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💼 Workplace Realities: Top 10 Occupations with Work Injuries in 2020 💼

📊 According to the US Department of Labor and Bureau of Statistics, the private industry occupations that experienced the highest number of work injuries and illnesses in 2020 might surprise you. Here are the top 10:

1️⃣ Nursing Assistants

2️⃣ Registered Nurses

3️⃣ Laborers

4️⃣ Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer

5️⃣ Stockers and Order Fillers

6️⃣ Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

7️⃣ Retail Salespersons

8️⃣ Personal Care Aides

9️⃣ Production Workers, All Other

🔟 General Maintenance and Repair Workers

💪 How Our Law Office Helps Idaho’s Injured Workers: We understand that accidents happen, and we’re here to support Idaho’s injured workers. Our dedicated legal team assists with various workers’ compensation benefits, including medical care, lost wages (temporary total disability or TTD), permanent partial impairment (PPI), permanent partial disability, permanent total disability, and all other Idaho workers’ compensation benefits.

🚑 If You’ve Suffered an Idaho Workers’ Compensation Accident: If you’ve experienced a work-related injury in Idaho, we may be able to help. Contact our experienced Idaho work comp attorneys now for a FREE case review by completing the form submission below.

🗺️ Representing Injured Idahoans Throughout North Idaho: Our law office proudly represents injured workers in Moscow, Lewiston, Orofino, Grangeville, Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, Sandpoint, Deary, Viola, Kendrick, Troy, Juliaetta, Bovill, Kamiah, and all surrounding communities.

⚖️ Handling Cases Before the Idaho Industrial Commission: Our experienced team handles cases before the Idaho Industrial Commission against all Idaho workers’ compensation insurance carriers, including Idaho State Insurance Fund, Associated Loggers Exchange, Workers’ Compensation Exchange, Liberty Northwest Insurance, Gallagher Bassett, and more.

🔗 Learn more: Contact Us for a FREE Case Review by calling 208.743.2313 or completing the form submission below.

Empower yourself with knowledge and take the first step towards securing your rights. We’re here to navigate the legal complexities and advocate for you. #IdahoWorkersComp #IdahoAttorney

⚖️ Your Guide to Filing an Idaho Work Comp Claim ⚖️

Filing an Idaho workers’ compensation claim can be complex, but at Goicoechea Law, LLC, we’re here to help. If you’ve suffered an Idaho work injury:

📝 Step 1: Report Your Injury Immediately

  • Notify your employer about the injury as soon as possible. Timely reporting is crucial for a successful claim.

🏥 Step 2: Seek Medical Attention

  • Prioritize your health and seek immediate medical attention. Document all medical interactions, treatments, and prescriptions.

🏥 Step 3: Tell your medical provider that your injury or disease is work-related.

  • It’s important that your doctor know and document that your injury or disease is a result of a work accident or exposure.

📑 Step 4: Document Everything

  • Keep a detailed record of the incident, including the date, time, location, and any witnesses. Take photographs if applicable.

📋 Step 5: Complete the Necessary Forms

  • Work with your employer to complete the required workers’ compensation forms promptly. We can assist you in ensuring all documentation is accurate and thorough.

⚖️ Step 6: Follow Legal Guidelines

  • Adhere to Idaho’s legal guidelines for workers’ compensation claims. Seek help from experienced workers’ compensation attorneys if you need help.

🌟 Why Choose Goicoechea Law, LLC?

  • Local Expertise: We understand Idaho’s unique laws and regulations.
  • Compassionate Advocacy: Your well-being is our priority.
  • Proven Success: Years of successfully representing Idaho’s injured workers.

📞 Contact Us Today: Call 208.743.2313. Don’t face the complexities of an Idaho workers’ compensation claim alone. Contact our experienced Idaho workers’ compensation lawyers today for a FREE case review. We’re here to fight for your rights and secure the compensation you deserve.

Our law office handles Idaho workers’ compensation cases before the Idaho Industrial Commission against the State Insurance Fund (SIF), Work Comp Exchange, Liberty Mutual, Associated Loggers Exchange, Sedgwick, Gallagher Bassett, and more.

We represent injured workers throughout North Idaho in communities like Lewiston, Moscow, Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Hayden Lake, Kellogg, St Maries, Kendrick, Juliaetta, Deary, Orofino, Grangeville, Kamiah, Kooskia, Nez Perce, and everywhere in between.

⚖️ Navigating the Pitfalls: The Dangers of an IME – Independent Medical Exam – in Idaho Workers’ Compensation Cases ⚖️

Idaho Insurance Medical Examination - IME

🌐 Understanding Insurance Medical Exams:

IMEs – called Independent Medical Examinations by insurance adjusters – are often requested by Idaho workers’ compensation insurance companies to assess the extent of a claimant’s injuries. These examinations are anything but independent. While they may seem routine, it’s crucial to recognize their potential risks.

