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⚠️ Idaho Workers’ Comp Alert: The Truth About “Independent” Medical Exams (IMEs)

If you’ve been injured on the job in Idaho, be cautious when an insurance company schedules an “Independent” Medical Exam (IME). Despite the name, these exams are rarely neutral. Often, they are used as a tool to justify reducing or cutting off your hard-earned benefits.

Idaho Insurance Medical Examination - IME

🩺 What You Need to Know About IMEs:

Doctor Selection: Insurance companies often hand-pick doctors who frequently side with the insurer.

The Objective: These reports are often used to minimize the extent of your injuries or claim you have reached “Maximum Medical Improvement” (MMI) prematurely.

The Risk: A single biased report can jeopardize your medical care, wage loss checks, and disability benefits.

⚖️ Why Goicoechea Law, LLC is Different We don’t just react to insurance tactics; we challenge work comp insurance companies.

How We Protect You:
✅ Aggressive Advocacy: We challenge biased IME results and ensure your voice is heard.
✅ Precedent-Setting Experience: We know the law because we help shape it at the Industrial Commission and Supreme Court level.
✅ No Upfront Fees: We work on a contingency basis—you don’t pay unless we win your case.

📞 Facing an IME in Idaho? Don’t go alone. Contact Goicoechea Law, LLC today for a FREE case review.

Click “Learn More” to protect your rights and your recovery.

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⚖️ Landmark Victory for Idaho Workers: Protecting You from Insurance Overreach

At Goicoechea Law, LLC, we don’t just practice law—we shape it. We are proud to announce a major victory in the Idaho Supreme Court case Coronado v. City of Boise, where our firm successfully fought to protect the procedural rights of injured workers across the state.

The Issue: Can an Insurance Company Sue You? For years, some employers and insurance companies tried to flip the script by initiating litigation against injured workers. They would file “complaints” to force hearings on a worker’s benefits, often using legal pressure to minimize claims or stop benefits prematurely.

The Supreme Court’s Decision: The Idaho Supreme Court agreed with our argument: Only the injured worker has the right to initiate a hearing regarding their compensation. The Court ruled that the Industrial Commission exceeded its powers by allowing employers to file these complaints.

What This Means for You: This decision is a massive shield against insurance company overreach. It ensures that: 

✅ You Control the Timeline: Insurance companies cannot “bully” you into a legal battle before you are ready. 

✅ Fair Process: The “humane purposes” of Idaho’s Workers’ Comp laws are preserved—protecting the worker, not the insurer. 

✅ Sure and Certain Relief: Your right to benefits cannot be side-tracked by aggressive employer-led litigation.

If you’ve been injured, you need an attorney who knows the law because they helped write the precedent.

📞 Contact Goicoechea Law, LLC today for a FREE review of your case. Let the firm that took the fight to the Supreme Court stand up for you.

Click “Learn More” or call now to discuss your rights.

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⚠️ Coeur d’Alene Workers’ Comp Alert: Watch Out for “Independent” Medical Exams (IMEs)!

Idaho Insurance Medical Examination - IME

If you’ve been injured at work in Coeur d’Alene, be careful when the insurance company schedules an “Independent” Medical Exam (IME). Despite the name, these exams are rarely independent — and often used to reduce or cut off your benefits.

🩺 What You Need to Know About IMEs

📌Insurance companies often hand-pick the doctors for these exams.

📌Their goal is generally to minimize your injuries and justify denying or limiting your claim.

📌One biased report can put your medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits at risk.

💪 Goicoechea Law, LLC: Protecting Injured Workers in Coeur d’Alene

✅ Local Experience: We know the tactics Idaho insurers use against workers in Coeur d’Alene and surrounding areas.

✅ Aggressive Advocacy: We challenge unfair IME results and fight for the full benefits you deserve — medical coverage, wage replacement, and permanent partial disability (PPD).

✅ You Heal, We Fight: Focus on recovery while we handle the insurance battles.

📞 Facing an IME in Coeur d’Alene?

Don’t go alone. Contact Goicoechea Law, LLC, today for a FREE case review and protect the benefits you’ve earned.

