by Kurt Holzer | Jan 28, 2019 | Damages, Personal Injury
When one person’s negligence injures another person, the injured person has the right to recover monetary compensation for the damages they incur. The term damages has two parts. One part of damages are the economic losses (lost income-medical expenses etc.). ... 
by Kurt Holzer | Dec 28, 2018 | Personal Injury
Our firm’s roots date back to the founding of Hepworth Law offices in Buhl in 1953. John C. Hepworth founded the firm and practiced for over 50 years. It is his legacy of doing law the right way that our firms seeks to live up to every day. And we are proud... 
by Kurt Holzer | Dec 12, 2018 | Damages, General Information / Other, Personal Injury Claim Value
The opportunity for settlement of your injury case often raises many questions. The basic one “should I settle my case” requires you to think about a number of issues. Unsurprisingly in a settlement, there is always paperwork. One basic truth is be sure... by Kurt Holzer | Dec 3, 2018 | General Information / Other
1. Do I Really Need A Personal Injury Lawyer To Help Me? Studies by the insurance industry have shown that accident victims who have an experienced accident attorney often receive considerably more than those who are not represented by attorneys. A non-profit... by Kurt Holzer | Nov 2, 2018 | Litigation & Legislation, Personal Injury
“Privacy is not an option, and [losing] it shouldn’t be the price we accept for just getting on the internet.”[1] **This article was initially published at 61 Advocate 19, 23 (2018). (The journal of the Idaho State Bar. It was authored by Zach Zollinger, a former... 
by Kurt Holzer | Oct 31, 2018 | General Information / Other, Litigation & Legislation, Personal Injury
In the many years our Idaho trial lawyers have represented injured people, few clients have wanted us to work on hourly fee instead of a contingency fee at the outset of a case. No Fee Unless You Win Lawyering The contingent fee provides the opportunity for many... 
by Kurt Holzer | Aug 13, 2018 | Personal Injury
Accurate medical records are a key to personal injury cases. In personal injury law, the wrongdoer (the law calls him a “tortfeasor”- we usually call him the “bad guy”) is held responsible for all of the injuries and damages caused by his... 
by Kurt Holzer | Aug 5, 2018 | Semi-Trucks and 18-Wheelers
As Idaho trucking accident lawyers we know collisions with a tractor-trailer or a semi-truck tend to be uniquely devastating. The weight of the vehicles and the force of the collisions are almost incomprehensible. These wrecks cause damage of all sorts to other... by Kurt Holzer | Jul 23, 2018 | Car Collisions, Personal Injury Claim Value
We have developed 10 social media tips for injured people to help them protect their injury claim. We all know, social media is now a way of life for many people. Worldwide, Facebook has over 2.2 billion users . Almost half of users aged 18-34 check Facebook... by Kurt Holzer | Jul 19, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Claim Value
“What is my claim or case worth?” Unsurprisingly, most injured clients ask that question. Falsehoods in the media often have people confused about what sort of monetary recovery they should expect. This is true whether they are hurt in a car accident, in an 18-...