North Idaho Attorney

Does My Idaho Employer Have Idaho Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

GLO — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:33:34 +0000

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 is insured is to visit the Idaho Industrial Commission website’s Employers’ Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage Verification system online. Or you can contact the Industrial Commission Compliance Department at (208)334-6000 or toll free at (800) 950-2110.

If you have been hurt on the job in Idaho, whether your employer is insured or not, you may benefit from the assistance of an experienced Idaho Workers’ Compensation Attorney.

Idaho Trucking Accident

GLO — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:35:22 +0000

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 center line into southbound traffic. Stenerson’s vehicle collided with a Freightliner semi truck. The truck was driven by Douglas Lunstad, age 37 of Fairview, MT. Stenerson’s vehicle rolled over and came to rest on the west shoulder of the road. Stenerson was transported by ground ambulance to Saint Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls, ID.

Southbound traffic was blocked for approximately one hour during the investigation. Both occupants were wearing seatbelts. It is unknown if alcohol was a factor in the crash.

How to Report an Idaho Workers’ Compensation Accident or Injury

GLO — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:13:50 +0000

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 refuses to file a Notice of Injury, contact the Idaho Industrial Commission or an Idaho Workers’ Compensation attorney immediately to file a First Report of Injury or Illness.

3. If you need medical attention, see a doctor as soon as possible. Tell the doctor about your symptoms and how and when the the work injury occurred.

4. Follow your doctor’s orders. Be sure to abide by any work restrictions or orders that take you off of work.

5. Don’t sign anything without legal advice.

6. If your Idaho work comp claim is denied or if you are confused, see an attorney.

Call an Idaho Workers’ Compensation Attorney now for a free consultation: (800) 255-4134

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

GLO — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:37:09 +0000

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 have no impact on the outcome of the case.

Call us for help on your disability case! 1-800-255-4134

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

GLO — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:47:39 +0000

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 Disability is designed to provide continuing income to you and your family only when you are unable to do so on a long-term basis. Benefits continue as long as you remain disabled.

Call us for help on your disability case! 1-800-255-4134

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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?

GLO — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:21:28 +0000

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 from working below substantial gainful activity. But, your case may be reviewed periodically by SSA to see whether there has been any improvement in your condition and whether you are still eligible for benefits. If you are still eligible when you reach 65, your disability benefits will be automatically converted to retirement benefits.

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

GLO — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:19:09 +0000

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 less based on:

¨ The state you live in

¨ The nature of your disability

¨ How quickly Social Security can obtain medical evidence from your doctor or other medical source

¨ Whether it is necessary to send you for a medical examination

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

GLO — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:09:18 +0000

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 a dependent child is limited to 50% of the parent’s monthly benefit.

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

GLO — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:13:28 +0000

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 driving a semi tractor and trailer that was loaded with lumber. Johnson came around the curve at Mann’s Creek Store where he was confronted with several head of cattle in the roadway. As he swerved to miss the cattle, the load shifted and the truck and trailer overturned spilling the lumber in the roadway. The tractor turned on its side and the trailer flipped on its top coming to rest in the middle of the road blocking both lanes. Both lanes were blocked for four hours to allow crews to upright and remove the semi.
The crash is under investigation

If you have been injured due to the negligence of another, call us! 1-800-255-4134

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Spokane, Wa Cda, Id : Can alcohol and drug addicts really get Social Security Disability Benefits?

GLO — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:26:42 +0000

Can alcohol and drug addicts really get Social Security Disability benefits?

Not anymore. Congress has now prohibited Social Security from paying benefits on the basis of drug addiction or alcoholism. In a nutshell, the law states that if SSA determines that the claimant is disabled but that the drug abuse or alcoholism (DA&A) is a contributing and material factor to the claimant’s disability determination, the claimant cannot be found disabled and receive benefits. Put into simple terms, this means that the disability would not be there if the person did not abuse alcohol and/or drugs, and if the claimant stopped drinking alcohol or abusing illegal drugs, he/she would no longer be disabled. If an alcoholic or drug addict becomes disabled for reasons other than their addiction, they can become eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. For example if you have a severe back impairment, involving multiple surgeries before you were finally diagnosed with failed back syndrome, it would be silly if Social Security could find that if you stopped drinking or using drugs you would no longer be disabled from your back impairment.

However if you have only have mental impairments, you will probably lose your case. This is because most psychiatrists and psychologists would consider your primary problem to be addiction-related. They would have to be able to examine you after a period of sobriety of over a month before they could reach an opinion as to what your diagnosis would be. Often when a person can stay clean for a few months and your doctor can evaluate you both in a clean state and when under the influence, it is not surprising the doctor often notes great improvement in mental functioning after a period of sobriety. For example, alcohol is a depressant. Your alleged impairment is Major Depressive disorder. It is logical that drinking alcohol will make your condition worse.

Any mention of drug addiction or alcoholism in your medical or social security records or at your hearing is highly detrimental to your claim. You should stay away from illegal drugs and alcohol consumption altogether and get treatment.

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