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Personal Injury Law in Idaho: Protecting the Poor

May 20, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

Poor individuals in the U.S. face many barriers to justice. It has been well-documented that public defenders are often overworked and that the poor may not receive the representation that they deserve. The Nation recently reported on the underrepresentation of the poor in civil cases. For instance, unlike criminal cases, individuals do not have the right to receive a court-appointed attorney in civil cases. This means that in many serious legal cases—whether it’s divorce or eviction—the poor may not have access to legal counsel.

Is it Possible to Sue for Wrongful Death for Prescription Painkillers?

May 16, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

The American Bar Association notes several recent cases where children were able to recover wrongful death damages even when their parents were killed before the child was born. The case cited involved a doctor who worked at a pain management clinic. The doctor allegedly prescribed a deadly dose of painkillers resulting in the death of a father shortly before his child was born.

Personal Injury Risk in Boise: Takata Recall Grows

May 6, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

This week the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just issued a press release stating that the Takata airbag recall will grow to include an additional 40 million inflators. The move signals and expansion and acceleration of the recall. Prior to this week’s recall, 28.8 inflators were covered. The NHTSA’s move increases the recall significantly to include all Takata airbags without a chemical drying agent.

What Happens When Insurance Doesn’t Cover Physical Therapy in Boise?

April 29, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

Medical insurance and car accident insurance often limits the amount of physical therapy sessions that individuals can claim or receive in a given span of time. For some individuals who have been hurt in car accidents, these limits can be both frustrating, and some claim, harmful.

Wrongful Death in Prisons: A Rising Concern

April 22, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

Boise State Public Radio reported recently on the practice that places dangerous inmates in solitary confinement, only to then turn around and give him a cellmate when overcrowded conditions leave officers with no other choice. With overcrowding in prisons, officers who send inmates to solitary, often send them to cells that are solitary only in name. This means that more than one prisoner may be in a cell labeled “solitary” at a time. When conflicts arise in these small cells where inmates are forced to eat, sleep, and defecate in front of one another, these conflicts can often end in injury or death.

Truck Accident Lawyer in Boise Discusses Truck Highway Safety

April 15, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

Every year, individuals are hurt or killed in accidents involving trucks. When truck accidents take place, they tend to be serious due to the sheer loads that trucks carry. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a truck accident in Nampa or Boise, Idaho, you and your family may be entitled to compensation to pay for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and rehabilitation fees. A truck accident lawyer can assess your circumstances and determine the value of your claim. Trucks are subject to strict federal and state regulations. Drivers are required to abide by hours of service laws and to keep log books. A personal injury lawyer qualified to handle truck accident claims can determine whether a driver or company broke the law and make sure that you receive the compensation you deserve.

Personal Injury Lawyer in Idaho Discusses Takata Recall—People Still Dying From Defective Airbags

April 8, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

Despite Honda’s massive recall which affected 28 million vehicles manufactured between 2002 and 2015, people are still dying from defective airbags. According to the New York Times, a Texas teen was killed when her Honda Civic’s Takata airbag ruptured during a car accident. Takata’s airbags have been recalled because when the bags rupture, they can eject deadly shrapnel at drivers and passengers. The crash was called “minor.” The young driver would have survived had she not been struck by the piece of metal ejected by the airbag.

Two Leading Causes of Pedestrian Personal Injury in Boise

March 24, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

We hear often about the dangers of texting and driving. But, have you heard about the danger of texting and walking? Texting and walking accounts for more injuries than those sustained from texting and driving, though texting and driving injuries remain more serious.

Are Boise, Idaho Truck Driver Schedules Giving Truck Drivers Sleep Disorders?

March 18, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, approximately 4,000 people die in truck accidents every year. 100,000 more suffer injuries as a result of these accidents. A recent CNBC article put the crisis into perspective. The kinds of injuries Americans suffer every year as a result of the trucking industry is comparable to the kind of damages that would be caused if a major jet crashed every single week for a whole year. There would certainly be a large American outcry against the aviation industry if airplane crashes were in the news every day. Yet, truck accident injuries and deaths are accepted as if they were inevitable.

Can Distracted Driving Simulators Prevent Personal Injury Accidents in Idaho Before they Happen?

March 14, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

While drivers often hear about the serious consequences of driving while distracted, experiencing the effects first-hand often means tragedy, personal injury, and sorrow for everyone involved. Yet, AT&T has recently released a texting and driving simulator that teen drivers and others can download. The simulator offers individuals the firsthand experience of the serious consequences of texting and driving.

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Personal Injury Law in Idaho: Protecting the Poor

Is it Possible to Sue for Wrongful Death for Prescription Painkillers?

Personal Injury Risk in Boise: Takata Recall Grows

What Happens When Insurance Doesn’t Cover Physical Therapy in Boise?

Wrongful Death in Prisons: A Rising Concern

Truck Accident Lawyer in Boise Discusses Truck Highway Safety

Personal Injury Lawyer in Idaho Discusses Takata Recall—People Still Dying From Defective Airbags

Two Leading Causes of Pedestrian Personal Injury in Boise

Are Boise, Idaho Truck Driver Schedules Giving Truck Drivers Sleep Disorders?

Can Distracted Driving Simulators Prevent Personal Injury Accidents in Idaho Before they Happen?

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