By Fred Lewis and George Casper An FCE is a one or two day test where a Physical Therapist puts the injured worker through a series of lifting exercises in order to test his or her ability to exert force in any kind of way. The PT also has the…
By Fred Lewis and George Casper This post is part two of a two-part blog explaining the basic steps in a worker’s compensation case. Part one focused on the benefits injured workers entitled to by law. Part two will focus on the benefits an injured worker can receive in excess…
By: Fred Lewis and George Casper Workers’ Compensation is a system of insurance that pays an employee that cannot work because he or she has been injured while working. Workers’ Compensation can have very complicated medical and legal issues depending on the severity of the workers’ injuries and other factors.…
By Fred Lewis and George Casper This post is relatively simple to comprehend: The Idaho Industrial Commission has the exclusive right and duty to assess fault in cases that are tied to worker’s compensation claim. There are many previous cases and many entries in the Idaho Code that highlight this…
By Fred Lewis and Gorge Casper Determining the payout of a Idaho workers’ compensation cases that occur at work and are the result of negligence by a third party can be very complicated. Cases where a third party is responsible for the injury suffered by the worker are generally severe.…
By Fred Lewis and George Casper In Idaho Worker’s Compensation cases where the injury is partially caused by a third party (resulting in two separate lawsuits), there is a big misconception that one can gain a cash settlement that is larger than the actual value of the case. Some argue…
Mediation is a voluntary, informal meeting between the people involved in a disputed workers’ compensation claim. The goal of the meeting is for all sides to reach agreement on a fair solution to the dispute. A neutral Industrial Commission mediator who has experience in resolving disputes assists in mediation. The…
To begin the formal hearing process, you must file a Complaint Form with the Industrial Commission. You may obtain a copy of the Complaint Form from the Industrial Commission or your attorney. To obtain a date for your hearing, you or your attorney must file a “Request for Calendaring” with…
If you believe you are entitled to receive certain workers’ compensation benefits and are not receiving them, you should: Talk directly with your employer and your employer’s insurance company about your concerns. If your employer or your employer’s insurance company cannot help you with your questions or concerns, contact an…
You may generally expect to receive your first check within twenty-eight days of the injury, unless you have been notified that the claim was denied or is being investigated. Contact the insurance company to determine exactly when benefits checks are issued. Idaho Industrial Commission Blog Post Provided By: Racine…