FIRM NEWS

September 2, 2009 -- Moving

On September 1, 2009, Goicoechea Law Offices main office in Lewiston, Idaho, will be moved to 826 Main Street in historic downtown Lewiston. Our attorneys will continue to serve the needs of individuals in workers' compensation, personal injury, and Social Security cases.

August 5, 2009 -- Harrison v. Alliant Tech Systems / Ammunition Accessories and Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania

The lawyers at Goicoechea Law Offices represented a worker who had suffered an occupational disease, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and De Quervain's Syndrome, while working for Alliant Tech Systems (ATK) in Lewiston, Idaho. ATK is an ammunition manufacturer where the employees work long and demanding shifts on a production line -- a classic situation for the contraction of occupational disease. Despite the opinions of many doctors, including some of ATK's own doctors, ATK refused to approve surgeries that were recommended by the worker's treating doctors. The Idaho Industrial Commisson found for the injured worker and concluded that she had suffered injuries while working at ATK. The Industrial Commisson found that she was entitled to additional medical care. Read the full decision by clicking on the link above or by visiting the Idaho Industrial Commission web page at: http://www.iic.idaho.gov/decisions/2009/08_09/harrison_v_atk_alliant_techsystems.pdf

October 10, 2008 -- Zollman v. JOPO, INC., dba ZIP TRIP and Idaho State Insurance Fund

Attorneys at Goicoechea Law Offices represented an injured worker before the Industrial Commission. The worker was awarded total permanent disability benefits and. Read the full decision by clicking on the link above, or by visiting the Idaho Industrial Commission web page link at: http://www.iic.idaho.gov/legal/decisions/2008/october/zollman.pdf

October 3, 2008 -- Gregory v. Schwab Screw Machines and Liberty Northwest Ins. Co.

Goicoechea Law Offices' Lawyers represented a Claimant regarding an injury to her lumbar spine. Even though her treating doctors had recommended a surgery, her medical care and her temporary total disability benefits were denied by the insurance company. After a hearing before the Idaho Industrial Commission, the Claimant was awarded the medical treatment that her doctors had requested and she was paid for her time away from work. Read the full decision by clicking on the link above, or by visiting the Idaho Industrial Commission web page link at: http://www.iic.idaho.gov/legal/decisions/2008/october/gregory.pdf