Suing drunk drivers for causing injury is part of what we do. Drunk driving is referred to in the law of Idaho as driving under the influence (DUI). In other places it is referred to as driving while intoxicated (DWI). Regardless of what you call it, the behavior is a scourge on society. But the […]
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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.). The second part are the non-economic losses (loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, pain and suffering […]
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 of the history […]
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 you understand what the paperwork means and the terms of the settlement […]
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 organization supported by the insurance industry called the Insurance Research Council determined that […]
John J. Janis of Hepworth Holzer, LLP was inducted as a Fellow of The American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) recently at a ceremony in New Orleans Louisiana. The ACTL is composed of preeminent members of the Trial Bar from the United States and Canada. Members represent both plaintiffs and defendants in courtrooms across North […]