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I got hurt on the job and my employer told me not to file a workers’ compensation claim with L&I. Should I file anyway?
We recently got a phone call from “Bob” (not his real name). While working construction, Bob fell and broke his wrist. His employer told him not to file a claim with L&I, gave him a light duty job, and kept paying him his regular wages. But t…
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L&I’s “Safety Stand Down” Seeks to Reduce Construction Site Injuries and Deaths
From the L&I News, May 4, 2018: May 04, 2018 #18-014 “Safety Stand-Down” campaign helps prevent construction falls and saves lives TUMWATER — Each year falls cause more disabling injuries and deaths in Washington than any other workplace ha…
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Categories: Washington Construction Site Accidents
Nail gun injuries pose everyday threat to carpenters
February 1st, 2018
I worked as a carpenter to pay my way through college and law school. Usually I worked on a framing crew run by Roy and Ben Cantrell. I worked every summer and most breaks. I had a few injuries for which I filed worker’s compensation claims for med…
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Categories: Washington Construction Site Accidents
I’VE BEEN INJURED. WHAT SHOULD I DO FIRST? Taking Photos After an Accident Can Help Your Case
You’ve been injured in either a workplace accident or personal injury accident (motor vehicle accident, slip and fall, etc.). The first thing you should do is seek whatever immediate medical attention you need. The next thing you should do is take…
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