What to Do If the At-Fault Driver’s Insurance Company Contacts You First

What to Do If the At-Fault Driver’s Insurance Company Contacts You First

If you are injured in a car accident in Boise or elsewhere in Idaho, and the at-fault driver’s insurance company reaches out to you first, it is crucial to proceed cautiously. Hepworth Holzer, LLP emphasizes that early contact from an insurance adjuster can feel helpful, but these calls are often designed to protect the insurer’s […]

How Insurance Companies Try to Reduce Injury Settlements After an Idaho Accident

How Insurance Companies Try to Reduce Injury Settlements After an Idaho Accident

Insurance companies begin their evaluations with a detailed review of your claim, examining medical records, police reports, and any documentation you provide. While this process is standard, adjusters are trained to identify any factor that might justify lowering a settlement. They may question the severity of your injuries, highlight pre-existing conditions, or emphasize delays in […]

Dealing with the Trucking Company’s Insurance After a Crash in Idaho

Dealing with the Trucking Company's Insurance After a Crash in Idaho

Dealing with the Trucking Company’s Insurance After a Crash in Idaho When a commercial truck crashes into your vehicle, two things happen almost simultaneously. Emergency responders are called to the scene. And the trucking company’s insurance carrier is notified and begins working to protect the company’s financial interests. By the time you are discharged from […]

What Idaho Families Need to Know About Wrongful Death from a Truck Crash

What Idaho Families Need to Know About Wrongful Death from a Truck Crash

Losing a family member in a commercial truck crash is one of the most devastating experiences a person can go through. The grief is immediate and total. The practical consequences — funeral expenses, lost income, the long-term financial impact on surviving family members — arrive quickly and without mercy. And in the middle of all […]

What Evidence Matters Most After a Serious Injury Accident in Idaho

What Evidence Matters Most After a Serious Injury Accident in Idaho

After a serious injury accident in Idaho, collecting and preserving evidence is crucial to ensuring your rights are protected. At Hepworth Holzer, LLP, our attorneys emphasize the importance of detailed documentation from the very first moments following an accident. Evidence not only helps establish liability but also supports claims for medical costs, lost wages, and […]

Hours of Service Rules and Truck Driver Fatigue: What Idaho Accident Victims Need to Know

Hours of Service Rules and Truck Driver Fatigue

Fatigued driving is one of the leading causes of serious commercial truck crashes in Idaho and across the country. Unlike impaired driving, which involves a substance that can be detected in a blood or urine test, fatigue leaves no chemical trace. A driver can cause a catastrophic crash because they fell asleep at the wheel […]