By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney It is estimated that every day in the world there are over 320,000 births, and 250,000 deaths. One of the inescapable truths about life is that eventually we will all die. Another inescapable truth is that during our lives we accumulate and collect things that…
By Patrick N. George The baby boomers are getting older, the population of the United States is aging, and with these two facts colliding, it is becoming more and more difficult to find quality care for our elderly loved ones. It used to be that children could care for their…
Winter storms bringing record amounts of snowfall, sub-zero temperatures, freezing rain and rain have caused hundreds of slide-offs and accidents across the Treasure Valley and the state. Travel advisories and warnings were issued by the National Weather Service cautioning motorists to remain off the roadways if possible. Several city mayors…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney In my estate planning practice I am often helping individuals make plans for providing and protecting their minor children. Often though, I am working with older individuals whose children are all adults. In this circumstance my clients often feel that their estate planning is much…
By Fred J. Lewis The Idaho Workers’ Compensation Act requires that all Idaho workers’ compensation claims be adjusted by Idaho-based insurance adjusters. This includes all aspects of handling and adjusting the Idaho workers’ compensation claims, including investigation and interviews. The Idaho in-state adjusters must have full decision-making authority, which includes…
By Patrick N. George Recently a Chicago varsity high school player was killed when he struck his head on the ground even though he was wearing a helmet. A lawsuit was filed against the school board and the helmet manufacturer who, ironically, also makes helmets for the National Football League.…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney In a perfect world, parents would not need to be concerned about helping children with addictions. However, we live in a world where people are frail, and where addictions do exist. My clients often ask me how they can properly provide for a child who…
A seven-mile stretch of I-84 between Nampa and Caldwell sustained significant damage due to winter storms and harsh weather conditions. Large potholes formed on both eastbound and westbound lanes causing accidents and serious property damage to vehicles. Vehicles sustained damage when they struck the potholes. Some went out of control…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney In the course of my estate planning practice I have found that parents often have questions about how to leave property for their children. There are as many types of options available to a person in crafting their estate planning as there are people. however,…
By Fred J. Lewis In its decision, the Idaho Industrial Commission had ruled that because of the Idaho Legislature abolishing joint and several liability, an employer’s negligence was no longer an absolute bar to the exercise of its right of subrogation. The Idaho Supreme Court stated that the Commission, in…