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Meridian and Boise Idaho Personal Injury and Accident Lawyers
Serving all of Idaho - Call now and speak directly with me
All types of Idaho personal injury cases, including:
· Car accidents
· Trucking accidents / Tractor Trailer
· Motorcycle accidents / ATV / UTV accidents
· Victims of drunk drivers
· Hit-and-Run
· Accidental shootings
· Pedestrian / Bicycle accidents
· Dog bites / Dog attack / Dog mauling / Animal attacks
· Sexual exploitation by medical doctor
· Boating accidents
· Slip and fall
· School bus accidents
· Tort claims against governmental entities
· General negligence claims
· Uninsured motorist claims
· Underinsured motorist claims
Common personal injuries associated with these claims are:
· Wrongful death
· Brain injuries (MTBI)
· Broken bones / Fractures
· Paralysis / Paraplegia / Quadriplegia
· Scarring / Burns
· Spinal cord injury - bruising, pinching, bulging disc
· Neck and back injuries
· Rotator cuff / Shoulder
· ACL / MCL tears / Knee
· Cervical / Thoracic / Lumbar sprains & strains
· Pain and suffering
Other types of loss associated with personal injury claims are:
· Loss of job / income
· Loss of earning capacity
· Loss of consortium
· Property damage
· Property loss
· Diminution in value
Home Appointments are available in the following locations:
· Boise, Idaho
· Meridian, Idaho
· Kuna, Idaho
· Nampa, Idaho
· Caldwell, Idaho
· Middleton, Idaho
· Eagle, Idaho
· Payette, Idaho · Weiser, Idaho · Mountain Home, Idaho · Twin Falls, Idaho · Emmett, Idaho · Bruneau, Idaho · Star, Idaho · Greenleaf, Idaho · Wilder, Idaho · Melba, Idaho · McCall, Idaho · Cascade, Idaho · Idaho City, Idaho
Meridian Idaho Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys
At Blackburn Law, PC, attorney Stephen Blackburn takes great care to give personal and individual attention to each and every case. When you hire Mr. Blackburn, you are getting much more than someone who will take on your case for a contingency fee - you will get a lawyer who cares about you and will strive to understand how your personal injuries have affected you, your family and your quality of life. Many of our clients become great friends with whom we enjoy association long after the case is completed.
Mr. Blackburn vigorously pursues civil claims against drunk drivers. People who operate motor vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol are a menace to society, and cause collisions that seriously injure people every day. Attorney Blackburn believes drunk drivers and their insurers should be made to pay for the damages they cause as a result of their outrageous and reckless conduct.
Give Mr. Blackburn a call today. He'll take the time to analyze the facts of your case and get things moving forward so you can focus on the important aspects of rehabilitation.
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Blackburn Law PC BlogExcessive Speed Car Crash in Boise Idaho Link - Sun, 04 Mar 2012 01:32:58 GMT - Email The Author Description:
Excessive speed can cause serious injury and death. Our legislature enacts speed limits for a reason. When we disregard these limits, bad things happen. Our condolences to the families of all involved in the tragedy that occurred in Boise early Saturday. From The Idaho Statesman:
"BOISE, Idaho — Boise police
and the Ada County Coroner said that Scott R. Hyde, 18, of Meridian,
died in a crash on the Curtis off ramp from the I-184 connector at 1:20
a.m. Saturday morning. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but police say excessive speed was a factor. The
crash involved a single car, a 2002 silver Lexus four-door. Five
people, Hyde, along with two boys and two girls, ages 17 to 19, were
inside. Hyde died instantly at the scene, said police. Three others,
including the driver, remain hospitalized with life-threatening
injuries. A fourth passenger, a girl riding in the front seat,
suffered non-life threatening injuries. She is a juvenile, so police are
not releasing details about her condition. Investigators say she was
the only person in the car wearing a seat belt. Police say the
Lexus hit a cement wall at a high rate of speed. The impact scattered
debris from the crash over a large area. The cement wall was also
damaged. Boise firefighters had to extricate both front seat occupants. Police
are asking anyone who may have seen the Lexus before the crash to
contact them at 570-6290. Officers believe the car traveled up Front
Street to I-184 possibly via Broadway or Boise Ave." .012/03/03/2019188/1-dead-4-seriously-injured-in.html#storylin
Boise Idaho Car Accident Attorneys Link - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:13:54 GMT - Email The Author Description:
