By Fred J. Lewis For many years, Oasis Legal Financial or other similar legal funding companies have provided cash to injured workers who needed money prior to the settlement of their case. These were contingent loans that were not required to be paid back if the Idaho Workers’ Compensation claimant…
A FASTLANE (Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies) grant which was previously denied to ITD and the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho has been resubmitted to acquire funding to widen I-84 from 2 to 3 lanes between Franklin Boulevard and the underpass…
The Idaho Department of Transportation (“ITD”) launched its second annual Winter Safety Campaign “Prepare – Be Aware” to alert and educate drivers regarding safe driving during the winter months. As the first snow fell in various locations throughout the state, many accidents have been reported with injuries and fatalities. On…
By Lane V. Erickson There are many kinds of trust that can be used when completing an estate plan. These trusts can be Specifically designed to protect land, eliminate taxes, Provide some Assurance for finances into the future, for An individual who has a disability or special needs, or It…
By: T.J. Budge The Idaho Legislature recently made two important changes in Idaho law affecting homeowner’s associations (HOAs). The changes came by way of amendments to Idaho Code § 55-115. Subsections (3) and (4) were added during the 2016 Legislative Session and took effect on July 1, 2016. Subsection (3)…
When driving in winter road conditions, 511 is a public service of the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) which was designated in July 2000 by the Federal Trade Commission (FCC) to provide travelers with information about road conditions and weather via phone, the Web or by smartphone. ITD field crews provide…
By Lane Erickson, Attorney Estate planning is like people. There are really no to estate plans that are exactly alike. The reason for this is because each individual has unique needs and goals when creating their estate plan. Because of this when I am helping an individual complete their estate…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney The basic estate planning questionnaire that we provide to our clients ask questions that will allow us to determine whether they might need to use a trust in their estate planning. Not all Estates need to have a trust created. However, there are many reasons…
By Fred J. Lewis We have now had some time to reflect on the adoption of the Sixth Edition of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. There were criticisms to the Fifth Edition in that it awarded too much impairment that was actually disability. One of the…
By Fred J. Lewis In Green v. Industrial Special Indemnity Fund (Second Injury Fund), the Claimant was a sawyer who was struck by a falling tree. The Second Injury Fund appealed from the Idaho Industrial Commission’s determination that Green was totally and permanently disabled and that his disability was due…