Section 296-14A-050. Future claims—Can future claims be settled as part of a structured settlement?

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Future industrial injury or occupational disease claims may not be settled as part of a structured settlement. Future claims include, but are not limited to:

(1) Work-related injuries that have not yet occurred or occupational diseases that have not yet manifested;

(2) Applications for industrial injury or occupational disease benefits that have not yet been filed; and

(3) Claims for future death benefits or survivor benefits when death results from the injury.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.04.030, and 2011 1st sp.s. c 37 § 305. WSR 12-07-065, § 296-14A-050, filed 3/20/12, effective 4/20/12.]

RCW 51.04.020, 51.04.030, and 2011 1st sp.s. c 37 § 305. WSR 12-07-065, § 296-14A-050, filed 3/20/12, effective 4/20/12.

                    
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