Should a further accident occur to a worker who has been previously the recipient of a lump sum payment under this title, his or her future compensation shall be adjusted according to the other provisions of this chapter and with regard to the combined effect of his or her injuries and his or her past receipt of money under this title.
RCW 51.32.120
Further accident after lump sum payment.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 110 Wash. 2d 917 - Department of Labor & Industries v. Auman (1988)
Most recently applied in 110 Wash. 2d 917 - Department of Labor & Industries v. Auman (July 1988)
1977 ex.s. c 350 s 51; 1961 c 23 s 51.32.120
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