Cyclists face constant risks from the drivers around them. A cyclist has very little protection in a collision, so even a low-speed accident could lead to serious injuries. In some cases, these accidents happen because drivers simply make negligent mistakes. A driver...
After an accident, you may turn to social media without much thought. You might share updates, post photos or respond to messages from friends. It can feel routine. However, what you post online may influence the outcome of your personal injury claim. Insurance...
Like many states, Idaho is struggling with finding the money needed to keep state programs crucial to residents’ lives and well-being in place. Despite significant budget cuts recently approved, the state legislature’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) has...
Texting while driving, posting to social media or even manually placing a phone call are all forms of digital distraction. When people take their hands off the wheel to handle a device and focus their brains on electronics instead of road safety, they can easily cause...
Violations of an individual's rights can affect the criminal case against them and the strategy they might opt to use when defending their position in court. Some rights are so important that police officers must advise individuals about these rights during...
The choices a motorist makes in traffic have consequences. Some choices can lead to traffic tickets or undermine a vehicle’s fuel efficiency. Other choices increase the likelihood of serious car wrecks. Typically, anyone approaching an intersection has the option of...
In Idaho, your employer cannot cut your pay for hours you already worked without giving advance notice. State law (Idaho Code § 45-610) requires employers to notify you of any wage reduction before the lower rate takes effect. Here is how that works and when a pay cut...
Business partnerships sometimes become more of a hindrance than a help over time. One partner may have negative behaviors that affect the business. They may refuse to fulfill their obligations to the company. There may even be warning signs of them engaging in...
If you were riding in a car after drinking alcohol, you may wonder whether police can charge you with driving under the influence (DUI) even though you were not driving. This question comes up during traffic stops, accidents or roadside investigations when officers...
When someone is tailgating you, it is easy to imagine that the person is being reckless or aggressive. Maybe you think they are tailgating you on purpose because they are unhappy with how you are driving or they want you to speed up. This certainly could be the case,...
