If a tourist causes a car accident in Boise, your first steps are to get medical help, call law enforcement, exchange information, preserve evidence, and avoid rushing into an insurance statement or settlement. A tourist may be from another Idaho city, another state, or another country, but the crash is still usually handled under Idaho […]
Boise sees more motorcycles on the road during warm summer months, which can lead to a higher risk of serious crashes. Riders face unique dangers because they have less physical protection than people inside cars or trucks. Common causes include distracted driving, unsafe lane changes, speeding, impaired driving, poor road conditions, and drivers who fail […]
Summer road trips in Idaho can turn stressful fast when a crash happens far from home, near Boise, on I-84, or on rural roads leading to recreation areas. Injured drivers should focus first on medical care, safety, documentation, and timely reporting to insurers. Idaho car accident claims often turn on fault, medical proof, insurance coverage, […]
When multiple drivers share fault in an Idaho accident, fault is usually divided by percentage. Idaho follows a comparative responsibility system, which means an injured person’s compensation may be reduced by their share of fault. If that person is found to be at least as responsible as the party they are seeking recovery from, their […]
Dashcam footage can be powerful evidence after an Idaho crash because it may show what happened before, during, and after impact. A short video clip can help clarify speed, lane position, traffic signals, weather, road conditions, and driver behavior. Since Idaho uses comparative responsibility in injury claims, clear evidence can matter when an insurance company […]
Traveling out of state can bring exciting experiences, but accidents can happen unexpectedly. If you are injured while on a trip, the steps you take immediately after the accident can greatly influence your ability to recover compensation. Hepworth Holzer, LLP, an experienced Idaho law firm, understands the challenges residents face when navigating out-of-state accidents and […]