Making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home can be difficult, even emotionally traumatic, for both family members and for the person who is actually entering this new residence. The last thing anyone wants to learn is that their loved one has fallen. What is the…
By Fred Lewis and Mallory Mitton Sometimes so called “independent contractors” can successfully bring worker’s compensation claims. The 2016 Idaho Industrial Commission decision Youren v. Treasure is an interesting case that examines whether the claimant is an employee or an “independent contractor”. Under Idaho law, employees injured in work related…
The third is being rude or demanding. Many people don’t think about this, but your attitude can change everything. A work injury will turn your world upside down. You are going to be upset. You are going to be angry at times during the process. However, if you go into…
Losing a loved one is difficult. Grieving with your loss while trying to navigate the probate process alone is more than most people can cope with. As a result, most people hire an attorney to help them complete a probate. Probate is the name given to the process of collecting…
The second is stating you are better before you actually are. Times can be hard. Financial peace is a factor on everyone’s mind. If you are injured at work, you often want to get back as soon as possible. You know that the longer you stay off work, the higher…
Most clients I work with on their Estate Planning are shocked to learn that everyone has an Estate Plan, even when they have done nothing. There really are no exceptions to this. In Idaho, like most every other state, written statutes create a default Estate Plan for anyone who has…
By Fred Lewis and Mckaid Shepard Worker’s compensation cases are all about getting you fair compensation. There are ways you can really hurt your own claim. Don’t do it! There are three things that you should avoid in relationship to your worker’s compensation claim. The first is inconsistency. Your creditability…
By Fred Lewis and Mckaid Shepard Let’s first talk about yours and your attorney’s point of view on your Idaho worker’s compensation case. You and your Idaho worker’s compensation attorney, want the best possible outcome for your case. This means having good health care so you can recover from your…
It seems spring as finally arrived and with hints of summer in air. Summer is a busy time for the industrial field. Many companies shutdown for a few weeks and bring on a small army of temps and contractors to get their facility back up and running smoothly. To all…
Deciding on and naming your Beneficiaries is an important part of your financial and Estate Planning. When I sit down with clients, many are surprised to learn that there are opportunities to name Beneficiaries both inside and outside of their Estate Planning. The purpose of this post is to describe…