Hepworth Holzer, LLP

09/24/2026

A pedestrian accident claim does not come with one automatic dollar value. 🚶 The amount can depend on the specific losses and circumstances involved in the collision.

Medical expenses are one part of the picture, but they may not be the only consideration. Injuries can also affect a person’s ability to work, create future treatment needs, and change daily life during recovery. ⚖️

Insurance companies may evaluate these losses differently than an injured person does. Before accepting a settlement, it is important to understand what the payment is intended to resolve and whether all relevant damages have been considered. 📋

Hepworth Holzer, LLP helps injured pedestrians in Boise understand the factors that may affect a claim and the insurance process involved. Our team can review the circumstances, available documentation, medical information, and other losses connected to the accident. 🏥

If you were injured as a pedestrian and have questions about how your claim may be valued, contact our team to discuss your situation before making decisions about an insurance settlement.

09/24/2026

Fall can be one of the best times to ride in Idaho—and one of the times riders need to watch the road most closely. 🏍️

Changing light, cooler pavement, debris, wet leaves, road work, and other seasonal conditions can affect traction and visibility. For motorcyclists, hazards that barely register in a passenger vehicle can have much more serious consequences.

Hepworth Holzer, LLP looks at fall motorcycle accidents and seasonal road hazards in Idaho.

https://hepworthholzer.com/2026/09/10/fall-motorcycle-accidents-idaho-road-hazards/

Fall motorcycle accidents in Idaho can involve road hazards that a passenger vehicle may cross with little effect but that can change a motorcycle's

09/22/2026

Shorter daylight can change the experience of walking along an Idaho street.

If you have been injured in a pedestrian crash, you may be trying to understand how the circumstances relate to the accident. Explore this seasonal topic and prepare questions about your situation.

Read more from Hepworth Holzer, LLP:
https://hepworthholzer.com/2026/09/08/shorter-daylight-idaho-pedestrian-accidents/

Shorter daylight hours can increase the risk of Idaho pedestrian accidents because trips that took place in full daylight during summer can shift into

09/22/2026

An early insurance offer can create a serious problem after a motorcycle crash. 🏍️ That offer may need to cover both the injured person and their medical bills, even while the full extent of recovery is still uncertain.

Serious motorcycle collisions can mean significant injuries, missed work, medical expenses, and months of rehabilitation. Hepworth Holzer, LLP helps injured riders in Boise understand how available insurance coverage and healthcare payments may fit together while they focus on recovery. ⚖️

One mistake can make the process harder: sharing too much information with the at fault driver’s insurer. The insurer may begin gathering information immediately, and early statements can affect how a claim is evaluated. 📋

Another concern is settling before the medical picture is clear. Our team can handle communication with the insurer, organize the different parts of the claim, and work through property damage, medical bills, lost income, and insurance issues.

If you were injured in a motorcycle collision and have questions about an insurer’s request or an early settlement offer, contact our team to discuss your situation before deciding what to do next.

09/17/2026

Harvest season puts agricultural activity on the minds of Idaho drivers.

A serious highway collision involving a truck can leave families with urgent questions about injuries and the future. Our featured topic looks at harvest-season truck traffic and concerns surrounding serious Idaho highway accidents.

Read more from Hepworth Holzer, LLP:
https://hepworthholzer.com/2026/09/03/harvest-season-truck-traffic-and-serious-idaho-highway-accidents-what-drivers-should-know/

Harvest season can change traffic patterns on Idaho highways as agricultural trucks, trailers, farm equipment, and other commercial vehicles move crops

09/17/2026

Serious motorcycle crashes can mean significant injuries, time away from work, and a long recovery. 🏍️ Knowing what to do with insurance companies during that period can matter.

Hepworth Holzer, LLP helps injured riders understand how insurance coverage, medical bills, property damage, and a potential injury claim may fit together. ⚖️ Our team handles insurer communications while clients focus on rehabilitation and recovery.

