By Patrick N. George BURNS It doesn’t matter whether a person has been involved in a car accident, a product liability accident, or employment issue, burns are often one of the major causes of injury to a person. They can also be extremely painful, serious, and cause the most scarring…
The ISP report a fatality crash happened on Monday, December 19, 2016 at approximately 7:30 p.m. which caused a pile-up on westbound I-84 near Jerome. Joseph Edwards, 33 years old of Gooding, was traveling westbound on I-84 in a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder when he lost control of the SUV, struck…
By Patrick N. George I frequently get asked what happens when the community contributes money or labor to a spouse’s separate property asset. This is a murky area and frequently depends on the facts of the case. However, there are some guidelines. In the Hiatt v. Hiatt case, the husband…
By Fred J. Lewis For many years, Oasis Legal Financial or other similar legal funding companies have provided cash to injured workers who needed money prior to the settlement of their case. These were contingent loans that were not required to be paid back if the Idaho Workers’ Compensation claimant…
A FASTLANE (Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies) grant which was previously denied to ITD and the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho has been resubmitted to acquire funding to widen I-84 from 2 to 3 lanes between Franklin Boulevard and the underpass…
The Idaho Department of Transportation (“ITD”) launched its second annual Winter Safety Campaign “Prepare – Be Aware” to alert and educate drivers regarding safe driving during the winter months. As the first snow fell in various locations throughout the state, many accidents have been reported with injuries and fatalities. On…
By Lane V. Erickson There are many kinds of trust that can be used when completing an estate plan. These trusts can be Specifically designed to protect land, eliminate taxes, Provide some Assurance for finances into the future, for An individual who has a disability or special needs, or It…
By: T.J. Budge The Idaho Legislature recently made two important changes in Idaho law affecting homeowner’s associations (HOAs). The changes came by way of amendments to Idaho Code § 55-115. Subsections (3) and (4) were added during the 2016 Legislative Session and took effect on July 1, 2016. Subsection (3)…
When driving in winter road conditions, 511 is a public service of the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) which was designated in July 2000 by the Federal Trade Commission (FCC) to provide travelers with information about road conditions and weather via phone, the Web or by smartphone. ITD field crews provide…
By Lane Erickson, Attorney Estate planning is like people. There are really no to estate plans that are exactly alike. The reason for this is because each individual has unique needs and goals when creating their estate plan. Because of this when I am helping an individual complete their estate…