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Idaho Car Accident Results in Injuries www.NorthIdahoAttorney.com

On May 7, 2012, at approximately 10:00 pm, Idaho State Police investigated a two vehicle, minor injury crash on the westbound side of Interstate 84 near milepost 2. Carla Leahy, 62, of Tucson, Arizona, was traveling west on Interstate 84 … Continue reading

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Does My Idaho Employer Have Idaho Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

How do I find out if my employer has Idaho workers’ compensation insurance? Sometimes people get hurt at work in Idaho and are not certain that there employer has workers’ compensation insurance. The easiest way to determine if your employer … Continue reading

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Idaho Trucking Accident

On January 31, 2012, around 6:30 p.m., there was a two-vehicle injury crash on US 93, in Twin Falls County, Idaho.  Charisse Stenerson, age 50 of Lynwood, WA, was traveling north on US 93 when her vehicle traveled across the … Continue reading

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How to Report an Idaho Workers’ Compensation Accident or Injury

REPORTING AN IDAHO WORK INJURY 1. Report an accident or injury to your employer or supervisor as soon as possible. 2. Ask your employer to file a Notice of Injury be filed with the Idaho Industrial Commission. If your employer … Continue reading

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Idaho – Can my Congressman/Congresswoman help me get my Social Security benefits?

Can my Congressman/Congresswoman help me get my Social Security benefits? Your local Congressional office will usually have staff that is experienced with Social Security procedures.  A “Congressional Inquiry” may help to get your case moving faster with SSA, but that inquiry will … Continue reading

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Spokane, WA Cda, ID Area – Why is there a five-month waiting period for Social Security disability benefits?

Why is there a five-month waiting period for Social Security disability benefits? Social Security assumes that working families have access to other resources to provide support during periods of short-term disabilities, including workers compensation, insurance, savings and investments. Social Security … Continue reading

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I have been receiving Social Security disability benefits for the past four years and my condition has not improved. Is there a time limit on receiving Social Security disability benefits?

I have been receiving Social Security disability benefits for the past four years and my condition has not improved. Is there a time limit on receiving Social Security disability benefits? No time limit as long as your condition keeps you … Continue reading

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Spokane, WA area – How long does it take for SSA to notify me of their decision on my disability application?

I applied for disability benefits 3 months ago and still haven’t received an answer. When should I expect to be notified of the decision?   The average and actual time it takes to process your claim may be more or … Continue reading

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Are my children entitled to social security benefits If I’m found disabled by SSA?

If I am found disabled, are my children entitled to benefits? Yes If a parent is disabled, children who are: under 19, still in high school or disabled prior to age 22 are entitled to benefits.  The benefit received by … Continue reading

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Idaho Lumber Truck Overturns on Highway 95 Blocking both lanes for 4 hours

On Thursday, November 10, 2011, at 10:00pm, the Idaho State Police investigated a one vehicle semi crash on US 95 north of Weiser.  James Johnson, 61 from Clarkston, WA, was southbound on US 95 at mile marker 93.6.  He was … Continue reading

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