If you or a family member has been injured as a result of a car, trucking or motorcycle accident, call attorney Stephen Blackburn for a free consultation to discuss your case. Mr. Blackburn has been representing injury clients since 2003, and has devoted his practice to helping people overcome not only the physical and emotional impacts of injuries, but also the economic impact of injuries. In our current era of "tort reform" we often hear of juries awarding millions of dollars to people who were wrongly convicted, wrongly imprisoned, or wrongly injured in some way. These cases are few and far between, and rarely do we hear all of the facts surrounding the evidence - but only hear of the result. Unfortunately, in cases such as the McDonald's spilled coffee case, most people are unaware of the facts of that case, let alone what happened with the verdict. Why does this happen? Quite simply, it is deliberate planning and strategy by the insurance industry and lawmakers who are in the insurance companies' pockets. Together, they make a formidable team who tell you and me that a jury has no right to determine how much an injured person they may require to pay their medical bills, recover lost wages, or suffer through the activities of daily living. In fact, I find it incredibly ironic that we trust a jury to convict a criminal and give the death penalty, but we can't trust a jury to tell us what a paralyzed motorcyclist hit by a drunk driver should recover for a lifetime of pain and suffering? Instead, the insurance companies and lawmakers have enacted limitations on general damages (pain and suffering). With this background, imagine trying to fight against the insurance industry with your injury claim? The attorneys at Blackburn Law, PC are here to help. Feel free to give me a call at any time to evaluate the facts of your case. I'll visit with you personally and give you candid feedback about the facts of your case, and then you'll have the information you need to make an informed decision. Serving all of southern Idaho, including Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Payette, Weiser, Mountain Home, and the surrounding areas. 208-898-9442.
Car Accidents Leave Scars That Don't Heal Link - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:49:39 GMT - Email The Author Description:
Sometimes car accidents result in minimal or no injuries. If you're unlucky enough to be in an accident, but lucky enough to not be injured - then count yourself lucky! Too often, children and adults alike who are involved in some type of car, trucking or motorcycle accident are sitting next to a window or the frame of a vehicle and when a collision occurs, flying glass and bent, sharp metal can cause terrible injuries to the eyes, face, arms, head and legs. The injuries themselves will heal with proper medical treatment and time, yet sometimes the unsightly scars remain. When this happens, you need to make sure you carefully document the scar aging. The best way to do this is with a digital camera, taking a variety of pictures with and without the flash. Depending on your complexion, the flash can either wash out the scar and make it seem barely noticeable, or it can create a contrast that makes it stick out like a sore thumb. There are also scar revision techniques available from plastic surgeons to lessen the visibility of some types of scars. While these techniques generally do not make the scar disappear, it does help minimize the obviousness. If you have a scar or scars resulting from personal injuries you suffered in a car accident in the Boise or Meridian, Idaho areas, contact attorney Stephen Blackburn 208-898-9442 for a free consultation. 
Idaho Car Accident Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney Link - Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:45:30 GMT - Email The Author Description:
Anyone with life experience knows that bad things sometimes happen to good people. Unfortunately, these bad things may come in the form of injuries suffered in a car, trucking or motorcycle collision. When you are hurt, the last thing you want to think about, but often the first thing you do think about, is who will be paying the medical bills? Other questions may come up, such as how long will it take me to get better? What type of treatment should I receive? What if my injuries are permanent? These are all valid and very real questions. And you need answers. Attorney Stephen Blackburn has served his entire legal career helping people who have been injured in accidents through no fault of their own. I am amazed as I receive daily phone calls from people just like you who are frustrated that the insurance company is treating them poorly, or not talking to them at all, or telling them they shouldn't have been hurt at all, and other similar conversations. It is important to understand that insurance adjusters go through specific training to deal with you - in a way that will save their company money. If they can get you to settle quickly, it saves them thousands of dollars. But what about you? What happens if you settle quickly, usually for the $500-$1000 they dangle in front of you? Well, you will sign a release, and once that happens, you may prejudice any right of future medical care as a result of the collision. Don't let the insurance company dictate your medical care! Call me today for a free consultation. Being hurt as a result of someone else's negligence is not what you had planned. I'll help you get justice. While not every case requires an attorney, I will evaluate your information and let you know whether an attorney will be beneficial for your case. At the end of the day it's your decision. No pressure, just solid legal advice. I look forward to talking with you to learn more about your case. 208-898-9442.
