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  • How to Talk to an Insurance Adjuster After an Accident

    The hours following a car accident are often some of the most frustrating. You will undoubtedly spend a substantial amount of time on the phone, calling your insurance company and going over the details of what occurred. The other party’s insurance company will also reach out to you and it is crucial to handle this conversation with caution. Insurance adjusters are not interested in helping you ...
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  • Distracted Driving Laws in Idaho: What’s Legal and What Isn’t

    Distracted driving is one of the most dangerous behaviors a person can take part in. The dangers of distracted driving are well-documented, and in response, legislation across the country has attempted to eliminate this hazard from the nation’s roads. Conversations about distracted driving mainly focus on the danger of using a phone behind the wheel, but distracted driving can involve a lot more ...
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  • Who is Responsible in a Multi-Vehicle Accident?

    Car accidents are chaotic, fast-paced, and frantic, especially when there are 3 or more vehicles involved. While every car accident has the potential to be legally complex, it is often far more complicated to navigate and resolve a multi-vehicle car accident case. With so many moving parts and shifts in liability, accurately determining responsibility can be a challenge. These chain reactions are ...
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  • Sharing the Road: Motorcyclists & Motorists

    Every year, motorcyclists are injured and killed in accidents by the thousands. It is your job as an automobile or truck driver to know how to share the road and drive responsibly. The truth is, motorcyclists are at a much higher risk of serious injury, and if you are the cause of one of these accidents, you are at risk of losing your rights as a driver, not to mention substantial financial loss ...
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  • Can Pedestrians Be at Fault for Causing a Car Accident?

    When it comes to car accidents involving pedestrians , many people will assume that the driver is to blame due to the old—but inaccurate—saying “the pedestrian always has the right of way.” The truth is, there are some circumstances in which the pedestrian is at fault, whether partially or entirely. Similar to motorists on the road, pedestrians have a duty of care for their own safety when ...
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  • Common Reasons Why More Car Accidents Happen When It's Summer

    Now that summer is in full swing, Americans throughout the country are spending more time outdoors and going on vacations with loved ones, especially road trips. However, these warm months of the year also result in more car accidents than any other season. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, the summer and early fall are considered the most dangerous times of the year on roads ...
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  • All About Cellphones and Driving in Idaho

    It’s hard to go anywhere without your cellphone, let alone find a moment when you aren’t on it. What are Idaho’s laws on cellphone use while driving, and how can they impact you? Our team at May, Rammell & Wells has developed an FAQ to answer all your questions about Idaho state laws on distracted driving. Is It Illegal to Call Someone While Driving? In the state of Idaho, it is completely legal ...
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  • Avoid Saying “Sorry” After an Accident

    If you get into a car accident, the first words that might pop out of someone’s mouth are “I’m sorry.” The crash might not be their fault, and they could just mean “I’m sorry we both had to experience this.” However, anyone overhearing the conversation will only year one person apologizing to another. While apologizing may be a polite way to indicate your concern, it can become a huge problem when ...
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  • Dangerous Driving Habits to Avoid

    Most motorists in the United States believe they always drive on the safe side and in compliance with the rules of the road. Unfortunately, there are a wide variety of dangerous driving habits that many drivers consider to be common. Bad driving habits often lead to car accidents , resulting in thousands of dollars being spent on repairs, fines, and increased auto insurance premiums. Here are the ...
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  • Ask Your Doctor These Questions After a Car Accident

    If you have been involved in a car accident and suffered an injury, the first thing you should do is seek medical treatment. Even if you sustained a minor injury, it could be worse than you think and only a doctor can determine the full extent of your injuries. Whether you were required emergency transport via an ambulance or visit your doctor’s office on your own, there are some important ...
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  • Why It's Important to Wear a Seat Belt

    Despite recent breakthroughs in automotive technology such as backup cameras and tire pressure monitoring systems, the seat belt is still considered the most effective device in your vehicle that prevents injuries. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 15,000 lives are saved each year in the United States due to wearing seat belts during a car accident . ...
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  • How To Choose A Car Accident Lawyer

    Unfortunately, car accidents occur every single day. While many collisions result in minor damage that can be handled directly with an insurance company, others which involve substantial damage, physical injury or fatality may require legal representation from an experienced and skilled auto accident attorney. A motor vehicle attorney can help you recover compensation which covers any losses ...
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  • Do I Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Idaho?

    When you suffer an injury in a car accident caused by a negligent driver, you can recover compensation from their insurance company for medical bills, lost wages, as well as pain and suffering. But what happens when the at-fault motorist does not have any insurance coverage or doesn’t have enough insurance to cover the damages? While the only auto insurance you are required to purchase in Idaho is ...
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  • Taking Photos After a Car Accident is Important

    The scene of a car accident can be quite overwhelming. If you are involved in a collision, your first move may be to check your condition and the condition of those in the other vehicle, call law enforcement, and seek emergency medical attention if necessary. One of the most important tasks that may slip your mind is photographing the accident scene. Having car accident pictures that document the ...
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  • Three Reasons You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage

    Millions of people hit the roads across the United States every day, and a shockingly high number of them don’t have car insurance. Without financial backing or responsibility, these drivers could place those they are involved with in serious financial trouble. That is, of course, unless the driver they hit carries uninsured motorist coverage. What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage? When you purchase ...
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  • What to Do If You've Been Hit by an Uninsured Driver

    Car accidents happen; it’s a fact of life, and more often than not these days it’s not a matter of if you’ll be involved in one, but a matter of when. When you are hurt or your vehicle is damaged in an accident, car insurance kicks in and helps you pay for the losses you sustain. However, when happens when the driver you’re involved in an accident with doesn’t have this financial backing? ...
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  • Do's and Don't's of Car Accident Claims

    Car accidents happen all the time, unfortunately, affecting more than 6 million motorists every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The fact is there is a high probability you will, at some point in your life, be involved in a car accident, given the high rate of automobile accident statistics in the country. As such, it is crucial to be prepared and ...
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  • Major Causes of Distractions for Drivers

    Distracted driving is a major cause of traffic-related injuries and fatalities, accounting for about 25% of accident deaths on the road. This is an alarmingly large percentage considering the preventable nature of it. Unfortunately, these accidents occur simply because many drivers believe their full attention is not required while behind the wheel of a vehicle. If you or a loved one was injured ...
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  • Importance of Seeing a Doctor Right After an Accident

    Car accidents happen out of the blue, right when we least expect them, often resulting in chaos and trauma. If your injuries appear to be severe, you might even find yourself headed to a hospital in an ambulance. However, the fact is that even if an injury does not seem serious, it still warrants a trip to the doctor and a thorough medical examination. You might be fine, but no one should every ...
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  • What to Do after a Car Accident

    Car accidents can happen to anyone, even to careful drivers. In most cases, you may feel shocked, overwhelming, and angry at the other driver immediately after an accident. However, you must remember there are important things to do at the scene of the crash and soon afterward in order to secure your entitled compensation without experiencing any problems along the way. The following are the ...
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  • Cars Are Getting Safer, Yet Traffic Accidents are On the Rise

    Years of awareness campaigns and heavy enforcement of road safety laws such as drunk driving crackdowns led to a decreasing number of fatalities, but today these numbers are once again on the rise. When you consider that today’s vehicles are packed even tighter with safety features designed to prevent accidents and reduce the chances of an injury, accidents are increasing in frequency again. In ...
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