{"id":4121,"date":"2016-04-14T08:06:29","date_gmt":"2016-04-14T15:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.racinelaw.net\/?p=1771"},"modified":"2016-04-14T08:06:29","modified_gmt":"2016-04-14T15:06:29","slug":"make-sure-no-gaps-medical-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racinelaw.net\/blog\/make-sure-no-gaps-medical-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Make sure there are no gaps in your medical treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Fred J. Lewis and Jacey Erickson<br \/>\nConsistent medical treatment is an essential is critical to the success of your worker\u2019s compensation case. Claimants (injured workers filing a worker&#8217;s compensation claim) who do not have continuous treatment for their injuries are most likely to lose their Idaho worker\u2019s compensation case. In LETICIA SALINAS v. OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY issued by the Idaho Industrial Commission on March 4, 2016, the Commission held that the claimant has failed to prove her current low back condition was caused in whole or in part by the industrial accident of May 5, 2011. There had been a two year gap in her treatment. If there is not a continual record of medical treatment that is consistent with the work related injury, then that leaves significant room for speculation. It is very difficult to prove that the claimant\u2019s injury was indeed work related and that they are entitled to Idaho worker\u2019s compensation benefits. The Commission went on to hold that the claimant failed to prove that she was entitled  to permanent partial impairment (PPI) and permanent partial disability (PPD). Ms. Salinas was awarded $0. Don\u2019t let this happen to you.<br \/>\nThese potential hazards can be avoided by hiring an experienced Idaho worker\u2019s compensation lawyer. They will be able to direct you to appropriate medical care who will then be able to give you the care that you deserve. The lawyer will ensure that all the records are in order, will advise and assure you during this process. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Fred J. Lewis and Jacey Erickson Consistent medical treatment is an essential is critical to the success of your worker\u2019s compensation case. Claimants (injured workers filing a worker&#8217;s compensation claim) who do not have continuous treatment for their injuries are most likely to lose their Idaho worker\u2019s compensation case. In LETICIA SALINAS v. 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