Often in worker’s compensation cases there are three common experts that are used. The physician, functional capacity expert and a vocational expert. These three experts give valuable and important opinions on your case, which is why you will most likely see each one of these experts for both sides. The…
By Fred Lewis and Mckaid Sheppard Everyone likes to be knowledgeable about a subject. Ignorance is not bliss, sometimes self-education can make you over confident. I have had a few potential clients ask me questions, glean information about workers compensation law, and then never come back. They have become the…
By Fred J. Lewis and Jacey Erickson Following the council of your experienced Idaho worker’s compensation lawyer is absolutely crucial in having a positive outcome in your worker’s compensation claim. It may be the case that your attorney will advise you to take an offered settlement. This is very wise…
By Fred J. Lewis and Jacey Erickson Consistent medical treatment is an essential is critical to the success of your worker’s compensation case. Claimants (injured workers filing a worker’s compensation claim) who do not have continuous treatment for their injuries are most likely to lose their Idaho worker’s compensation case.…
By Fred J. Lewis and Mckaid Sheppard Just like with everything in life there are things that you should do and things you shouldn’t do, and workers’ compensation is no exception. There are things you can do that can either stream line your claim to favorable settlement or can send…
There are thousands of Idaho attorneys you can chose from, choosing one to represent you in your Idaho Worker’s Compensation claim can be difficult. I would like to give you some pointers in picking the right attorney. First look at their practice areas. Some attorneys get there hands into everything,…
I would like to address a scenario that happens frequently in the world of Idaho workers compensation. If you are involved in a work related injury, many insurance companies will try and settle with you for some minuscule amount of money. This is a tactic they use to save them…
Not exactly. There is a common mistaken belief that the workers’ compensation system is your only recourse if you are injured on the job. It is true that workers’ comp is usually your only recourse against your employer if you are hurt on the job. But, if you suffer personal…
If your work related injury is so severe that you have restrictions given by your doctor or your just thinks it is a bad idea for you to travel alone to the IME and you are required to have a companion accompany you for your medical treatment/condition, then yes that…
There are a few outcomes that can occur if you decide not to settle. Your medical benefits will remain available, as well as your income benefits may be resumed if you are disabled again by your work related injury. There is a possibility to the surety may settle for a…