One important caution is sharing too much information with the at fault driver’s insurer. Early settlement offers also deserve careful consideration because they may need to account for medical bills and other losses, not simply provide immediate money to the injured person. 📄

Attorney fees are another common concern. Our team handles motorcycle injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients do not receive monthly attorney bills and fees are paid from the case if there is a recovery. Initial consultations are free.

If you were injured in a motorcycle collision in Boise, consider asking questions before giving detailed information to an insurer or accepting an early offer. Contact our team to discuss your circumstances and what options may be available.

09/15/2026

Boise's early-fall weather can change the conditions around entrances, walkways, and parking areas.

If you have been hurt in a fall, you may be wondering how the surrounding conditions fit into what happened. Explore seasonal slip-and-fall injuries and questions to discuss about your accident.

Read more from Hepworth Holzer, LLP:
https://hepworthholzer.com/2026/09/01/boise-slip-and-fall-injuries-early-fall-weather-changes/

Early fall in Boise can change walking conditions before winter arrives. Cooler mornings, rain, irrigation runoff, fallen leaves, and moisture tracked

09/15/2026

A serious burn injury can leave you devastated, overwhelmed, and unsure what comes next. 🔥 One mistake can make that difficult situation even harder: waiting too long to speak with an attorney about a potential claim.

Hepworth Holzer, LLP starts by listening to what happened and understanding how the injury has affected you. From there, our team can discuss the claim process step by step so you can put more attention toward recovery. ⚖️

Choosing an attorney matters, too. Burn injury claims can involve catastrophic harm and insurance companies. Look for a lawyer with experience handling serious injury cases, trial experience, and a willingness to take a case to trial when necessary rather than simply pushing for a quick settlement. 🏛️

Worried about the cost of calling an attorney? Our team handles these matters on a contingency fee basis, meaning attorney fees are paid only if we win. There is no out of pocket attorney fee to get started.

If you suffered a burn injury in Boise and have questions about waiting, attorney fees, or what comes next with a potential claim, contact our team to discuss your situation.

09/10/2026

About 1,010 wildlife crashes happen each year on Idaho highways and interstates. 🦌 Fall raises the risk as deer and elk move between seasonal ranges and become especially active around dawn, dusk, and nighttime.

Brake first and keep control if an animal enters your path. A sharp swerve can send a vehicle into another lane, off the roadway, or into another object. 🚗 Extra following distance and reduced speed can also give you more time to react.

A deer may trigger the emergency, but another driver can still contribute to the crash. Following too closely, speeding for conditions, distracted driving, or making an unsafe lane change may become important when fault is disputed. ⚖️

If it is safe, preserve photos, dashcam footage, witness information, crash records, and notes about lighting, traffic, and lane position. Idaho also allows salvage of certain wildlife, with notice required within 24 hours and a permit within 72 hours. 📸

Hepworth Holzer, LLP helps injured drivers in Boise evaluate evidence, insurance coverage, and whether another driver may have contributed. Idaho generally provides a two year filing period for many personal injury actions, although exceptions may apply.

Read our full article for more on deer related crashes, insurance issues, and what to document after a collision: https://hepworthholzer.com/2026/08/27/deer-related-car-accidents-idaho-fall/

Fall creates added risk for deer-related car accidents in Idaho because deer and elk move between seasonal ranges and are especially active around dawn,

09/10/2026

An insurance company may be allowed to have its own doctor examine you during a personal injury case. ⚖️ The purpose is not treatment. That doctor may provide medical opinions and testimony about the injuries being claimed.

Courts allow the defense side to request these examinations as part of evaluating which injuries were caused by the incident. The doctor is different from your treating physicians, whose role is to care for you and help you recover. 🩺

Some examining physicians are fair, while others are repeatedly hired by insurance companies. Hepworth Holzer, LLP knows that these examinations can raise concerns for injured clients in Boise. Our team cannot necessarily stop an examination required by the rules, but we can help clients prepare for what to expect. 📋

Medical opinions from an insurance company doctor may also differ from the opinions of the physicians who have actually treated you. That disagreement can become part of the litigation process and may need to be addressed appropriately. ⚠️

If you have been told you must attend an examination with an insurance company doctor, contact our team to discuss your personal injury situation and the questions you have before the appointment.