🚫 The Risks You Face:

  1. Biased Assessments: IMEs in Idaho are generally conducted by physicians chosen and compensated by the insurance company, often leading to biased evaluations.
  2. Limited Examination Time: IME physicians may have time constraints, compromising the thoroughness of their assessments. It is not uncommon for injured workers to report exams of 10 minutes or less.
  3. Discrepancies with Your Treating Physician: IME reports may conflict with the diagnoses and treatment plans provided by your trusted healthcare professionals.
  4. Exclusion of Non-Visible Injuries: IMEs may focus primarily on visible injuries, often referred to as objective evidence, potentially overlooking pain, psychological distress, or other non-visible conditions.
  5. Impact on Compensation: A negative IME report could be used to dispute your claim or reduce the compensation you rightfully deserve.

⚠️ How We Can Help:

At Goicoechea Law, LLC, our Idaho work comp attorneys are dedicated to navigating the complexities of workers’ compensation cases. Our experienced lawyers work diligently to protect your rights, fighting for a fair assessment of your injuries.

🤝 Our Approach:

  1. Thorough Case Preparation: We prepare injured workers for IMEs, ensuring the best outcome possible.
  2. Expert Testimony: We often engage medical experts to provide professional opinions that support your case and dispute the insurance medical examiners opinions.
  3. Legal Advocacy: Our attorneys skillfully advocate on your behalf, challenging biased assessments and safeguarding your rights.

📞 Contact Us Today:

If you are facing an IME or have concerns about the impartiality of the Idaho workers’ compensation process, reach out to our experienced legal team for guidance. Your case and fighting for fair compensation are our priorities.

Remember, you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone. Let Goicoechea Law, LLC, be your trusted partner in getting the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve. #IdahoWorkersComp #IMEAwareness #LegalAdvocacy

Orofino Idaho Work Injury?

Have you been injured on the job in Orofino or one of the surrounding communities like Pierce, Weippe, Peck, etc?

Idaho work accidents happen. If you have suffered an Idaho work injury, Idaho law provides for workers’ compensation benefits. Depending on the severity of the injury, Idaho work comp benefits can include:

-Payment for medical bills

-Payment for lost wages, called temporary total disability benefits

-Compensation for permanent injury to your body, called permanent partial impairment

-Disability payments if you cannot return to your job or have permanent restrictions

-Retraining

If you or someone you know has suffered a work injury, and you want to know more about your rights, contact an experienced Idaho workers’ compensation attorney for a FREE case review.

We represent injured workers in all phases of a work injury case, from filing the Notice of Injury to arguing in front of the Supreme Court of the State of Idaho.

Our attorney represent injured workers in Orofino and throughout North Idaho – Lewiston, Moscow, Deary, Juliaetta, Kendrick, Nez Perce, Cottonwood, Grangeville, Kamiah, Post Falls, Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint, and more.

Post Falls Idaho Workers’ Compensation Claim

Have you suffered a work-related accident and injury in Post Falls? Don’t delay! Our law office speaks with injured workers regularly who delayed reporting their work injury because an employer discouraged reporting the injury, or the injured worker thought they’d get better. Often injured workers who delay pursuing their claim lose their rights under Idaho work comp laws.

Work injuries can happen to anyone - especially in physical employment

If you’ve suffered an Idaho work accident and injury, you should:

-Tell your employer immediately.

-Seek medical care, and be sure to tell the medical provider that your injury is work-related. -Help your employer fill out a first report of injury.

-Contact your employer’s workers’ compensation carrier.

-You can also contact the Idaho Industrial Commission.

Unfortunately, the steps listed above are often insufficient to obtain the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve.

If you’ve suffered an Idaho work comp injury, you may not have received the benefits you’re entitled to. Contact an experienced Idaho work injury lawyer now for a FREE case review by submitting your information below or call Goicoechea Law, LLC, at 208.743.2313.

Our attorneys represent injured workers throughout North Idaho in Post Falls, Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint, Hayden, Bonners Ferry, Kellogg, St Maries, Wallace, and everywhere in between.

We handle claims against all Idaho workers’ compensation insurance carriers, including: Idaho State Insurance Fund; Associated Loggers Exchange; Liberty Mutual; Gallagher Bassett; Work Comp Exchange; Intermountain Claims; Travelers; and more.

Denied Moscow Idaho Workers’ Compensation Claim?

A serious work accident usually causes physical injury and financial trouble. Medical bills, lost wages, and time spent at doctors’ appointments literally add insult to your work injury.

Idaho’s workers’ compensation system should provide sure and certain relief to Idaho’s injured workers. Work comp payments may include time loss benefits, medical benefits, disability benefits, and even retraining. Many injured workers, however, are denied workers’ compensation benefits and don’t get the help they need.

If you’ve suffered an Idaho work comp injury and don’t feel the insurance company or your employer are helping like they should, contact Goicoechea Law, LLC, to see if our attorneys can help.

Click “Learn more” below for a FREE case review.

Representing injured workers throughout North Idaho, including: Moscow; Lewiston; Orofino; Kamiah; Grangeville; Cottonwood; Coeur d’Alene; Post Falls; Hayden; Sandpoint; Bonners Ferry; and everywhere in between.

