The third is being rude or demanding. Many people don’t think about this, but your attitude can change everything. A work injury will turn your world upside down. You are going to be upset. You are going to be angry at times during the process. However, if you go into…
The second is stating you are better before you actually are. Times can be hard. Financial peace is a factor on everyone’s mind. If you are injured at work, you often want to get back as soon as possible. You know that the longer you stay off work, the higher…
By Fred Lewis and Mckaid Shepard Worker’s compensation cases are all about getting you fair compensation. There are ways you can really hurt your own claim. Don’t do it! There are three things that you should avoid in relationship to your worker’s compensation claim. The first is inconsistency. Your creditability…
By Fred Lewis and Mckaid Shepard Let’s first talk about yours and your attorney’s point of view on your Idaho worker’s compensation case. You and your Idaho worker’s compensation attorney, want the best possible outcome for your case. This means having good health care so you can recover from your…
It seems spring as finally arrived and with hints of summer in air. Summer is a busy time for the industrial field. Many companies shutdown for a few weeks and bring on a small army of temps and contractors to get their facility back up and running smoothly. To all…
I have clients get frustrated and upset with how long their Idaho worker’s compensation case is taking. They see it cut and dried and should get compensation for their injuries. However, the Idaho worker’s compensation system is much more concerned for getting the case done right through a sometimes inefficient…
We all know that person that seems to get hurt every other month. They can be adrenaline seeking junkies, extreme sports fanatics, a clumsy friend or just an unlucky person. I have represented many of these people over my years as an Idaho worker’s compensation attorney. I have had clients…
Our firm has a varied, injury based practice. We handle workers compensation claims, automobile accidents, trip and fall accidents, products liability claims and brain injury claims An individual is struck and permanently disabled by an automobile on the job may well have several claims to bring: a Worker’s Compensation claim,…
The last expert typically involved in a worker’s compensation case is the vocational expert. These are individuals that are trained in evaluating a earning capacity, wage loss and geographical work availability. I’m sure by now you get where I’m going. Two sides usually means there will be two reports, which…
The functional capacity expert is the next expert. Usually this is a physical therapist that will put you through various tests to determine your work ability and restrictions. As with the case of the physicians, often there will be a functional capacity evaluation on your side and on the insurance…