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…
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…
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…
Idaho is a magnet for skiers. Here is a video of Pocatello native Sander Hadley doing tricks he learned at Pebble Creek, just up the road from his home as a boy. Most people would agree that if Sander gets hurt doing his back-country acrobatics, it is no one’s fault…
Someone who has suffered personal injuries in an accident is probably going through tough financial times. She may be out of work, and dealing with medical expenses. Paying a lawyer probably isn’t in the cards. Never let financial difficulties keep you from hiring a lawyer to deal with the personal…
There are a few things that you can do if your doctor and the insurance’s doctor disagree and you feel the insurance company is unreasonable, you can file a formal complaint with the Idaho Industrial Commission. It would be wise to seek the guidance of an experienced Idaho workers’…
The “slip-and-fall” case. It is the mainstay of jokes about the ambulance-chasing personal injury lawyer. The truth, though, is that the “slip-and-fall” case, and other premises liability cases, enforce a rule that is hundreds of years old: a landowner who invites the public onto his property, like a grocery store…
Often in workers’ compensation cases insurance companies require you to be present at certain medical appointments they schedule. These could be an independent medical evaluation or a function capacity evaluation. You are not responsible for the travel costs for these visits. The workers’ compensation insurance company is responsible to pay…
Traumatic brain injuries are common in car accidents, falls, and other activities. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, 2.4 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. Yet TBI is often never diagnosed or treated. People who strike their head in a minor car wreck or…
There are times where the insurance company will deny your Idaho workers’ compensation claim. To dispute this, you will need to file a complaint with the Idaho Industrial Commission. The time periods are short you cannot delay. This will start the formal legal process to bring the issue to…