In Washington State, workers’ compensation covers medical costs, lost wages, partial or total disability, and other services such as vocational counseling for workers who sustain an injury or illness as a result of their employment. However, the law draws distinctions between industrial injury and occupational disease. To get the coverage you are owed, you must file the proper type of claim within the time limit set for that type of claim. Here’s what you need to know about the differences between industrial injury and occupational disease. […]