Physical Address:
4002 Tacoma Mall Blvd
Suite 200
Tacoma, Washington 98409

Phone: (253) 472-2400
Fax:     (253) 472-3500

Email: info@sswc-law.com

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 11303
Tacoma, Washington 98411 

New Case Law:

2010- On August 12, 2010, the Washington Supreme Court ruled in favor of our client, Jim Tobin, in Tobin v. Department of Labor & Industries.  The Supreme Court ruled that the Department was not entitled to assert a lien against the pain and suffering portion of Mr. Tobin's third party (personal injury) recovery.  This case was handled by David Lauman.  Click here to read the decision.

Legislative News:

2009- Thanks in part to the efforts of firm members Kathryn Comfort and David Lauman, the legislature passed and the Governor signed into law SHB 1402. 
This bill protects injured workers by setting limits on contact between treating doctors and the attorneys representing employers and the Department of Labor and Industries once a claim is on appeal. 

2011- Unfortunately, the legislature passed major legislation that reduces benefits for injured workers.  HB 2123 eliminated cost of living increases on time loss benefits for one year and reduced the amount of pension benefits that some workers may be entitled to.  However, the biggest risk from this bill is not the direct benefit take away, but a provision that allows for "Claim Resolution Structured Settlement Agreements."  Through these agreements injured workers who meet the age requirements can sign away their rights under their claim as soon as six months after their injury.  These agreements will certainly be a trap for many unsuspecting, unrepresented, injured workers.  We strongly advise injured workers to not enter such an agreement without first consulting with an attorney.