Traffic safety affects people on the roadways, the shoulders of the road, sidewalks, and crosswalks. It does not simply concern those who are driving. Bicyclists and pedestrians are using roadways in ever increasing numbers. Accidents affect all of those who occupy the roadway including drivers, passengers, pedestrians, runners, joggers, and…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney Just recently I was reminded by a client about the need for creating incentives through estate planning for children who will survive their parents. My client came to me with some very sad stories concerning their children. Apparently the children had been noted on during…
By Fred Lewis At the oral argument, I argued on Mr. Maravilla’s behalf that Simplot’s subrogated claim was separate and apart from Mr. Maravilla’s negligence claim against IIC. The Idaho Supreme Court held there were only two claims that had been asserted in Mr Maravilla’s case. First was Mr Maravilla’s…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney As an estate planning attorney I find that my clients are often very quick to come see me after their loved one has passed away. In some instances people come to see me within a day or two So that they can get an idea…
By Patrick N. George Most everyone knows the dangers of drunk drivers or even distracted drivers. However, people generally ignore an equally pervasive problem of drowsy or sleepy drivers. A short internet search reveals studies showing that motorists who drive with less than 5 hours of sleep are approximately twice…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney The termination of an employee will be controlled by either an existing employment contract or Idaho’s “at will” doctrine. However, regardless of which of these applies to the employment relationship, it is illegal for an employer to terminate an employee in violation of public policy.…
By Fred J. Lewis On December 30, 2016, the Idaho Supreme Court gave injured workers a late Christmas gift in the form of a decision holding that employers that are negligent waive their right to reimbursement on their subrogated claim to the proceeds of a third-party settlement or verdict. In…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney In an ideal world a person who has completed their Last Will and Testament will keep the original deposited with their attorney. This makes it so easy for a family once that person passes away to get the original Last Will and Testament and to…
Idaho State Police and the Nampa Police Department report a crash involving a semi truck occurred on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at approximately 9:40 a.m. near the Garrity exit just east of milepost 38. The eastbound lanes of I-84 were completely blocked for a brief time and motorists were advised…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney Both Idaho law and applicable Federal Law require that an employer pay an employee for all hours worked. Sometimes it is clear what is considered on duty time. However, sometimes it is not. In Idaho, hours worked does not include: time to be spent by…
