Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2023
We Care Legal, PLLC is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with Washington State and federal laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable.
- Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, address, phone number, email address, Social Security Number, and other contact details.
- Case-Related Information: Information related to your workers’ compensation claim, including medical records, employment details, and financial data.
- Direct Deposit Information: Bank account details and routing numbers to facilitate the processing of workers’ compensation benefits or reimbursements.
- Communications: Emails, phone call records, and other communications with our office.
- Website Usage Data (if applicable): IP address, cookies, and other browsing data when you interact with our website.
- How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Provide legal representation in your workers’ compensation case.
- Communicate with you regarding your case.
- Prepare and file legal documents with the appropriate agencies or courts.
- Process payments or reimbursements, including facilitating direct deposit transactions.
- Comply with legal and ethical obligations.
- Improve our services and internal processes.
- Sharing of Information
We may share your information under the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you authorize us to share information with other parties.
- For Case Representation: With courts, administrative agencies, opposing parties, and their counsel.
- Third-Party Service Providers: With vendors who assist us, such as IT support, document management, or case management systems, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with laws, regulations, or court orders.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
- Data Protection Measures
We take reasonable steps to ensure your information is secure, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data, including direct deposit information.
- Restricted access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
- Regular staff training.
- Secure physical storage for paper records.
Despite these measures, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
- Client Rights
As our client, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you.
- Correction: Update or correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Restriction: Limit how your information is used or shared.
- Withdrawal of Consent: Revoke your consent for information sharing, subject to legal and ethical restrictions.
- Complaints: File a complaint with our office or the appropriate regulatory body if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
- Retention of Information
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Once no longer needed, we securely delete or destroy the data.
- Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website or upon request.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
We Care Legal, PLLC
Address: 920 N Argonne Rd. ste 115, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
Phone: 509-224-2796
Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer
This Privacy Policy does not create an attorney-client relationship. Such a relationship is established only upon signing a written agreement with our firm.
We partner with Thomson Reuters, who might also collect data as part of our marketing efforts. To learn more about the Thomson Reuters privacy policy and the data that might be collected, please visit: Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement.