When a person is injured by a product in Idaho, it is imperative to get help from a seasoned products liability lawyer. The rules are complicated and the law is unforgiving. This article will explain some of the basics of Idaho products liability law. First, there are various claims that…
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How do I choose my Idaho Worker’s Compensation Attorney?
There are thousands of Idaho attorneys you can chose from, choosing one to represent you in your Idaho Worker’s Compensation claim can be difficult. I would like to give you some pointers in picking the right attorney. First look at their practice areas. Some attorneys get there hands into everything,…
STOP!! Don’t Settle Your Idaho Worker’s Compensation Claim For Less
I would like to address a scenario that happens frequently in the world of Idaho workers compensation. If you are involved in a work related injury, many insurance companies will try and settle with you for some minuscule amount of money. This is a tactic they use to save them…
If I am hurt at work, is workers’ comp all I can get?
Not exactly. There is a common mistaken belief that the workers’ compensation system is your only recourse if you are injured on the job. It is true that workers’ comp is usually your only recourse against your employer if you are hurt on the job. But, if you suffer personal…
Can a companion be compensated for mileage, meals and housing?
If your work related injury is so severe that you have restrictions given by your doctor or your just thinks it is a bad idea for you to travel alone to the IME and you are required to have a companion accompany you for your medical treatment/condition, then yes that…
A moment’s carelessness …
A moment’s carelessness with a power tool or a piece of industrial equipment can lead to horrendous injuries and a lifetime of disability. Moments of carelessness happen because people are not machines: they can be distracted, they can flinch at sudden noises, they can forget to tell a coworker that…
What if I don’t settle?
There are a few outcomes that can occur if you decide not to settle. Your medical benefits will remain available, as well as your income benefits may be resumed if you are disabled again by your work related injury. There is a possibility to the surety may settle for a…
I called a lawyer and she turned me down because of a “conflict.” What did she mean?
Lawyers operate under ethical rules that prevent us from representing a client when we have a “conflict of interest.” A lawyer has a conflict of interest when there is something about the case that might prevent the lawyer from representing his client’s interests as zealously as he might. This usually…
Third-Party Liability
In some cases a third party may be found accountable for the accident that caused your work related injury. A separate claim may be made and legal action can be taken against that third party, though your employer cannot be the third party. If your receive damages against a third…
The Low-Speed Car Crash
One of the more difficult cases to prove is the personal injury case involving a low-speed car crash. A fender bender might not break any bones, but it can produce a significant jolt that, under the right circumstances, results in significant and long-lasting pain that can affect the victim’s quality…