University of Idaho and Several Other Schools Study Distracted Driving: Better Prevention Methods Needed
Distracted driving is a significant contributor to car accidents. In the age of mobile technology, multi-tasking while behind the wheel has become a way of life for some. Sadly, for individuals who engage in regular distracted driving behaviors, it is not a question of “if” the driver will be involved in a serious accident,...
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Traumatic Brain Injury May be Easier to Detect Thanks to New F.D.A. Cleared Device
Traumatic brain injury and mild traumatic brain injury are notoriously difficult to diagnose, especially immediately following an accident. It can sometimes be weeks or even months before victims are aware that their symptoms—which can range from dizziness to insomnia—are connected to a car accident. Statute of limitation laws place limits on the amount of...
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Share the Road: Bicycle Memorials in Boise Draw Attention to Deaths
On a rainy morning in September 2013, a man was struck and killed by a car while riding his bike. The man had been riding in a construction zone under low-light conditions. Today, the scene where the accident took place has become a memorial and a somber reminder to drivers about the presence of...
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When the Police Get Into Accidents in Idaho Who Holds Them Accountable?
Imagine this scenario. You’re driving along, following all the rules of the road, when suddenly, out of nowhere, a car crashes into you. You regain consciousness realizing that you’ve been in an accident. Your head hurts and you feel a little sick. How did this happen? You were at an intersection you happen to...
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Alcohol Detection Systems—Can Technology Keep Roads Safer?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is currently in the process of researching new technology that could potentially prevent drunk drivers from driving in the first place. Currently, the only technology on the market that prevents drivers from driving after consuming excessive amounts of alcohol is an ignition interlock device. These devices are...
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Idaho’s Electronic Signs Promote Safe Driving
Idaho’s electronic message boards will be offering new messages to drivers who take to the road. While the signs are often left blank, the Idaho Transportation Department has decided to place messages that encourage safer driving practices on the boards. According to Local 8 News, the boards have been used to alert drivers...
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How to Maximize Witness Testimony for Your Personal Injury Claim
Witness testimony can be one of the most important pieces of evidence for your personal injury case should the case go to court. Even if your case doesn’t go to court, a written witness statement could be used to help facilitate an out-of-court settlement. Given the importance of witness testimony, many personal injury victims...
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How to Maximize Witness Testimony for Your Personal Injury Claim
Witness testimony can be one of the most important pieces of evidence for your personal injury case should the case go to court. Even if your case doesn’t go to court, a written witness statement could be used to help facilitate an out-of-court settlement. Given the importance of witness testimony, many personal injury victims...
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Who is Liable After a Car Accident? The Other Driver May Not Be the Only Person Responsible
Following a car accident, the first person victims seek compensation from is the other negligent driver. However, a skilled personal injury lawyer understands that the other negligent driver may not be the only means by which victims can recover money following a personal injury accident.
Personal Injury Due to a Drunk Driver in Boise or Meridian?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2000, there were over 1,700 crashes where a driver or pedestrian was found to have a BAC of 0.01 or more. While the legal drunk driving limit in Idaho is currently 0.08, alcohol in any quantity is known to have a serious effect on...
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