Researchers writing for the European Journal of Epidemiology surveyed the major human-related factors that lead to car accidents every year. A report to Congress also detailed important human errors that led to car accidents. The hope is that the findings can help researchers, public policy-makers, and engineers make cars and roadways safer in the years to come.
KSL.com Utah News reports that fatigue and distraction may have contributed to an Idaho woman’s death in a car accident that took place on November 4th. Brittney S. Zamora, a 24 year old woman from Pocatello, Idaho was driving westbound on I-84 when her Dodge Neon drifted into the median. The woman overcorrected and crossed two lanes of traffic. The car went over the right side of the road and rolled over. Zamora was ejected from the vehicle. As the car rolled, it crushed her beneath it, killing her.
Following a car or truck accident, victims often seek out immediate medical attention. Doctors treat broken bones, lacerations, internal injuries, stitch up open wounds, and sometimes perform brain scans to ensure that there is no dangerous swelling of the brain or permanent damage.
Car crashes that lead to an injury are traumatic, and it’s often difficult for victims to know which steps they need to take to recover compensation. If you’ve been in an accident, it’s important to realize that the other driver’s insurance company isn’t on your side.
Bicycling is an inherently dangerous activity in our society. Just like drivers, cyclists face many hazards on the road, including distracted, reckless and impaired drivers. Unlike motorists, cyclists don’t have airbags and seatbelts.
Society tends to car-accident lawsuits in overly simplistic terms. If you’ve never suffered an injury in an accident, you may be tempted to assume that the party at fault will pay for the other party’s injuries. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to determine who is at fault in an accident, especially if there are no witnesses.
The Idaho State Journal reports that police blamed a recent car accident on distracted driving. According to the police report, 18-year-old Jennie Morrison was driving in her VW Bug when she lost control and drove off of the road. She overcorrected while trying to regain control of the vehicle and sped back across the road before hitting a guardrail.
Paramedics took her to a nearby medical center where doctors treated her for non-life threatening injuries. When asked what happened, she told police that she was trying to adjust her sock and took her eyes off the road for only a moment.
The story serves to remind us that any activity that takes your eyes or mind away from the task of driving can cause a serious accident. Overall, she is very lucky that she didn’t strike a pedestrian or another motorist.
If you’ve been injured by a negligent driver in Meridian, don’t hesitate to call our offices and schedule a free initial consultation to determine if pursuing a personal-injury lawsuit is worthwhile. You may be able to recover compensation that you can use to pay for any medical treatment that your injuries require. To schedule your consultation, call 208-376-5265.
Family Files Wrongful-Death Lawsuit After Single-Car Accident
It’s not often that a personal-injury lawsuit is filed over a single vehicle car accident. These cases almost always involve a vehicle design flaw or malfunction. The Idaho Business Review reports that the family of a nurse is suing her employer for literally working her to death.
They claim that the hospital was notorious for understaffing, making nurses work long hours in stressful conditions. According to the lawsuit, Beth Jasper was often required to work through her lunch breaks and was routinely called in on her days off.
Eventually, the long shifts became a source of stress, and she skipped meals to keep up at work. After a 12-hour shift, she told her coworkers that she was exhausted and hadn’t eaten that day. She started to drive home but ended up driving her car into a tree. Her family claims that she fell asleep at the wheel.
Jasper’s Family Is Suing The Hospital For Neglecting To Maintain A Safe Work Environment
The lawsuit cites the fact that the hospital administrators received multiple complaints about the strenuous work conditions but failed to solve the problem. The family claims that Jasper’s death could have been avoided, and it was her employer’s responsibility to monitor her working situation and make changes when necessary.
There are many cases that fall into gray areas of the law. If you are finding it difficult to decide whether or not you should file a lawsuit, call us. At the Law Offices of Johnson & Lundgreen, we offer free consultations for people in your situation. To schedule a time to speak with a Meridian personal-injury lawyer, call us at 208-376-5265.
Think you’re safe from negligent drivers while in a store? Think again.
The Idaho Press-Tribune reports that a 72-year-old driver crashed into a Verizon store in the middle of the day. The vehicle struck several people before hitting a wall and coming to a stop. A store employee was rushed to the hospital with a serious leg injury. Fortunately, the injury is non-life threatening.
A few of the customers also received injuries and were treated by emergency medical personnel at the scene and released. Although the elderly driver has not been cited for the accident, the police say they are still investigating.
The Car Accident Could Provoke A Discussion About Elderly Drivers And Safety Issues
A preliminary report suggests that the police do not suspect the driver, who only has one leg, of drinking and driving. Rather, the police believe that she accidentally pressed the gas when pulling into a parking spot. Police say that they may ask the department of motor vehicles to revoke her driver’s license.
The accident is similar to one that took place in a church parking lot just last month. The driver in that case also pressed the wrong pedal, killing four people. It has since raised questions about elderly drivers and how to keep the roads safe.
Even compact cars weigh more than 3,000 pounds, so no instance of negligent driving should be taken lightly. If you have been injured by a negligent driver, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries through a lawsuit. At the Law Offices of Johnson & Lundgreen, we pride ourselves on helping to protect the rights of Idahoans.
To speak with a personal-injury lawyer in Meridian, Call Us At 208-376-5256 Today!
Christmas Tree Farmer Sues Idaho-Based Helicopter Company
In other recent news, Oregon Live reports that John A. Blackwell filed a lawsuit against a helicopter company in Idaho after he was accidently lifted off the ground and fell.
The helicopter was picking up a group of trees from a Christmas tree farm. The farm’s employees are responsible for attaching the helicopter’s cable to the bundle of trees, and Blackwell says that the pilot is supposed to wait for an “all clear” signal from the worker before taking off.
He says that last November, a pilot failed to wait for the all-clear and began to take off. Blackwell was lifted about 5 feet from the ground before he managed to get free. He fell and fractured his back. He is seeking compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering.
At the Law Offices of Johnson & Lundgreen, we handle a wide variety of cases including car accidents, pedestrian accidents, slips and falls and nursing-home abuse. If you’ve been injured in Meridian, we can help you recover the compensation you deserve. Call Us At 208-376-5256 Today!
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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.
