Idaho is like the vast majority of US States in that it allows citizen juries to award punitive damages in appropriate circumstances. The seminal national study about punitive damages reinforces a truth most of us who practice civil trial law in Idaho understand. Punitive damages are rarely awarded and when they are awarded it is […]
Car accidents involving a pedestrian injury after they are hit while walking frequently result in serious injury or death. Contrary to what you might think, however, the driver is not automatically responsible. Liability for a collision, whether it causes a personal injury or a death in Idaho is determined by each party’s conduct, not their […]
Personal responsibility is the cornerstone of injury law. And injury law is one of the important parts of the civil justice system. At times conversations with clients expose a misunderstanding of this important role of injury law in Idaho. And sometimes this misunderstanding is even more pronounced when discussing the law with state legislators […]
As there are in every other state, you will find that there are Idaho personal injury statutes of limitations. The term statute of limitations refers to the amount of time the law allows for you to bring legal action against the person or business responsible for your injury. In fact there are statutes of limitations […]
The Constitution of the United States often comes under attack from various directions. Like when special interests try to limit our First Amendment freedoms of religion and press. Perhaps the most frequently attacked Constitutional right is the Seventh Amendment right to trial by jury. Among his many offenses against the then colonies, King George […]
After your car accident there are many questions that come up. We often hear things like “should I talk to the insurance company?” or “who pays my medical bills?” Here are answers to some of those frequently asked questions. Should I Contact The Insurance Companies After A Car Collision? The short answer is yes. First, […]