Denied Moscow Idaho Workers’ Compensation Claim?

A serious work accident usually causes physical injury and financial trouble. Medical bills, lost wages, and time spent at doctors’ appointments literally add insult to your work injury.

Idaho’s workers’ compensation system should provide sure and certain relief to Idaho’s injured workers. Work comp payments may include time loss benefits, medical benefits, disability benefits, and even retraining. Many injured workers, however, are denied workers’ compensation benefits and don’t get the help they need.

If you’ve suffered an Idaho work comp injury and don’t feel the insurance company or your employer are helping like they should, contact Goicoechea Law, LLC, to see if our attorneys can help.

Click “Learn more” below for a FREE case review.

Representing injured workers throughout North Idaho, including: Moscow; Lewiston; Orofino; Kamiah; Grangeville; Cottonwood; Coeur d’Alene; Post Falls; Hayden; Sandpoint; Bonners Ferry; and everywhere in between.

Coeur d’Alene Work Injury Lawyer

Injured Idaho workers often call our office complaining that their employer wouldn’t file a work injury claim with the Idaho Industrial Commission or the workers’ compensation insurance carrier. An employer that won’t file a Notice of Injury may be an employer that will make your Idaho workers’ compensation claim more difficult than it should be. It could even result in denied claim.

If you’ve suffered an Idaho work accident, and your employer won’t file a claim, The Idaho Industrial Commission recommends: “Contact the Industrial Commission immediately to report this activity and to request a First Report of Injury form. Completely filling out and filing the First Report of Injury with the Commission will register your claim.”

You can also contact an experienced Idaho workers’ compensation attorney regarding your work injury to learn your rights and see if need legal help.

At Goicoechea Law, LLC, we help Idaho’s injured workers in all phases of the work injury process – from filing the notice of injury to taking your case to the Idaho Supreme Court. If you’ve suffered an Idaho work comp injury and you’re not sure of your rights, contact an experienced Idaho workers’ compensation lawyer to request a FREE case review.

Call 208-743-2313 now or submit your information below.

Helping injured workers from Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Sandpoint, Hayden Lake and everywhere in between.

Lewiston Idaho Work Injury – Independent Medical Examination?

If you’ve been hurt at work in Idaho, the work comp insurance company may schedule you for an “independent medical evaluation” or IME.

There is nothing independent about the medical evaluation. It is more of an insurance medical evaluation. The doctor will be hand-picked by the insurance company.

If your Idaho workers compensation insurance adjuster schedules you for an “insurance medical evaluation,” then your compensation and medical benefits may be terminated.

Insurance company doctors often focus on pre-existing conditions, prior injuries, or say that injuries you feel were caused by your Idaho work unjury are unrelated to the Idaho work accident.

Our attorneys are familiar with most of the doctors in Idaho hired by workers compensation insurance carriers. If you have lost your Idaho workers compensation benefits because of an insurance medical evaluation, or if you have been scheduled for an insurance medical evaluation, contact an experienced Idaho workers compensation attorney to help protect your rights.

Our lawyers offer a FREE case review. Call 208-743-2313 now or submit information below.

Representing injured Idaho workers in North Idaho in communities like Lewiston, Moscow, Coeur d’Alene, Post falls, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Rathdrum, Kellogg, Deary, Juliaetta, Orofino, Kamiah, Grangeville, Cottonwood, and everywhere in between.

We handle claims against all Idaho work injury insurance companies: Idaho State Insurance Fund; Work Comp Exchange; Associated Loggers Exchange; Intermountain Claims; Gallagher Bassett; and more.

Coeur d’Alene Idaho Work Injury Attorney

Lost Wages and Temporary Total Disability Benefits

Idahoans work hard and often in occupations and professions that involve considerable risk. Work accidents happen and so do Idaho work injuries.

As an Idaho worker who has suffered a work injury, you may be entitled to payment for lost wages while you are unable to work or have doctor-imposed restrictions because of an work-related accident. Your temporary total disability (TTD) or temporary partial disability (TPD) payments will be determined by your pre-injury wage and are impacted by any income you earn following your work injury.

If you’ve suffered an Idaho workers’ compensation accident and injury and are losing wages, you probably have questions. Don’t let your questions go unanswered.

Get a FREE Case Review

Contact an experienced Idaho work comp lawyer now for a FREE case review. Call us at (208) 743-2313 or submit your information below.

We help Idaho’s injured workers through all phases of on Idaho work injury claim. We can assist with medical benefits, time loss benefits, disability benefits, and more. Whether the work comp insurance company is the State Insurance Fund, Associated Loggers Exchange, Work Comp Exchange, or any other workers’ compensation insurance carrier, we may be able to help.

Our work accident lawyers represent injured workers throughout North Idaho in Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Sandpoint, Moscow, Lewiston, Orofino, Pierce, Weippe, Kamiah, Kooskia, Grangeville, Cottonwood, Deary, Kendrick, Potlatch, St. Maries, and everywhere in between.