Author: Joe Urbanski

September 12, 2023
by Joe Urbanski

Washington L&I may add nurses to PTSD presumption

On September 7, 2023, the Department of Labor and Industries issues a notice of proposed rulemaking seeking adding a new section to WAC 296-14-300 adding…

June 6, 2023
by Joe Urbanski

New PTSD Presumption for Registered Nurses in Washington

On May 9, 2023, Governor Jay Inslee signed SB 5454 into law further expanding the number of presumptions under the Washington Industrial Insurance Act. SB…

December 14, 2022
by Joe Urbanski

Is that a protest?

The Washington Industrial Insurance Act allows parties aggrieved by Department orders to request in writing reconsideration, known as a protest, of the order within 60-days…

August 10, 2022
by Joe Urbanski

Claimant Died: Now What?

It is commonly said that there are only two constants in life: death and taxes. While Washington workers’ compensation benefits are generally tax free, death…

March 23, 2022
by Joe Urbanski

Washington Legislature Potentially Provides Extended Benefits to Claimants on Reopen Applications

The Washington Industrial Insurance Act allows claimants to reopen their claims following closure when the conditions proximately related to their industrial injury or occupational disease…