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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Safety Council reports that the number of people killed in car accidents increased by 9.3 percent. This accounts for approximately 26,000 deaths between January and September alone. When the numbers are broken down regionally, Idaho was among the regions that saw the greatest increase in the number of people killed in car accidents.
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 the influence of alcohol or marijuana. Yet, proving that a driver was using marijuana can actually be quite difficult.
In order to win a car accident lawsuit in Boise or Nampa, Idaho, individuals need to establish that the other driver breached his or her duty of care. A breach of duty of care is also known as negligence.
Biking is a great way to get around town and to get exercise. Unfortunately, every year, countless people are injured when they are hit by drivers while biking on Boise and Nampa’s roadways. The Idaho Statesman recently reported on the tragic injuries sustained by a Boise 5-year-old boy when he was struck by a mini-van while riding his bike. Despite speed limit restrictions and a four-way stop with flashing red lights, the driver failed to stop and dragged the boy for several seconds even after he was struck.
As drivers, every time we get behind the wheel, we understand the immense responsibility we have to ourselves, to our passengers, and to other drivers. By following the rules of the road, by staying focused on driving, and by driving defensively, drivers can keep themselves, their loved ones, and other motorists safe. While there are many common-sense ways drivers can stay safe, your car itself may have little-known hazards. Here are five surprising hazards found in most cars.
According to the Magazine of the Urban Land Institute, Vista Avenue in Boise, Idaho presents unique risks and obstacles to pedestrians. At the street’s busiest intersection at Overland Road, there are no crosswalks for pedestrians, no stop signs, and no clear path for pedestrians to get from one side of the road to the other. Vista Avenue is a busy thoroughfare, with business and shops to draw pedestrians and drivers alike. It is also a major rush-hour route that sees a great deal of traffic. Now, with grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Boise’s Vista avenue may become more walkable and safer for everyone.
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Meridian, ID 83642
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Nampa, ID 83686
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250 S. 5th St., Suite 300
Boise, ID 83702
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We work with people throughout the Treasure Valley on cases of personal injury: Automobile accidents, slips and falls, dog bites, etc. We take cases on a contingent fee basis meaning you pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you.