April 2014 - Johnson &  Lundgreen

Accident-Lawyer News: 2 Recent Bicycle Accidents

Posted on April 30, 2014

Idahoans enjoy some of the best outdoor activities in the country, and many residents lead very active lifestyles, so it’s not surprising that the bicycling community thrives in the Treasure Valley. The green belt offers students a chance to ride to school, and children of all ages can ride their bikes during the warmer...

The Effects Of Negligent Driving

Posted on April 23, 2014

In 2012, Idaho police arrested more than 9,000 people for driving under the influence, according to the FBI Uniform Crime Report. That same year, drunk drivers killed 53 people and injured hundreds more. Police all over the state launched drunk-driving awareness campaigns, but it’s easy for their message to get lost in the statistics.

Distracted Driving Roundup

Posted on April 15, 2014

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration declared April “Distracted Driving Awareness Month,” and state police all over the country are using this opportunity to crack down on drivers who are texting while driving. According to the Idaho State Journal, Idaho law-enforcement officers will be looking for distracted drivers as...

Idaho Accident-Lawyer News Roundup

Posted on April 7, 2014

Cars may be the most dangerous invention that man has ever made. The average U.S. car weighs in at 4,000 pounds, and there are more than 250 million of them on the road today. It’s no wonder that more than 29,000 people die each year in car accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic...

Car Accident Stories In Idaho

Posted on April 2, 2014

The Idaho State Journal reports that police blamed a recent car accident on distracted driving. According to the police report, 18-year-old Jennie Morrison was driving in her VW Bug when she lost control and drove off of the road. She overcorrected while trying to regain control of the...