By Patrick N. George Recently a Chicago varsity high school player was killed when he struck his head on the ground even though he was wearing a helmet. A lawsuit was filed against the school board and the helmet manufacturer who, ironically, also makes helmets for the National Football League.…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney In a perfect world, parents would not need to be concerned about helping children with addictions. However, we live in a world where people are frail, and where addictions do exist. My clients often ask me how they can properly provide for a child who…
A seven-mile stretch of I-84 between Nampa and Caldwell sustained significant damage due to winter storms and harsh weather conditions. Large potholes formed on both eastbound and westbound lanes causing accidents and serious property damage to vehicles. Vehicles sustained damage when they struck the potholes. Some went out of control…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney In the course of my estate planning practice I have found that parents often have questions about how to leave property for their children. There are as many types of options available to a person in crafting their estate planning as there are people. however,…
By Fred J. Lewis In its decision, the Idaho Industrial Commission had ruled that because of the Idaho Legislature abolishing joint and several liability, an employer’s negligence was no longer an absolute bar to the exercise of its right of subrogation. The Idaho Supreme Court stated that the Commission, in…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney Estate planning is a great process that can be used by a parent to create a customized plan in providing for their special needs child. A person with special needs is an individual who has either a mental or physical handicap or disability that limits…
Traffic safety affects people on the roadways, the shoulders of the road, sidewalks, and crosswalks. It does not simply concern those who are driving. Bicyclists and pedestrians are using roadways in ever increasing numbers. Accidents affect all of those who occupy the roadway including drivers, passengers, pedestrians, runners, joggers, and…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney Just recently I was reminded by a client about the need for creating incentives through estate planning for children who will survive their parents. My client came to me with some very sad stories concerning their children. Apparently the children had been noted on during…
By Fred Lewis At the oral argument, I argued on Mr. Maravilla’s behalf that Simplot’s subrogated claim was separate and apart from Mr. Maravilla’s negligence claim against IIC. The Idaho Supreme Court held there were only two claims that had been asserted in Mr Maravilla’s case. First was Mr Maravilla’s…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney As an estate planning attorney I find that my clients are often very quick to come see me after their loved one has passed away. In some instances people come to see me within a day or two So that they can get an idea…