Disability, Work Injury And Personal Injury Attorneys Serving All Of Idaho
Not all serious workplace injuries are immediately visible. In some cases, internal injuries can become life-threatening before the worker even realizes they’re badly hurt. Blunt-force trauma is particularly dangerous because it can cause damage to someone’s internal...
Most people eventually notice that night driving gets harder as they older. Headlights from oncoming vehicles seem painfully bright, glare on the road worsens and it becomes increasingly difficult to see lane lines and pedestrians. Unfortunately, this is just the...
You hurt your back at work, so you filed a workers’ compensation claim. A month or so down the line, you post pictures of yourself holding a toddler at your nephew’s birthday party or cheerfully holding up a mimosa at brunch with your friends. Neither picture proves...
When you filed for Social Security Disability (SSD), you probably anticipated a lot of questions about your health. So why does the paperwork include questions about what work you’ve done and require you to describe it in excruciating detail, including how much you...
In Idaho, employers or their insurers generally have the right to decide which doctor an injured employee sees for work-related injuries. Given the advantage that offers, it could be disconcerting to suddenly be told that you need to subject yourself to an independent...
The approval process for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be long and frustrating. Those seeking these benefits need to show how their injury or illness prevents them from earning a living. Unless an SSDI recipient has a condition that is expected to be...
A spinal cord injury can have significant impacts on a person’s life, especially if they’re dealing with mobility challenges. For many, a noticeable lessening of independence and change in daily routine can be hard to deal with. In many cases, certain changes aren’t...
When employers comply with state workers’ compensation rules, they protect themselves, as well as the people they employ. Workers’ compensation protects businesses by indemnifying them from injury-related liability. If workers get hurt, they usually cannot sue their...
If you suffer a head injury in an accident, whether it is a workplace accident or a car accident, it is important to seek medical attention. Even if the injury initially seems relatively minor, keep an eye on the symptoms to see if they get worse. This could...
Not everyone with a serious medical condition necessarily qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance SSDI benefits. Applicants must show that they cannot maintain any gainful employment, not just that their medical challenges may force them to leave their...