Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 41.24.210 (2026)

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A participant shall not receive relief for disability, sickness, or injuries received in the performance of his or her duties, unless there is filed with the board of trustees a report of accident, which report shall be subscribed to by the claimant, the head of the department, and the authorized attending physician, if there is one. A claim for benefits arising from disability, sickness, or injuries incurred in consequence or as a result of the performance of duties shall not be allowed by the state board unless there has been filed with it a report of accident within ninety days after its occurrence and a claim based thereon within one year after the occurrence of the accident on which such claim is based. The state board may require such other or further evidence as it deems advisable before ordering any relief.
[ 1999 c 148 s 19; 1989 c 91 s 18; 1969 c 118 s 7; 1957 c 159 s 3; 1945 c 261 s 21; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 9578-35.]

Notes:

Effective date1989 c 91: See note following RCW 41.24.010.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2004–2004 · leading case: Schrom v. Bd. for Volunteer Fire Fighters, 153 Wash. 2d 19 (Wash. 2004).
Schrom v. Bd. for Volunteer Fire Fighters, 153 Wash. 2d 19 (Wash. 2004). · cites it 2× “160 (death benefits payable when a “participant” dies as a result of performing his or her duties); RCW 41.24.210 (time limitation for “participant” to file report to obtain benefits for illness or injuries sustained performing his or her duties); RCW 41.”
Schrom v. Bd. for Volunteer Fire Fighters, 100 P.3d 814 (Wash. 2004). · cites it 2× “160 (death benefits payable when a "participant" dies as a result of performing his or her duties); RCW 41.24.210 (time limitation for "participant" to file report to obtain benefits for illness or injuries sustained performing his or her duties), RCW 41.”
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