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answered on Jun 15, 2018
Not all collisions end in a lawsuit. I am assuming that you were the person who made the mistake and caused the collision. If that is true the injured person has the right to bring the claim against you, or if you were "within the course and scope" of your employment, your employer.... View More 
This person has attacked my character by texting me hateful things about who i am as a person and falsely accused me of harrassment and did not show up to court when i did to prove my innocence.. i have felt violated and humiliated and attacked.. What can i do about this? It has affected me... View More
answered on May 15, 2018
The person who texted you is welcome to say what they think about you, once. They don't commit a crime unless they text you again after texting them to "NEVER TEXT ME AGAIN." If they text you again, they have committed the crime of "disturbing the peace," Idaho Code... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2018
Generally speaking the answer is no. The whole point if a settlement is that you release the claim. Insurance companies often try to get people to settle for less than a claim is worth and that is one of the reasons to have a good attorney involved in evaluating your case in the first place.... View More
I was having a conversation with the dog's owner when the dog came up, wanting to be petted. Owning a dog, I naturally began to pet the dog while carrying on the conversation. The dog suddenly became aggressive and bit me. This is not the first time this dog has attacked someone. I am now... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2018
If you are speaking to the owner you are not trespassing unless there's something I'm missing. If you knew the dog was dangerous you may be considered careless for putting your hand down, unless you felt that with the owner there the dog wouldn't do anything.
If the owner... View More
Accident occurred as an adolescent but due to my injuries sustained in accident and lack of medical care due to legal guardians ignorance I now suffer from constant pain as an adult. Can I still seek compensation for pain and suffering due to an accident that occurred 10 or 11 years ago?
answered on Jan 12, 2018
The Idaho statute of limitations is generally 2 years. If you are under 18 it can be extended for either an additional 6 years or until you turn 20 whichever comes first. SO if it been more than 10 years than the unfortunate answer is no
answered on Jan 12, 2018
A personal injury case is a civil case. A civil case is a private lawsuit brought by a one person against another person. A civil case provides compensation to the injured person. On the other hand a criminal case is brought by the State of Idaho against a person for an act the law says is... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2017
Your fault (if any) depends on the particular facts and circumstances. If you were stopped or driving at a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, there would not appear to be fault assessed against you. The driver behind you may claim that you stopped short or abruptly. You should... View More
Tried to kill him self with a nail gun.(Because he already battled depression and the alcohol made it worse) his boss knew 100% he was drunk and so were other employees... my dad became paralyzed on his left side and is wheelchair bound.. (This occurred about 7-8 years ago) can his boss be charged... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2017
Probably way too late. However he can get his comp. Criminal and civil statutes of limitation.
answered on Apr 14, 2017
Typically that is how the court orders payment from the defendant to the plaintiff. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials,... View More
Is that grounds for a claim against the store?
answered on Mar 11, 2017
Possibly if it had a defective closing damper or maladjusted one. Contact a member of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Assn--they give fee consults.
I was assaulted and the restitution that was ordered was not paid to me . I am unable to work because of what happened and I want to know if I can sue him. It's been three years .
answered on Feb 2, 2017
Tell the DA about the nonpayment of resitution. They have a strong lever. I believe you cannot sue him, as I believe the statute of limitations is two years if you were an adult when it happened. But I'd suggest you contact a member of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.... View More
I'm disabled
answered on Jan 14, 2017
Check the lease. If keeping sidewalks clear is on you then yes, they can. Maybe arrange with a local kid to do it if it is.
answered on Dec 15, 2016
Certainly not for anything that is new. Even if you had no injury they'd look for a "pre-existing" injury! Contact a member of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
My 3 kids were in a single car roll over accident on the freeway. Grandpa was driving, pulling a camper trailer and lost control. Each child has approx. 10K in medical bills that have been paid by insurance company. Insurance is wanting to settle pain and suffering to close the claim. They... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2016
First, way too early if they have that type of injury. without seeing the medical records it's hard to tell. Members of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Assn give free consults--suggest you contact one of them that practices in the county where the wreck happened.
Second, most important is... View More
Only ones homeless after 10 months mean while naybors got put in house 5 days after fire. Fire was leaky water heater & xploded. Nay,rs stored 3 tall oxygen tanks in front of gas water heater.
HELP I NEED A LAWYER FAST AS FIRE WAS AUGUST 3 2015. IM NOT SURE WHAT MY STATUE OF... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2016
Possible claim for carelessness if it can be shown that if they hadn't stored the oxygen tanks the fire wouldn't have hit your house. Did your homeowners not make a claim?Did your house not get covered by your homeowners?
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