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Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Boise Discusses Dangers of Road Debris

Posted on March 4, 2016

In one YouTube video, everything seems ordinary. The driver trails a white car on the highway and, for a while, it could be just any other day on the road. Then, out of nowhere, an object flies in through the window, sending a spider’s web of splinters across the glass. Road debris doesn’t need...

Will Heavier Truck Loads Lead to More Truck Accident Lawsuits in Boise?

Posted on February 26, 2016

Boise, Idaho lawmakers are poised to sign a bill into law that would allow trucks to carry loads up to 129,000 pounds on Idaho roads. The law would put Idaho’s truck load limits on par with Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada—but will the new law put drivers at risk?

Wrongful Death Accidents Increasing in Idaho, NHTSA Reports

Posted on February 19, 2016

Boise and Nampa, Idaho drivers may be at a greater risk of getting killed or injured in an auto accident, according to recent data. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that after years of declining numbers of traffic deaths, in 2015, the number of people killed on U.S. highways has increased. The National...

Boise Law Lets Victims Seek Personal Injury Compensation from Drivers Under the Influence of Marijuana—But How Do You Prove It?

Posted on February 12, 2016

If you’ve been in a car accident in Boise or Nampa, Idaho you may be facing a range of challenges. The law entitles accident victims to receive personal injury recovery under the law if the other driver was found negligent. One way a driver can be found negligent is if the driver was under...

Are You More at Risk of Getting into a Car Accident on Super Bowl Sunday—Idaho Lawyer Weighs In

Posted on February 8, 2016

According to the Los Angeles Times, drivers are twice at risk of being involved in a drunk driving accident on Super Bowl Sunday than any other normal weekend day in January and February. One report found that on Super Bowl Sunday, there was a 77% increase in the number of drunk driving related...

Boise Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses Risks and Benefits of Wearing a Winter Coat in the Car

Posted on February 1, 2016

With the winter season in full swing, many people keep their winter coats on while driving and likewise keep their children snuggled in their winter coats when strapping them into their car seats. Yet, according to recent reports released by Today and USAttorneys, keeping your child in a winter coat while riding in a...

Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Four Kinds of Claims You Can Make in Idaho

Posted on January 22, 2016

If you’ve lost a loved one in Boise or Nampa, Idaho due to another person’s negligence, your family may be facing tragic and difficult times. For the surviving children, spouses, and parents, there are no words that can offer consolation. Individuals bring wrongful death claims not just to receive justice in the name of...

Car Accident Laws that May Surprise You: Idaho Adds Bicycle Question to Driving Test

Posted on January 15, 2016

When you take your written driving test in Boise or Nampa, Idaho, you can expect to have to prove your knowledge about traffic laws, signage, and right of way laws. While Idaho’s driving test sometimes included questions about bicycles, in the randomly generated test, not all drivers would be required to demonstrate their knowledge...

Truck Accident Lawyer Considers Whether Unmarked Patrol Cars in Boise, Idaho Will Reduce Accidents

Posted on January 8, 2016

Idaho State Police are asking Idaho Legislature for the permission to patrol the roadways in unmarked patrol cars. According to KREM news, some officers argue that when drivers see marked patrol cars, they display their best behavior. Idaho police claim that unmarked patrol cars will give officers the ability to better enforce aggressive...

Boise, Idaho: How to Change Driving Attitudes—Personal Injury Attorney Offers Some Strategies

Posted on December 28, 2015

Safe driving begins in the mind and the heart. Drivers must make a conscious decision to drive defensively and to avoid unsafe behaviors behind the wheel. It’s all too convenient or easy to pick up the phone when driving. Choosing not to drink and drive means careful planning. And, the decision to stay calm...