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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.

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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.

Idaho Workers’ Compensation – Case Closed

Idaho workers’ compensation claims adjusters often tell injured workers that a claim is closed. The worker hangs her head and believes the work comp claims examiner.

At Goicoechea Law, LLC, our attorneys regularly speak with injured workers who have been told their claim was closed. In reality, the claim is not closed, but the workers’ compensation insurance carrier does not want to pay anymore.

If you have been told your Idaho work injury claim is closed, but you’re still having problems, contact an experienced Idaho work comp lawyer for a FREE case review.

We help injured workers get the benefits they deserve – including lost wages (TTD), medical benefits, permanent partial impairment (PPI), disability benefits, and more.

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.

Idaho Peace Officer or Detention Officer Work Injury?

In Idaho peace officers and detention officers injured on the job are entitled to special protections under the Peace Officer and Detention Officer Temporary Disability Act. Some employers don’t know about Idaho’s peace officer and detention officer disability act, while other employers simply ignore it.

If you are an Idaho peace officer or Detention officer, and you’ve been injured on the job, you may not be receiving the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve.

Contact an experienced workers’ compensation attorney now for a FREE case review and to find out if you are being properly compensated for your work injury.

At Goicoechea Law, LLC, we represent injured workers throughout North Idaho, from Riggins to the Canadian border in towns and cities like Lewiston, Moscow, Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Sandpoint, St Maries, Kellogg, Potlatch, Deary, Juliaetta, Kendrick, Orofino, Pierce, Weippe, Kamiah, Grangeville, Nez Perce, and everywhere in between.

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.

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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.

Injured in an Idaho Car Crash?

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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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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.