Disability, Work Injury And Personal Injury Attorneys Serving All Of Idaho
If your teen recently started their first summer job, you’re likely happy that they’re keeping busy, earning some money and taking an important step toward adulthood. You’re probably not especially concerned that they’ll be injured – particularly if they’re working...
Speed is often viewed as a measure of productivity in meat and poultry processing facilities. However, when production lines move too quickly, worker safety can suffer. Employees in meat processing plants perform physically demanding, repetitive tasks while working...
Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that young drivers have a very high risk of being involved in serious accidents. For example, drivers between 16 and 19 years old have one of the highest fatal accident rates of any age group. These...
Many SSDI claims center around physical disabilities. These physical limitations could make it impossible for a person to work in their chosen career. They are seeking benefits because the physical issues may be long-term, such as a spinal cord injury that will cause...
Drivers are widely taught about the safe following distance. This starts during the initial training and continues with the popularized recommendation of the three-second rule. With this rule, when the car ahead passes a stationary object, the following car should...
Being approved for workers’ compensation benefits is always a relief if you’ve been injured on the job. However, that initial approval may not be the end of your battles. For example, what if something aggravates that initial injury and additional medical treatment...
Working in construction often entails performing arduous physical labor in a relatively hazardous environment. Even the equipment intended to increase efficiency and reduce physical demands can be a source of risk. The heavy equipment and power tools frequently...
Slip-and-falls and tripping incidents are among the most common sources of workplace injuries. Same-level falls can leave professionals in need of medical care. The injuries they sustain when they fall may interfere with their ability to perform job functions....
Of all the injuries one can suffer, severe burns have one of the highest potentials to inflict permanent psychological distress. When those burns cause facial disfigurement, it is almost impossible to not be mentally affected by their appearance after the accident....
Applying for Social Security disability benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when health challenges already limit daily life. Many people begin the process without fully understanding how eligibility and approval decisions are made. Learning the basics early can...