By Patrick George Often the idea of an unmarked crosswalk is misunderstood or misapplied. The lack of understanding this concept can lead to tragic and even fatal accidents between vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Fortunately Idaho has specific laws to govern the responsibilities of the various users of this area of…
Augustin Rangel, a 55 year-old farmer from Caldwell, Idaho died from personal injuries he sustained when a van tried to pass two slow-moving tractors, including the one he was operating, which caused an accident on Homedale and Beet Roads in Canyon County, Idaho, on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Several other…
By Rachel Miller Your health and safety and that of your passengers and other individuals in the other car have to be first. Treat injuries and call 911 if necessary. Call the police. Officers will investigate the scene of the accident. Their report can be an important part of an…
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt Let’s suppose you own a truck, and let’s also suppose your neighbor Bill does not. One day, Bill knocks on your door and asks a favor. He just purchased a new couch, and he has no way of transporting it from the furniture store to his…
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt What if an Idaho driver suddenly loses consciousness or experiences a completely debilitating medical condition–such as a heart attack, a stroke, or a seizure–and this condition leads to a car accident? Is the driver liable for resulting damages and injuries? Under Idaho law, a person is…
By Rachel Miller Generally, no. If you are in a car accident, whether minor or severe, you can expect that the insurance company for the other driver will contact you. They will often be polite and professional and may even say that they just want to help you. They will…
By Rachel Miller Aaah. Fall. Autumn. Changing colors. Crisp air. Back to school. Fall sports – football, soccer, volleyball, cross-country. Is there anything not to love about the fall season? However, with back to school and fall sports often comes the obligatory Assumption of Risk/Release of Liability form that your…
By Patrick George One of the most confusing areas of personal injury law is the duty to mitigate that lies with every injured person. This blog will attempt to explain this responsibility. Many believe that if they didn’t cause the accident and they can prove negligence by another, they will…
By Patrick George It’s hard to imagine more distractions for driving. A few currently include email, texting, phone calls, and checking phones. Now we have a new one known as Pokemon Go. Pokemon Go is a game that people play on their cell phones as they walk, or drive, around…
By Patrick George Recently I wrote concerning bicycling and the safety that needs to be exercised when engaging in that activity. However, as has been shown by various universities, bicycling can improve your health and mental outlook on life. Exposure to the sun actually increases happiness. We seem to recognize…