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Car Accident Law in Idaho: Is Texting Really Worse Than Other Distractors?

Posted on August 5, 2016

NAMPA and BOISE, Idaho. Scientists are studying the way the brain responds to driving in order to determine exactly why texting and driving is as dangerous as it is. Besides the obvious factors—texting takes your eyes off the road, and engages the use of your hands, which should be on the steering wheel, texting...

Tesla’s Next Move? Self-Driving Semi-Trucks

Posted on July 25, 2016

BOISE and NAMPA, Idaho. Even as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigates the recent Tesla crash in which a car’s autopilot may be to blame, Tesla continues to make announcements about the future of the auto industry and the self-driving car. The crash, which took place in Florida, in which the car’s autopilot...

Leading Causes of Wrongful Death in Boise and Nampa, Idaho

Posted on July 15, 2016

BOISE and NAMPA, Idaho. When a person is killed due to the negligence or neglect of a company or person, families have important protections under the law. Survivors may have the right to bring forth a wrongful death lawsuit. While no amount of money can replace the loss of a loved one, money from...

U.S. Leads World in Car Crash Deaths—Boise Car Accident Lawyer Considers Statistics

Posted on July 11, 2016

BOISE and NAMPA, Idaho. The Centers for Disease Control recently compared car accident crash deaths in the U.S. with crash death rates in 19 other countries. The CDC found that the U.S. has more crash deaths for every 100,000 people, putting the U.S. in the lead among world crash deaths. While the U.S....

Urgent Recall Warns Drivers to Stop Driving Honda and Acura Cars Right Now

Posted on July 1, 2016

BOISE, NAMPA, Idaho. If you own an Acura or a Honda vehicle, you may be one of 300,000 car owners being warned by federal safety regulators to stop driving your vehicle immediately. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, some Hondas and Acuras may put drivers in grave danger. CNN reports that,...

Preventing Hot Car Deaths in Boise and Nampa, Idaho

Posted on June 24, 2016

With summer officially here, the days are warmer. With the warmer weather come unique dangers, particularly with regards to children being left in hot cars. According to CNN, three times more children have died in hot cars this year when compared to last year. While these deaths are often accidental, parents and caregivers...

Personal Injury Lawyer in Boise, Idaho Discusses How Words Can Impact Your Case

Posted on June 20, 2016

When it comes to your personal injury case, words matter. Whether you’re on social media, considering sending a demand letter, or discussing your accident in public, the words you say and write can have an immense impact in the outcome of your case. The Law Office of Johnson & Lundgreen are personal injury lawyers...

Boise, Idaho Car Accident Lawyer’s Tips for Car Crash Witnesses

Posted on June 13, 2016

Being a witness to a car accident can be incredibly traumatic and confusing. In the moments after a car accident, individuals may be hurt, may need help, and the wrecked cars themselves can sometimes pose a danger to good Samaritans wishing to help. Yet, when witnesses act fast, lives can be saved.

Idaho Car Accident Attorney’s Memorial Day Driving Tips

Posted on June 2, 2016

Memorial Day Weekend heralds the official beginning of the summer travel season. According to AAA, 34.8 million Americans will travel over Memorial Day Weekend. 89% of those who are travelling will do so by car. More people on the road over the weekend means an increased risk...

5 Questions To Ask Your Personal Injury Lawyer

Posted on May 30, 2016

1. Do They Specialize as an Injury Lawyer? After you have prioritized your health and safety at the scene of an accident you need to start thinking about getting a lawyer. The first thing you are going to want to know about your lawyer is if they specialize in your type of...