What is the ‘No-Fault Law’ and how does it affect my claim?

The No-Fault Law is a system that applies to maritime injury claims in the state of Washington. It limits the ability of an injured worker to collect full compensation from the company responsible for their injuries. Under this law, no matter who was at fault for the injury, the worker’s compensation is limited to a certain amount, regardless of who caused the injury or how severe it is. In other words, the No-Fault Law means that injured workers cannot sue the company responsible for their injury. Instead, they must settle for the limited amount of compensation given by the employer’s no-fault insurance. This amount is usually lower than what the worker would receive in a successful lawsuit. The No-Fault Law also affects an injured worker’s ability to collect punitive damages. Punitive damages are intended to punish companies for causing serious harm to an employee and are often not available under the No-Fault Law. In some cases, however, the law may provide for limited punitive damages if the company is found to be grossly negligent or reckless. The No-Fault Law is meant to provide a certain level of security and protection to injured maritime workers. It limits the amount of compensation available to them, but it also ensures that no-fault insurance pays out the benefits they are entitled to without the need to go through a lengthy and expensive legal process.

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