost within 14 days of receiving a report of the accident. If you need help with your case contact our office today for a free case review.

Depends on the total amount of years you've worked and also the amount of money you've made. Your benefits will be determined based off the average earning during your working career and also how many years you worked.

It is advised that you hire an attorney for there are many factors that will determine whether or not you get the compensation you're seeking.

They can be. It all depends on if you have any other taxable income and if you're married then it depends on the income you and your wife generate. For single people, you may have to pay if your total income is above $25,000 and $32,000 for married people. Give us a call today or visit our website if you're in need of additional information pertaining to this issue.

An unfortunate part of the workers’ compensation law is that you only have to be found employable at minimum wage.

Yes you can if that party other than your employer or co-worker causes an injury than you can sue that person. Contact our office today for help with your case.

Both help pay benefits to disabled persons who qualify under the physical and mental impairment guidelines. Social Security Disability is more on a insurance program where Supplemental Security Income is more for those who don't make very much money and also have little to no assets.

We offer free initial consultations. If you have claim or case you need help with please visit our website to set up an appointment with one of our professional attorneys!

Yes. Working with an experienced workers' compensation attorney can allow you to possibly receive the maximum benefits allowed by Washington state law. Visit our website today to arrange a free case consultation.

Yes we do. Our construction accident attorneys at The Walthew Law Firm bring decades of relevant experience when it comes to construction accident claims. Visit our website today to set a free consultation.

The quick answer is yes. Damages are limited to the defendant’s proportionate share of damages. Let's say you were at 25% fault, and the other party is at 75%fault, and your damages total around $100,000, the defendant’s share of your damages would be limited to $75,000.

Yes. We have dedicate disability lawyers that will help you with your case. Please visit our website to setup a free case consultation.

If you don't file a claim within one year of your accident, your claim will be denied.

No. An injury is something that happens suddenly without warning and a disease is something that will slowly progress over time. Both could be caused from something related to where you work, but are not the same thing.

Washington is considered a no-fault state which means you don't need to sue either party unless the accident was caused by someone else. What this means is that you have the rights to compensation if you or your coworker/employer were at fault. If you need more details you can contact our office today.

You should be receiving compensation for your injury within 14 days of your accident being reported. If you have yet to receive any compensation within that time, you need to contact our office immediately to set up a free case consultation.

The short answer is no. Unfortunately, it's only required that you're able to work a minimum wage job.

Yes. You have up to 7 years to re-open your claim after the initial accident happened. For more help or information on this, visit our website or call our office to schedule a free consultation.

Under Washington State Law you're able to choose whatever doctor you want, but that doctor needs to be a part of the Department of Labor & Industries’ Provider Network.

PIP insurance stands for “Personal Injury Protection." It's a medical insurance policy that can help pay for your medical treatments if you are injured in an accident. Depending on your policy coverage, it could also help pay for lost wages if you're unable to work due to your related injuries.

We would suggest having your attorney speak with the insurance adjuster. If you don't have an injury attorney hired yet, this would be an ideal time to contact our office to set up a free case consultation to help assist with your needs.

You typically won't get anything from the at-fault party. You might be able to receive some limited replacement for your wages through a protection plan that your insurance company offers. You can also use benefits from sick leave or vacation time.

Our services are contingency fee based which means we don't get paid until you receive your money.

Each situation is unique and your case may be different than others.