Beware of Collection Agency Tactics Link - Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:57:55 GMT - Email The Author Description:
This time of year, collection agencies are notorious for using questionable, even illegal tactics to try and pry money from you. Granted, they have a right to collect money you legally owe; however, they are limited in their collection tactics. To name but a few of the illegal tactics they use: They will often harass you at work, harass your employer causing strained employer/employee relationships, and may even get you fired.
Additionally, if you have a professional blog or comment sections on a website, they will post flagrantly false comments to try and dissuade people from doing business with you.
If you have been a victim of such tactics, you may have a claim against the collections company for tortious interference with the employment and/or business contract. You should talk to an attorney regarding your possible claims. Your attorney will have the necessary tools to trace the IP addresses of the comments to the offending party which will assist in proving your case.
Caldwell Man Killed in Car vs. Semi Collision Link - Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:47:17 GMT - Email The Author Description:
From The Idaho Statesman:
"Idaho State police are still investigating a car vs. semi crash on
Ustick Road that led to the death of a 30-year-old Caldwell man Thursday
night. ISP officials say Justin Davis was killed after a car he
was a passenger in collided with a semi near the Ustick/Farmway roads
intersection around 8 p.m. Thursday. The driver of the car,
26-year-old Habtom Tesfazgi-Russom of Boise, was taken to Saint
Alphonsus Regional Medical Center for treatment of undisclosed injuries.
The driver of the semi was not hurt, according to ISP reports. Investigators
say Tesfazgi-Russom was driving a Toyota Camry eastbound on Ustick when
he failed to stop at the stop sign at Farmway Road and drove into the
path of a semitrailer, which was going northbound on Farmway Road,
according to ISP reports. The truck smashed into the passenger side of the Camry, where Davis was sitting, according to reports. Davis,
who was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, was the only one of
the three who was not wearing a seat belt, according to ISP reports. The
intersection of Farmway and Ustick roads is southwest of Caldwell.
There is a stop sign on Ustick but traffic on Farmway does not have to
stop. The speed limit on Farmway where the crash occurred is 55 mph,
according to ISP reports. No citations had been issued in connection with the crash as of Friday morning."
Read more: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/12/01/1901198/fatal-crash-reported-west-of-caldwell.html#ixzz1fOOPwZGLAttorney Stephen Blackburn handles all aspects of motor vehicle wrongful death cases. If your loved one has been killed at the hands of alleged negligent driving, you should consult with a personal injury attorney prior to talking to the insurance company about your loss. Our condolences go out to this man's family. There is never an easy time to deal with the unexpected departure of a loved one. Sadly, most, if not all accidents, should be avoided and these senseless things should never happen.
Trucking Accident Kills Star Couple Link - Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:58:45 GMT - Email The Author Description:
First of all, our condolences to the Bass family. May they find peace through family relationships. These tragedies are difficult to deal with, but with the support of family and other loved ones, healing will come. Trucking accidents kill many people every year. Husbands, fathers, mothers, grandmothers and children. All have been seriously maimed or killed by the inattentive, reckless or otherwise dangerous driving of trucking company employees. When trucks drive the roads, substantial safety measures should be taken to make sure innocent people aren't hurt. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed as a result of a trucking company employee's negligence (which is likely imputed to the company itself), then you should talk to a lawyer who has been in the trenches with trucking companies. At Blackburn Law, PC, attorney Stephen Blackburn has helped hundreds of clients over the years who have been seriously injured, or have had loved ones killed, as a result of car or trucking collisions. The consultation is free - and you can rest assured you will be making informed decisions. Don't let the trucking company insurance representative call the shots. Get in the driver's seat and get justice for your family. From The Idaho Statesman:
"Two people from Star were killed Monday morning when the SUV they were
traveling in was struck from behind by a semitrailer near Snoqualmie Pass,
according to Washington State Patrol reports. Jess Albert Bass, 68, and Jean Elaine Bass, 73, both died in the five
vehicle pileup, which included three semitrailer trucks. Washington State
police reports do not indicate what the relationship was between Jess and
Jean Bass. The crash occurred shortly before 11 a.m. in an eastbound lane of Interstate
90. Traffic was stopped in the area for road construction and Bass was slowing
down as he approached those stopped vehicles when the Cherokee was hit from
behind by a semitrailer, according to WSP reports. That impact forced Bass’ SUV into a semitrailer in front of it, causing a
chain reaction that involved three trucks and two cars. Jess Bass and Jean Bass were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash,
according to WSP reports. Four other people in the other vehicles were
injured in the crash and had to be taken to nearby hospitals by ambulance,
according to reports. The crash is still under investigation and no citations had been issued as
of Tuesday morning but WSP reports say the cause of the crash was
inattention on the part of the semitrailer driver which crashed into Bass’s
SUV. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Steward&Williams Tribute Center in Ellensburg, Wash. Jess
Bass described himself as "A 68 year old Great Grandfather with almost
a 30 year background as a Real Estate Broker. I am now retired and
living with my beautiful wife of 41 years," on his Twitter page."
