The speed limit on several portions of the interstate system in Idaho is as high as 80 mph. Said otherwise, in those 80 mph sections, motor vehicles that travel at that speed are traveling at 117 ft./s. That is fast. Scattered throughout the interstate are little “lanes” across the median,…
A Personal Representative is an individual selected by you and identified in your Last Will and Testament. The role of a Personal Representative is to administer your estate and distribute your assets according to your wishes upon your death. It sounds easy, but often it is not. When you pass,…
I have clients get frustrated and upset with how long their Idaho worker’s compensation case is taking. They see it cut and dried and should get compensation for their injuries. However, the Idaho worker’s compensation system is much more concerned for getting the case done right through a sometimes inefficient…
Unfortunately, not all drivers are responsible; some drink and drive or are otherwise impaired. Drunk drivers are not just out there on the weekend. You can find them on the roads at any time, day or night. You must remain vigilant in order to avoid such drivers. How can you…
Losing a loved one is difficult. Grieving with your loss while trying to navigate the probate process alone is more than most people can cope with. For this reason, most people hire an attorney to help them through probate which is the collection and management of all assets; paying debts…
We all know that person that seems to get hurt every other month. They can be adrenaline seeking junkies, extreme sports fanatics, a clumsy friend or just an unlucky person. I have represented many of these people over my years as an Idaho worker’s compensation attorney. I have had clients…
May 16, 2016. The Idaho Department of Lands has issued a preliminary order approving an encroachment permit for a client who installed rip rap and a boat ramp adjacent to Bear Lake, Idaho. The application was aggressively opposed by a neighboring landowner. However, after a two day trial, the Department…
Have you ever thought to yourself, “Do I need a will?” While we are young, all of us tend to think that we are invincible. We feel strong, healthy and full of life. Because of this, we put off the thoughts of death and Estate Planning. This is stuff only…
Our firm has a varied, injury based practice. We handle workers compensation claims, automobile accidents, trip and fall accidents, products liability claims and brain injury claims An individual is struck and permanently disabled by an automobile on the job may well have several claims to bring: a Worker’s Compensation claim,…
Tired drivers cause accidents. We have all seen it, and we may have done it ourselves. A tired driver may fall asleep at the wheel. Or he may just lose focus for an instant and make a wrong decision. Drowsiness can impair a driver’s reaction time and even his vision.…