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.…
A pedestrian or bicyclist who is struck and injured by a car, truck, bus, train or other vehicle has the same right to seek financial compensation as any other injured person. Indeed, it is often more necessary given that accidents sustained by a pedestrian or cyclist are often more serious…
A catastrophic injury permanently prevents a person from performing any gainful work. A person suffering from a catastrophic injury is usually left with permanent disabilities for the rest of his/her life. Catastrophic injuries are of such a nature that they leave serious, long-term effects on the victim. They commonly result…
The weather is warming up and by the end of this month will likely reach over 80 degrees. With warm weather comes the use of numerous types of motorcycles and other such open vehicles. Unfortunately, drivers do not watch for these types of vehicles the way they should. However, with…
A herniated disc (also referred to as a slipped disc) can occur in people of any age, although most people who receive herniated discs are in their 30’s and 40s’s. A herniated disc can be caused from daily wear and tear, however, it is also a common injury caused in…
Sometimes the pain and disability associated with traumatic personal injury seems out of proportion to the trauma that caused it. A minor accident may cause a significant disability. In Idaho and every state, a person who negligently or intentionally causes personal injury is liable for all of the damages that…
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…
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…
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…
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…