by Russell Johnson | Aug 15, 2014 | Blog
The National Safety Council reports that falls are responsible for almost 9 million emergency room visits annually. Adults aged 65 and older are more prone to injury or death following a slip and fall. In 2009 alone, falls resulted in over 25,000 fatalities. The...
by Russell Johnson | Aug 8, 2014 | Blog
According to the Idaho Commission on Aging, every year, about 2.1 million Americans become victims of elder abuse. Unfortunately, for every reported case, some experts believe that five cases go unreported. The Idaho Commission on Aging defines abuse as “intentional...
by Russell Johnson | Aug 5, 2014 | Blog
According to KDLT news, a 17-year old was killed over the weekend when he swerved to avoid an animal in the road. He was ejected from his vehicle and died in the hospital. In some cases, tragedies like this cannot be avoided. Animals, like elk, can be very difficult...
by Russell Johnson | Jul 30, 2014 | Blog
Wrongful-death lawsuits are particularly complicated types of personal-injury claims. Whereas most injury suits are filed by an injured party, wrongful-death lawsuits are filed by the family members of people who have died due to another party’s negligence. If...
by Russell Johnson | Jul 23, 2014 | Blog
KTVB News reports that more than 4,000 teens have died in car crashes throughout the past five summers. Police and first responders know that summer marks the 100 most dangerous days of the year. It’s the time when teens are out of school and learning to drive....
by Russell Johnson | Jul 17, 2014 | Blog
Idaho is a recreational state year ‘round. Now that summer is in full effect, it’s common to see cars towing boats and RVs helping people enjoy the outdoors. However, if drivers aren’t careful, trailers can cause serious car wrecks. These accidents generally follow...
