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Guides from BridgeMark Claims Services

Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.

September 1, 2026 · 3 min read

What Happens When a Worker Appeals to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals

The Department's order is not the last word. Knowing what happens after an appeal changes how an employer should treat the order that triggered it.

September 1, 2026 · 3 min read

What an Ergonomic Assessment Actually Changes on a Real Worksite

The point is not a nicer chair. The point is identifying the exact motion that is going to generate the next claim.

September 1, 2026 · 3 min read

The Reimbursement Programs Most Washington Employers Never Claim

Two Department of Labor and Industries financial incentive programs exist specifically to make return to work cheaper for the employer. Filing for them is a paperwork problem, not a policy problem.

September 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Why a Claim Nobody Is Pushing Stays Open

Claim managers carry hundreds of files at once. The ones that move are usually the ones somebody is calling about.

September 1, 2026 · 4 min read

What Actually Has to Be True Before a Light Duty Job Offer Holds Up

The job analysis behind the offer has one legal author, and it usually is not the supervisor who drafted the letter.