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Moscow Idaho Work Comp Claim?

Dangerous jobs are plentiful in North Idaho. With dangerous work, there is always a risk of a work injury.

You may be surprised to learn that according to the US Department of Labor and Bureau Statistics the top two private industry occupations with the largest number of work injuries and illnesses in 2020 are Nursing Assistants and Registered Nurses.

The Top 10 private industry occupations with the most injuries and illness in 2020 are:

1 Nursing assistants

2 Registered nurses

3 Laborers

4 Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer

5 Stockers and order fillers

6 Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

7 Retail salespersons

8 Personal care aides

9 Production workers, all other

10 General maintenance and repair workers

We help Idaho’s injured workers with benefits like medical care/bills, 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 and injury, then we may be able to help you. Contact an experienced Idaho work comp attorney now for a FREE case review by clicking “Learn more” below.

Representing injured Idahoans throughout North Idaho in: Moscow, Lewiston,  Orofino, Grangeville, Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, Sandpoint, Deary, Viola, Kendrick, Troy, Juliaetta, Bovill, Sandpoint, Orofino, Kamiah, Grangeville, and all of the surrounding communities.

Our law office 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.

Post Falls Idaho Work Injury?

Logging supports many North Idaho families but is a dangerous job that results in many Idaho work comp claims

If you’ve had an Post Falls Idaho work accident, request a FREE case review from an experienced Idaho work comp attorney. There is no obligation, so don’t risk losing your rights by putting it off.

FREE Idaho work injury case review by an experienced Idaho workers’ compensation lawyer

CALL NOW! After an Idaho work accident happens, our law office helps injured workers get the work comp benefits they deserve. Idaho workers’ compensation benefits may include medical care, wage replacement (temporary total disability or TTD), permanent partial impairment (PPI), permanent partial disability, permanent total disability, and retraining.

Call (208) 743-2313 now to see if an experienced Idaho work injury lawyer can help you.

Our law office represents injured workers throughout North Idaho – Post Falls, Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Sandpoint, Lewiston, Moscow, Orofino, Grangeville, and everywhere in between.

Our law office 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.

Idaho Work Accident? Don’t Delay!

Idahoans work hard, which means Idaho work accidents happen.

If you’ve had an Idaho work accident, get a FREE case review from an experienced Idaho work comp attorney. There is no obligation, so don’t risk losing your rights by procrastinating.

If you’ve suffered an Idaho workers’ compensation injury, CALL NOW. After an Idaho work accident happens, our law office helps injured workers get the work comp benefits they deserve. Idaho workers’ compensation benefits may include medical care, wage replacement, permanent partial impairment, permanent disability, and retraining.

Call (208) 743-2313 now to see if an experienced Idaho work injury lawyer can help you.

Our law office represents injured workers throughout North Idaho – Lewiston, Moscow, Orofino, Grangeville, Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, Sandpoint, and everywhere in between.

Our law office 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.

North Idaho Work Injury?

Idaho work injuries happen every day

Injured at work in Lewiston, Moscow, Coeur d’Alene, or anywhere else in North Idaho? Do you have questions? Get a free legal review of your Idaho workers’ compensation case.

Workers’ Compensation insurance carriers often deny or unreasonably delay benefit payments for Idaho work injuries. We help with medical bills, lost wages, impairment, permanent disability, and more.

If we take your case, you don’t owe any attorney fees unless we make a recovery.

Contact Goicoechea Law, LLC, now for your FREE case review.

Reporting a Coeur d’Alene Idaho Work Injury

What should you do if you suffer an Idaho work accident or are injured on the job in Idaho? Your actions following a work injury may make the difference between and accepted or denied workers’ compensation claim.

If you’ve suffered a work injury in Coeur d’Alene, or anywhere else in Idaho, you should do the following:

  • Report an Idaho work accident or on-the-job injury to your supervisor immediately.
  • Ask your employer to file a Notice of Injury be filed with the Idaho Industrial Commission.
  • If you need medical attention, see a doctor as soon as possible. Tell the doctor how the accident and work injury happened and where it hurts.
  • Follow your doctor’s orders – and ask about what you shouldn’t do.
  • Don’t sign anything without legal advice.
  • If your Idaho work comp claim is denied or if you are confused, contact an experienced Idaho work injury attorney for legal help.
Coeur d'Alene Idaho Workers' Compensation First Report of Injury
Idaho Workers’ Compensation Notice of Injury

By following these steps, the workers’ compensation insurance carrier is more likely to accept your claim. If your claim is denied or you have concerns about how your claim is being handled, contact us for a free case review.

Coeur d’Alene Work Injury – Maximizing Your Benefits

An Idaho work injury often leaves the injured worker with medical bills and missed work. Increased bills and lost wages often cause stress about just paying bills.

Thankfully, Idaho workers’ compensation benefits are usually available after an on-the-job injury. Benefits can include medical benefits, lost wages, permanent disability benefits, and retraining.

