Who is eligible for Workers’ Compensation

Employees injured during the course of employment are covered by workers' compensation. Worker’s Compensation is regulated by Title 51 of the Revised Code of Washington.

A. industrial injuries: Industrial injuries are injuries that happen suddenly and unexpectedly. Industrial injuries include injuries such as

· Cuts/Lacerations

· Sprains/strains

· Rotator cuff tears

· Fractures

· Work related car crashes

· Traumatic injuries from a fall

B. Occupational disease: Occupational disease is a work related injury or condition that occurs over the course of time and arises naturally proximately out of the distinctive conditions of employment. Occupational diseases can include:

· Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

· Respiratory diseases such as asbestosis

· Rotator cuff tendinitis (that isn’t related to a sudden injury)

· Tennis Elbow

· Other types of repetitive use conditions

· Covid-19*

If you or someone you love has been injured at work or has developed an occupational injury, contact us at Atlas Law and let us take the weight off your shoulders!