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Wrongful Death Accidents Increasing in Idaho, NHTSA Reports

February 19, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

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.

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

February 12, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

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.

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

February 8, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

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 crashes. Super Bowl Sunday is tied to many traditions—with beer drinking and alcohol consumption being one of the expectations. People gather together to drink, watch the game, and see the commercials, but they may not always plan how they’re going to get home.

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

February 1, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

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 car seat can be incredibly dangerous.

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

January 22, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

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 their family members, but to get a sense of closure following an accident. The financial burden facing families after these losses can sometimes be immense. A fair recovery can give families the money they need to move forward with their lives.

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

January 15, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

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 about car laws and bike laws. Some drivers could receive their license without having to prove that they knew that bikes were subject to the same laws that cars are subject to when sharing the road. But now, thanks to changes in the law, the Idaho Statesman reports that drivers can expect to encounter at least one question on their driving test about Idaho’s driving laws and bicycles.

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

January 8, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

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 and distracted driving infractions, including enforcing new texting and driving laws.

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

December 28, 2015/in Blog /by rljohnson

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 when other drivers are cutting you off or being inconsiderate can sometimes feel like it requires you to have the patience of Yoda or a Zen monk.

Personal Injury Law and Teen Drivers—Can Video Games Prevent Accidents in Boise, Idaho?

December 18, 2015/in Blog /by rljohnson

Video games have been blamed for everything from reckless driving to crime, but can they actually prevent teen driving accidents? A recent University of Rochester study found that action video game players were more likely to make the right decision faster when it came to driving, reading, or finding a friend in a crowd. Emergency situations that arise when driving may require a person to make a critical split-second decision. The University of Rochester found that for video game players, these decisions are better and faster. Teen drivers are often at a disadvantage when it comes to making quick decisions behind the wheel due to lack of experience. Yet, skills acquired while playing video games may be able to help them out and prevent serious accidents.

Car Accident Lawyer Names Three Deadly Distractions in Boise, Idaho

December 11, 2015/in Blog /by rljohnson

While we all have heard about the danger of looking down at your cell phone to text a friend while driving and have been warned about the hazards of looking down to type an address into a GPS or to make a phone call, these are not the only distractions out there facing drivers. Cell-phone and technology distractions are publicized for good reason. USAttorneys.com notes that it can take a driver over 4 seconds to read a text. Yet, technology aren’t the only things distracting drivers these days.

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Wrongful Death Accidents Increasing in Idaho, NHTSA Reports

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Personal Injury Law and Teen Drivers—Can Video Games Prevent Accidents in Boise, Idaho?

Car Accident Lawyer Names Three Deadly Distractions in Boise, Idaho

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