Recent Blog Posts
Pedersen Whitehead & Hanby Partake in “Stand Against Hunger Project”
(TWIN FALLS, ID) — Many of the 53 million people who relied on food banks in the United States in 2021 never thought they would need to rely on food banks. But COVID-19 changed everything, and now a troubled economy and war in Ukraine are making food insecurity the new normal for millions in… Read More »
Boise Husband and Wife Killed in Pedestrian Crash
A man succumbed to his injuries during his second week of hospitalization after being hit by a car in Boise. The 89-year-old man’s death follows that of his wife nine days earlier, who had already passed just after the accident. Ada County officials have taken note of a sharp rise in pedestrian accidents and… Read More »
Investigation Finds Banned Doctors Continue to Practice In Other States
Patients have a right to expect that the physicians they select to provide care or perform a surgery are licensed and capable of safely doing their jobs. A recent investigation has revealed that many physicians who faced allegations of malpractice in one state have nevertheless gone on to practice medicine in other states, without… Read More »
How Are Idaho Trucking Accidents Different Than Car Accidents?
HOW ARE IDAHO TRUCKING ACCIDENTS DIFFERENT THAN CAR ACCIDENTS? By Michael J. Hanby Trucking accidents in Idaho are much more than just car accidents with bigger vehicles. We have represented victims of truck accidents in Boise, Twin Falls, and Eastern Idaho. Our experience has taught us that Idaho trucking accidents require a specialized approach. Here… Read More »
What To Do If You’re Involved In A Trucking Accident
WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE INVOLVED IN A TRUCKING ACCIDENT By Jarom Whitehead Large trucks, semis, and tractor-trailers can be extremely destructive, dangerous vehicles if driven without due regard for safety, or, worse, while intoxicated or dangerously tired. If you or someone you love has been injured in an Idaho truck accident, you may have… Read More »
Boise Cyclist Injured in Hit-and-Run Accident, Part of Growing Epidemic
A Boise cyclist was recently hospitalized after being run over by an SUV in Meridian. The SUV then fled the scene of the accident. This hit-and-run accident is emblematic of a recent trend in Idaho and across the country towards an increase in the number of people fleeing accountability for accidents they cause, no… Read More »
Deaths from Traffic Accidents Rise, and Drunk Driving a Major Factor
The National Safety Council (NSC) has just released a report revealing that traffic deaths rose yet again in 2016. Among the greatest contributors to traffic deaths was drunken driving. A union between a federal safety agency and a research group focusing on drunk driving testing could yield a solution to this issue. 2015 was… Read More »
WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO CHANGE YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY SEAT?
Idaho highways and roads can be dangerous for anyone, but no one is as vulnerable in the event of a crash as your small child. You may have spent hours researching the best possible car seat for your child when you first brought them home from the hospital. It’s equally important to make the… Read More »
How do I Pay for My Personal Injury Medical Bills?
By Michael Hanby One question we often get from our clients is, “How will I pay for my medical bills?” As your attorneys, we work to get you the most favorable settlement or trial verdict, but that doesn’t help you pay for your medical bills today. This blog post will hopefully answer some of… Read More »
Idaho’s Special Rules for Medical Malpractices Cases
Idaho’s Special Rules for Medical Malpractices Cases By Jarom Whitehead The “Gem state” is a wonderful place to live. My family and I absolutely love it. But when it comes to medical malpractice claims, many people don’t know that there are special rules that apply in Idaho. Fortunately, I have brought and won… Read More »