With work comp, you don’t have to prove that your employer did something wrong. Instead, you only have to show that the accident happened at work. Even though the Idaho work injury system is supposed to be friendly to injured workers, often the work comp insurance carrier will deny a claim.

Work Comp Denial
Denied Coeur d’Alene Work Injury Claim

Some of the best ways to maximize your benefits are to:

-Inform your employer immediately of any work injuries
-Get medical treatment immediately
-Follow up with you the work comp insurance carrier
-Contact an experienced work injury attorney if you are having difficulties

If you want to ensure you are receiving the proper benefits and want to maximize your recovery, you can contact an experienced Idaho work comp lawyer.

We help injured workers in Coeur d’Alene and throughout North Idaho.

Coeur d’Alene Work Comp Lawyer

Idaho Workers' Compensation First Report of Injury
Coeur d’Alene Idaho Workers’ Compensation – Notice of Injury

Workers are injured daily in Idaho. Once hurt at work, an injured worker is in the Idaho workers’ compensation system. Adjusters at the Idaho State Insurance Fund and other work comp insurance companies deal with workers’ compensation claims every day. This may be your first time suffering an Idaho work injury.

Level the playing field by contacting an experienced Idaho work comp lawyer. Helping Idaho’s injured workers is what we do.

Dial (208) 743-2313 for an experienced attorney to review your Idaho work comp case or learn more on our Idaho Workers’ Compensation page.

Representing injured workers in Coeur d’Alene and the surrounding communities like Hayden, Post Falls, Sandpoint, Kellogg, St. Maries, Bonners Ferry, and everywhere in between.

Injured in an Idaho Car Crash?

Wrecked Car
Idaho motor vehicle collision

Unfortunately, car crashes are a common occurrence in Idaho. Poor road conditions, winter driving, fatigue, cell phone use, and poor judgment are just a few things that can cause a motor vehicle collision.

If you’ve suffered injuries in a motor vehicle collision, an experienced attorney may be able to help. Worried about contacting an attorney? Check out our Google Reviews!

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Call (208) 743-2313 or click “Learn more” below to have your case reviewed by an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Lewiston, Moscow, Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint, Orofino, Grangeville, Kamiah, and throughout North Idaho.

Idaho Workers’ Compensation: Understanding How It Works

Idaho Workers' Compensation First Report of Injury
The First Report of Injury or Illness should be filed immediately after a work-related injury or illness.

Idaho Workers’ Compensation Attorney

If you have suffered an injury on the job, you may be asking yourself how your medical bills will be paid. Will you be paid for your time off while you recover? What if you can’t return to your usual employment? Workers’ comp is an insurance policy held by an employer to pay employees for work-related injuries or illnesses. Contacting an experienced Idaho workers’ compensation lawyer can help you determine if you are eligible to receive Idaho work comp benefits.

What if the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company Denies My Claim?

Denied Idaho Work Comp Claim
Idaho Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carriers regularly deny valid claims

There are many workers’ compensation insurance companies in the state of Idaho ( Idaho State Insurance Fund; Associated Loggers Exchange; Workers’ Compensation Exchange; Liberty Northwest Insurance; Gallagher Bassett; and more). The insurance companies are overseen by the Idaho Industrial Commission. Work comp insurance carriers deny claims for various reasons. Some denials are justified but many are unjustifiable. The Industrial Commission routinely awards attorney fees to injured workers for “unreasonable denials” of benefits. If a work comp insurance company has denied your workers’ compensation claim, or suspended benefits, you should contact an experienced Idaho workers’ compensation attorney to help determine if you are eligible for additional benefits.

What Workers’ Compensation Benefits Are Available?

The benefits available to an injured worker in Idaho vary depending on the severity and type of injury. Speaking generally, an injured worker may be entitled to:

  • Medical Benefits
  • Income Benefits (commonly referred to as temporary total disability or TTD)
  • Permanent Disability Benefits (including Permanent Partial Impairment Benefits)
  • Attorney Fees for an unreasonable denial of benefits

If you have specific questions about whether you should be receiving Idaho workers’ compensation benefits, or whether the benefits are being paid properly, you should contact an experienced Idaho work comp lawyer. You can also visit the Idaho Industrial Commission’s Benefits FAQ page for more information.

Call Now!

Idaho Workers’ Compensation claims are governed by strict deadlines. If the deadlines are missed, you will lose your rights. So, don’t delay. If you’re wondering about your workers’ compensation claim, Call (208) 743-2313 Now for a FREE case review.

Catastrophic Idaho Work Injury Results in Logger’s Death

The Idaho Statesman reported an unfortunate work accident on July 20, 2021, in the Boise National Forest that has cost a logger his life. Trevor Menter, of Council, Idaho, died in a logging accident, when a log struck him in the chest. OSHA investigated the accident and fined Menter’s employer.

David Kearns, director of OSHA’s Boise Area Office said: “Logging is well recognized as one of most dangerous industries out there, which is why it is so critically important that they really follow and ensure folks are following safe work practices.”

In addition to the OSHA fine, Menter’s employer will most likely be responsible to pay Idaho Workers’ Compensation death benefits.