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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
When a commercial truck is involved in a serious crash, one of the most important things your attorney needs to do is recover data from the truck’s onboard computer systems before that data disappears. This is not optional, and it cannot wait. The Engine Control Module — commonly called the black box or ECM — […]
Idaho’s highway system carries a level of commercial freight traffic that most residents never fully appreciate until they are directly affected by it. Thousands of semi-trucks, tanker vehicles, flatbeds, and commercial cargo vehicles travel through Idaho every single day. They connect Pacific Northwest ports to the rest of the country. They haul Idaho’s agricultural output […]
Boise, Idaho, is known for its beautiful outdoor activities, especially during the winter months. However, the winter season also brings dangerous road conditions that can lead to serious accidents, especially for motorcyclists and cyclists. One such dangerous condition is black ice. Often invisible and tricky to spot, black ice forms when moisture freezes on the […]