U.S. Supreme Court Makes it Easier to Sue the Government for Negligence
A recent Supreme Court decision could have implications for individuals who wish to sue the federal government for negligence in Meridian and Boise, Idaho.
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What is Defensive Driving?
Defensive driving is a term often used in driver’s education courses. For many people, defensive driving just means “safe driving.” Yet, defensive driving is actually a set of driving tools individuals can use when they are out on the road to guard themselves against accidents. In short, defensive driving can save your life.
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How Facebook and Twitter Could Negatively Affect Your Personal Injury Case
Facebook has over 1 billion users. That’s one seventh of the human population alive on earth today. Twitter boasts about 271 million active users. These forms of communication can keep us connected to friends and family who live across the world. They keep us informed about the world. They link us. Yet, these...
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School District Liable for 3.5 Million in Driver’s Ed Crash Says Idaho Supreme Court
The story is tragic. A fifteen year-old boy was killed while performing a maneuver under the guidance of his driver’s education instructor. The driving instructor apparently told the boy to make a three-point turn on a road that turned out to be icy, have limited visibility, and be too narrow to perform a three-point-turn...
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Should Idaho Implement “Click It or Ticket” Laws?
The statistics are overwhelming: seat belts save lives. According to the National Safety Council, more than 50% of people killed in motor vehicle crashes were not wearing seat belts. Wearing a seat belt is the law in Idaho. Everyone who is riding in a vehicle is required to wear a safety belt. Yet,...
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How to Overcome Fear of Getting Behind the Wheel Following a Car Accident
One Idaho State University Student who was involved in a car accident recently told the Idaho State Journal that he has been frightened to get behind the wheel following his car crash. The young man was involved in a crash that is still being investigated by police. The police report indicates that the...
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Who is Responsible in a School Bus Crash?
A Boise family is asking questions after a school bus crash resulted in their daughter arriving home over an hour late. According to KBOI TV, The parents were not informed that the accident occurred and they were left to worry about where their daughter was.
Idaho Regulators Looking to Create Laws Regarding the Use of Driverless Cars
Idaho is preparing itself for driverless cars. While Google is still very much in the process of testing the technology, Idaho is positioning itself to be one of the first states that will allow the cars to hit the road. Lawmakers are in the process of sponsoring laws that will allow for the testing...
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Can I Sue the Government for Hazardous Roadway Conditions?
Car and truck accidents occur for a variety of reasons. Drivers may be distracted, or sleepy. In some cases, drivers fail to obey the rules of the road. In other cases, drivers may have been speeding. When an accident occurs and there is a clear negligent party, victims have a clear course of action....
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Speaking to Your Lawyer: What Attorney Client Privilege in Idaho Means to You
When it comes to personal injury cases, your lawyer will need to learn many personal and private details about you and your family. Your lawyer may need to review medical records, learn about your prior medical history, review your financial history with respect to wages, and learn more about your lifestyle before and after...
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