👉 Click “Learn More” to connect with us now!

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🩺 Injured in an Accident? We’re Here to Help. ⚖️

If you’ve been hurt because of someone else’s negligence — in a car crash, slip and fall, or other serious accident — you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and pain.

At Goicoechea Law, LLC, our attorneys fight for injured people across Idaho, with a focus on:

📍 Lewiston
 📍 Clarkston
 📍 Moscow
 📍 Orofino
 📍 Grangeville
 📍 Kamiah
 📍 Sandpoint
 📍 Post Falls
 📍 Coeur d’Alene

Our clients describe us as:
💬 “Caring, honest, and aggressive when it counts.”
💬 “They kept me updated and got me results.”

We handle:

  • Car and truck accidents
  • Workplace injuries
  • Slip and falls
  • Wrongful death cases
  • Dog bites and more

You focus on recovery — we’ll handle the legal fight.

📞 Call today for a free case review by a personal injury attorney.

🚧 Injured at Work? Idaho Work Injury? Here’s What to Do 🚧

If you’ve been hurt on the job in Idaho, it’s important to act fast and protect your rights.

Follow these steps to make sure your workers’ compensation claim is on the right track:

✅ Report the injury to your supervisor immediately.

✅ Ask your employer to file a Notice of Injury with the Idaho Industrial Commission.

✅ Get medical care right away—and tell the doctor exactly how the injury happened and what hurts.

✅ Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully—and don’t be afraid to ask what activities you should avoid.

🚫 Don’t sign anything from your employer, insurance, or adjusters without getting legal advice first.

If your claim is denied, delayed, or you’re feeling overwhelmed, talk to a workers’ comp attorney. At Goicoechea Law, LLC, we’re here to help injured Idaho workers understand their rights and get the benefits they deserve. 

📍 Serving workers across North Idaho: Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Lewiston, Sandpoint, Moscow & more.

📞 Call an experienced Idaho workers’ compensation lawyer for a free case review!

🚨 Injured Because of Someone Else’s Negligence? 🚨

At Goicoechea Law, LLC, we represent people throughout Idaho who’ve been injured due to the carelessness of others. If you’ve been hurt in a car crash, by a defective product, suffered a spinal or brain injury, or lost a loved one due to wrongful death, we’re here to help you fight for the compensation you deserve.

Wrecked Car
Vehicle damaged from by motor vehicle collision

Even if the injury happened on the job, you might still have a personal injury case—especially if someone outside your employer caused it. For example, if you were hit by a third-party driver while working, you could pursue a personal injury claim in addition to workers’ compensation.

And don’t assume you have no case just because you were partly at fault. Idaho’s Comparative Fault laws may still allow you to recover damages.

✅ Car Accidents
✅ Spine & Brain Injuries
✅ Drunk Driving Victims
✅ Wrongful Death
✅ Dog Bites
✅ Defective Products
✅ Trucking Accidents

📍 Serving clients throughout Idaho.

📞 Call today for a free consultation!

🌟 Seeking Compensation for an Idaho Work Injuries Against Sedgwick Insurance? 🌟

At Goicoechea Law, LLC, we are dedicated to providing expert legal assistance for work injury claims against Sedgwick. If you or a loved one has suffered a work-related injury and are struggling with Sedgwick, we may be able to help.

Why Choose Goicoechea Law?

  • 🎯 Extensive Experience: Our law office has worked extensively against Sedgwick and understands the intricacies of Idaho work injury cases. Our experience is dedicated to helping Idaho’s injured workers.
  • 🏆 Proven Track Record: Goicoechea Law has a history of securing just compensation for injured workers in Idaho.
  • 🤝 Personalized Approach: We tailor our legal strategies to each case, providing personalized attention and representation.
  • 🗣️ Open Communication: Stay informed throughout the legal process with clear communication, answers to your questions, and realistic expectations.
  • 💼 No Upfront Fees: Goicoechea Law, LLC, helps work comp claimants on a contingency fee basis, making legal representation accessible with no upfront costs.

Contact us for a free case review! Have an experienced attorney advocate for your rights and help you obtain the compensation you deserve.

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⚖️ 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

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.