Boise Injury Case

 If you have ever experienced running over a pothole, you know how irritating and annoying, not to mention dangerous they can be. continue reading...

Not long ago while doing some legal research on another matter, I came across a 1988 Idaho Supreme Court case, Hughes v. Union Pacific Railroad, that involved a minor injured while crossing a railroad yard. The case was interesting for a number of reasons, but primarily it sets out the requirements that must be met in order to determine liability when a child is injured due to an “attractive nuisance.”

Four Elements Required to Prove Case of Attractive Nuisance

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Last week I touch upon statutes designed to limit liability of property owners whose property is used for recreational purposes. Today I will survey briefly some of those Idaho statutes.

36-1604. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF LANDOWNER

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State Statutes Limit Liability For Personal Injuries

I recently read a news article which told the story of a 26 year old man in Chicago who had attended a private party at a public swimming pool.  The party was during a time when the pool was closed, but a pool employee allowed the party to take place.  About thirty or so guests attended.  The party ended and everyone left except for the 26 year old man, who, after becoming intoxicated, entered the swimming pool and drowned.  It also turned out that he did not know how to swim. continue reading...

Bob Jacobson is a Personal Accident Attorney in Boise, ID.

What Happens when You Are Hurt on Someone Else's Property?

One of the most difficult areas of personal injury law is that of premises liability.  Most people have the idea that if you are injured on another person’s property, they are automatically responsible for the damages the injury produces.  Unfortunately, this is generally not the case.  Owners of property are not insurers of the safety of those that enter upon their property. 

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