The short answer to that questions is no. There are in some instances where the case is not that complex and an attorney may not be needed, but distinguishing between the cases that need representation and the ones that do not, can be hazy. You don’t want to find yourself…
The participants of a mediation session typically include representatives for the employee and insurer. You are not required to be represented by an attorney to participate in mediation. Blog Post Provided By: Racine Olson 201 East Center Street Pocatello, Idaho 83201 Phone: (208) 232-6101
Each worker’s compensation s case is different. Some may settle within a year of the accident and some may end up going to hearing five years later depending on the complexity of the case. This can be very frustrating for the client and even the attorney. Yes even we get…
Each mediation is conducted by a neutral Industrial Commission mediator who has experience in resolving disputes. The mediator oversees the meeting but does not give advice to the participants. Idaho Industrial Commission
Mediation is a voluntary, informal meeting between all sides to reach agreement on a fair settlement to the dispute. The Idaho Industrial Commission offers a mediation process for people involved in a workers’ compensation claim dispute. Idaho Industrial Commission
By Fred Lewis and George Casper As we have touched on in previous entries, there are times when an injured worker’s claim for worker’s compensation benefits is denied by the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company (hereafter referred to as “surety”). Many injured employees (hereafter referred to as “claimants”) wonder why…
By Fred Lewis and George Casper Here are the facts in the cases previously discussed: St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center v. Edmonson – worker’s compensation insurance providers have attempted to pay the contractually agreed they would have paid had they accepted the claimant’s injury initially. They based their argument…
No, you are not responsible for the cost of medical treatment covered by workers’ compensation on an accepted claim (in an Idaho Workers’ compensation case). Bills for approved medical treatments are sent by the medical care provider to the insurance carrier, or the employer if self-insured. Blog Post Provided By:…
By Fred Lewis and George Casper As we have touched on in previous entries, there are times when an injured worker’s claim for worker’s compensation benefits is denied by the employer’s insurance company (hereafter referred to as “surety”). Many injured employees (hereafter referred to as “claimants”) wonder why the surety…
By Fred Lewis and George Casper A Vocational Expert will be hired by the experienced Idaho workers’ compensation lawyer. The Vocational Expert will interview the injured worker and look at all of the documents related to the case as well as the injured worker’s work history and current job search.…