Washington lawmakers are weighing changes to workers’ comp that would tighten medical provider standards and boost long-term disability benefits for injured workers with families.

When workers suffer injuries on the job, or sustain illness or injury away from the job that result in absence from work, in some cases disability or workers' compensation benefits are available.

“Workers’ compensation law involves specific procedural rules that can affect eligibility and benefits,” said Brian Mittman, partner at Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. “The firm’s focus is on ensuring that ...