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The Industrial Insurance Act, specifically, RCW 51.36.070, allows the Department of Labor and Industries, or a self-insured employer, if applicable, to schedule a medical examination with a physician of their choosing.  An injured worker does not have any choice of doctors who do the examination.   There are some protections for injured workers, however.  By law, […]

Is a Claim Resolution Settlement Right for You? There are several ways a workers’ compensation claim in Washington State may “settle,” one of which is known as a Claim Resolution Settlement Agreement or CRSA.  Even though this type of settlement often results in a larger payout for an injured worker, there are strict criteria for

What is Permanent Partial Disability? Permanent partial disability (PPD) is a monetary benefit sometimes considered the settlement of a workers’ compensation claim.  There are other ways a claim may “settle” with a sum of money, but the receipt of a PPD award is the most common. Once an industrial injury or occupational disease has reached