By Fred Lewis and George Casper In Idaho Worker’s Compensation cases where the injury is partially caused by a third party (resulting in two separate lawsuits), there is a big misconception that one can gain a cash settlement that is larger than the actual value of the case. Some argue…
By Pat George A recent study shows that 40% of U.S. drivers will doze off while their driving at some point in their lives. This fact is frightening not just for drivers across the country, but right here in Idaho. In fact, in 2009 there were 563 car accidents due…
By: Fred Lewis and George Casper Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is a serious issue for today’s motorists. It is one of the main causes for car accidents in the United States. In 2013 alone, over 32,000 people were killed in alcohol-related car accidents. Thousands of…
By: Fred Lewis and George Casper It is widely said that there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. This statement is incorrect. There are actually three certainties in life: death, taxes, and car accidents. Ever since Henry Ford created an assembly line able mass produce his Model-T at…
Racine Olson has been representing everyday Idahoans for more than 75 years. The firm’s founder, Louis F. Racine Jr., understood well the hard work of people like you who raised this community up out of the high desert earth. “Racine” strived to ensure that the negligence and misconduct of others…
A contingency fee is a fee charged by a lawyer for his/her services that are paid to the lawyer by the client, only if the client’s case is successful or settled favorably out of court. Contingency fees are usually in the range of 25% to 40%, depending upon whether the…
Racine Olson partner Richard Hearn, M.D., prevailed both as a lawyer representing Jennie McCormack and his own challenge as an Idaho licensed physician to the constitutionality of Idaho’s laws regulated abortions. In a unanimous opinion authored by Judge Pregerson, the Ninth Circuit found that most of Idaho’s laws regulating a…
Mediation is a voluntary, informal meeting between the people involved in a disputed workers’ compensation claim. The goal of the meeting is for all sides to reach agreement on a fair solution to the dispute. A neutral Industrial Commission mediator who has experience in resolving disputes assists in mediation. The…
To begin the formal hearing process, you must file a Complaint Form with the Industrial Commission. You may obtain a copy of the Complaint Form from the Industrial Commission or your attorney. To obtain a date for your hearing, you or your attorney must file a “Request for Calendaring” with…
If you believe you are entitled to receive certain workers’ compensation benefits and are not receiving them, you should: Talk directly with your employer and your employer’s insurance company about your concerns. If your employer or your employer’s insurance company cannot help you with your questions or concerns, contact an…