Out-of-State Work-Related Injuries: What You Need to Know

Today's post comes from guest author Brian M. Wright from Causey Law Firm of  the State of Washington

If you are a Washington resident working for an employer who operates in Washington and you are injured in another state, you probably have a Washington State workers’ compensation claim. Additionally, you might have a valid claim in the other state, as well. 

In all of the above scenarios, you may have the ability to file your claim in multiple states. Generally, you will have the option of filing in:

1)    the state in which you were injured;
2)    the state in which you primarily worked; and
3)    the state in which you entered into your employment contract.

If you are injured outside Washington, or whatever state in which you normally work, it is important to evaluate your options and file wherever you might have a legitimate claim. It is possible that you have remedies available to you in more than one state.