By Fred J. Lewis All most all of Idaho workers’ compensation cases and disputes regarding benefits are handled by the Idaho Industrial Commission. However, in the rare circumstances where your employer intends to harm you and actually does physically harm you, this creates a basis for a civil action…
By Fred J. Lewis Most of the time the answer is yes. If there is a position or duty that can be reasonably done within the restrictions set by your physician, then you will need to go back to work and try the light duty job. However, if you are…
By Fred J. Lewis In many Idaho workers’ compensation cases the injured party doesn’t fully recover. They often have permanent injuries which corresponded to an impairment rating. These ratings are given by a physician. Insurance companies pay these benefits monthly until paid in full, but in some instances can be…
You are not responsible for any medical bills that are covered by workers’ compensation insurance company on an accepted claim; this includes 100% of medical bills – no co-payment and no deductibles. Approved Medical treatment should be billed to the workers’ compensation insurance company or the employer if self-insured. The…
By Fred J. Lewis If you are involved in a work related accident, the first thing that you should do is report the injury or disease immediately to your employer. Do not wait! You might not get better and late reported claims are often denied! Memories fade quickly. Protect…
In the circumstances that you are injured in a work related accident and your employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation but should, there are steps that you can take. Contact the Idaho Industrial Commission; they can confirm whether or not your employer has coverage or is required to have coverage. Obtain…
Idaho workman’s compensation laws protect both the employer and employee. If you are on injured on the job you are protected, regardless of whose fault it is. Whether the fault is credited to the you, a coworker, a employer, or a third party, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.…
I would like to take this time and talk a little bit about that this upcoming winter season. Here in Idaho you never know what kind of weather you are going to get. It could be nice and sunny one day and the next day a blizzard. Please be cautious.…
The thought of expensive attorney fees on top of all your other responsibilities can be discouraging. Let me put some light on this issue. I don’t get paid unless you get paid! In other types of law attorneys require hourly rates or that a retainer be paid before any…
Idaho Workers compensation law can be foreign to many people. Where to go and what direction to take can be stressful and confusing. Get help! If you had a sore tooth: you would go to a dentist. If you weren’t feeling well: you would go to a doctor. If you…