Washington's construction, maritime, agriculture, and warehouse industries injure thousands of workers every year. Beyond the state's workers' compensation system, injured workers may have additional claims against negligent third parties. Injury Claim Team connects injured Washington workers with attorneys who pursue every avenue of recovery.
Workers' Compensation in Washington
Washington's workers' compensation system, administered by the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), provides medical and wage-replacement benefits regardless of fault. But these benefits are limited and do not include pain and suffering. Knowing your rights under the L&I system is the first step.
Third-Party Injury Claims
When someone other than your employer — a negligent driver, equipment manufacturer, subcontractor, or property owner — contributed to your workplace injury, you may have a separate personal injury claim. These third-party claims can recover the full range of damages that workers' compensation does not, including pain and suffering.
High-Risk Washington Industries
Construction falls, maritime injuries covered under the Jones Act and federal law, agricultural equipment accidents, and warehouse injuries are common. Each may involve overlapping workers' comp and third-party claims that require careful coordination.
Deadlines and Your Rights
Workers' compensation claims have their own reporting deadlines, and third-party injury lawsuits are generally subject to Washington's three-year statute of limitations under RCW 4.16.080. Prompt action protects both avenues of recovery.
No fee unless you win. Our network attorneys handle Washington workplace injury cases on contingency. Your case review is always free — call 973-566-5599 or request a review online and a specialist will reach out within the hour.
Workplace Injury FAQs in Washington
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on contingency — no fee unless they win compensation for you. Your case review is always free and confidential.
Most Washington personal injury claims must be filed within three years of the injury under RCW 4.16.080, though some claim types and government claims have shorter or different deadlines. Acting quickly protects your rights.
Washington follows pure comparative negligence (RCW 4.22.005), so you can recover even if you were partly at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, not eliminated.
Call 973-566-5599 or request a free case review online. A specialist will review your case at no cost and connect you with an experienced Washington attorney — and reach out within the hour.