Idaho Falls and Workplace Injuries

In case you are injured on the job you might be eligible for worker's compensation benefits. You need to first seek medical care for your injury, and then quickly notify your employer. You could be entitled to four types of worker's compensation benefits. Let Thomsen Holman Wheiler PLLC help with any legal issues for Idaho Falls Workplace Injuries.


The very first is medical benefits. Your employer's insurance company should pay all costs of reasonable medical or chiropractic care caused by your injury, for as long as it requires to get you well. This consists of physical therapy and medication.



The second kind of benefit is the temporary total disability benefit or TTD. This is an income replacement which takes over after a five day waiting period. It is meant to compensate you for lost income while you are healing from your injury. The TTD benefit will often pay you about two-thirds of what you had been earning before your injury. The TTD benefit will carry on until your doctor releases you to go back to work.



The third form of benefit is the impairment benefit. If your injury leads to loss of bodily function, like a decreased capacity to lift heavy weights, a loss of range of motion or the like, then you'll be eligible for a cash award. The amount of the award will be based upon the seriousness of your impairment. A doctor determines the severity of the impairment.



The fourth form of benefit is the disability award. If your impairment produces a loss of opportunity to earn income, then this loss can be compensated by a disability award. The amount of the disability award is determined by a number of factors, including the degree of impairment, your education and job skills, and the accessibility to employment in your area. A THW Law attorney can assist you to receive a disability evaluation and disability award.



Worker's compensation is a complex area of the law, but THW Law can help. If you've been injured on the job and are worried about your rights, contact Thomsen Holman Wheiler PLLC for a free consultation. We will explain your rights and options.