By Fred J. Lewis and Jacey Erickson Consistent medical treatment is an essential is critical to the success of your worker’s compensation case. Claimants (injured workers filing a worker’s compensation claim) who do not have continuous treatment for their injuries are most likely to lose their Idaho worker’s compensation case.…
Sometimes the pain and disability associated with traumatic personal injury seems out of proportion to the trauma that caused it. A minor accident may cause a significant disability. In Idaho and every state, a person who negligently or intentionally causes personal injury is liable for all of the damages that…
By Fred J. Lewis and Mckaid Sheppard Just like with everything in life there are things that you should do and things you shouldn’t do, and workers’ compensation is no exception. There are things you can do that can either stream line your claim to favorable settlement or can send…
When a person is injured by a product in Idaho, it is imperative to get help from a seasoned products liability lawyer. The rules are complicated and the law is unforgiving. This article will explain some of the basics of Idaho products liability law. First, there are various claims that…
There are thousands of Idaho attorneys you can chose from, choosing one to represent you in your Idaho Worker’s Compensation claim can be difficult. I would like to give you some pointers in picking the right attorney. First look at their practice areas. Some attorneys get there hands into everything,…
I would like to address a scenario that happens frequently in the world of Idaho workers compensation. If you are involved in a work related injury, many insurance companies will try and settle with you for some minuscule amount of money. This is a tactic they use to save them…
Not exactly. There is a common mistaken belief that the workers’ compensation system is your only recourse if you are injured on the job. It is true that workers’ comp is usually your only recourse against your employer if you are hurt on the job. But, if you suffer personal…
If your work related injury is so severe that you have restrictions given by your doctor or your just thinks it is a bad idea for you to travel alone to the IME and you are required to have a companion accompany you for your medical treatment/condition, then yes that…
A moment’s carelessness with a power tool or a piece of industrial equipment can lead to horrendous injuries and a lifetime of disability. Moments of carelessness happen because people are not machines: they can be distracted, they can flinch at sudden noises, they can forget to tell a coworker that…
There are a few outcomes that can occur if you decide not to settle. Your medical benefits will remain available, as well as your income benefits may be resumed if you are disabled again by your work related injury. There is a possibility to the surety may settle for a…