Alleged Negligent Driving Kills Kuna Idaho Man Link - Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:06:35 GMT - Email The Author Description:
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of John Orr, who was killed when another driver allegedly did not stop at his stop sign and t-boned the sedan driven by Mr. Orr. Words cannot express the loss undoubtedly felt by this family, particularly the young boy who was in the vehicle with his father. Our hearts go out to him in this most difficult time. From The Idaho Statesman:
"John K. Orr was killed after his car was hit by a pickup truck that went
through a stop sign on Swan Falls Road Thursday night, according to Idaho
State Police reports. Orr's 12-year-old son, who was a passenger in the car, was taken by
ambulance to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise following the
crash as a precaution, Ada County Sheriff's officials said Thursday. ISP officials say the 45-year-old Orr was driving a 1994 Chrysler New Yorker
car southbound on Swan Falls Road just after 7:30 p.m. when his car was hit
by a pickup truck. ISP officials say 33-year-old Brian A. Mulherin of Kuna was driving a 2002
Dodge Dakota pickup westbound on E. Kings Road when he drove through a stop
sign and right into the side of Orr's car. The force of the impact caused the car and the truck to leave the road and
come to a rest in a field in the southwest corner of the intersection,
according to ISP reports. Orr was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Orr, his son, and Mulherin were all wearing their seatbelts at the time of
the crash and ISP officials say it does not appear as if alcohol or drug use
was a factor in the crash. The crash is still under investigation and no citations had been issued as
of early Friday morning."
Nampa Idaho Crosswalk Accident Attorney Link - Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:03:15 GMT - Email The Author Description:
If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of being struck while legally occupying a crosswalk, call attorney Stephen Blackburn for a free consultation. Pedestrians in these situations should be given the widest berth possible to avoid colliding with them. Often times, drivers who hit people in crosswalks are not paying attention and fail to realize the serious consequences associated with their decision. Attorney Blackburn makes sure the insurance company takes care of you. From The Idaho Statesman:
"A 46-year-old man and a 5-year-old girl were badly hurt Tuesday night
when they were hit by a passenger car on East Greenhurst Street near
Chicago Street in Nampa. The man and the girl were carrying orange
pedestrian flags when they were struck by a four-door passenger car,
Nampa police Sgt. Oren McGuire said. The girl is currently being
treated at St. Luke's Boise Medical Center for what police have called
life-threatening injuries. The man is being treated at Saint Alphonsus
Regional Medical Center for what police say are serious injuries. The road had recently been chip sealed and crosswalk lines were obscured, McGuire said. The crash was reported just after 8:20 p.m. The driver of the car is a 59-year-old woman from Nampa, police say. An investigation into the cause of the crash is continuing, and no citations had been issued as of 8 a.m. Wednesday."
Serious Car Crash On Highway 17 Between Banks / Crouch Link - Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:30:44 GMT - Email The Author Description:
From The Idaho Statesman:
"Five Treasure Valley residents were injured in a head-on collision Tuesday night on County Highway 17 between Banks and Crouch. According
to a release from Idaho State Police, Anthony Reilly, 25, of Nampa
crossed the center line in a Kia Spectra. The Spectra collided head on
with a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban driven by Susan Decker, 59, of Boise. Reilly
and his 12-year-old passenger were extricated from the vehicle by
emergency crews. Reilly was transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional
Medical Center in Boise via air ambulance. Decker, her two
passengers, ages 13- and 67-years-old, and Reilly's passenger were taken
to the same hospital via ground ambulance. According to the
release, alcohol is not a factor in the crash. Officials don't know who
was wearing seatbelts. The crash is under investigation."
Attorney Stephen Blackburn assists with people who have been injured as a result of a car, trucking or motorcycle accident. Don't put your case in the hands of the insurance company without consulting with a lawyer first.
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