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Wrongful Death and Overworked Doctors and Nurses

December 16, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

BOISE and NAMPA, Idaho. It is well documented that getting less than five or six hours of sleep can impair a person’s judgment. Drivers are advised to not get behind the wheel if they have not properly slept the night before. Federal regulations require that truck drivers take regular rest breaks to ensure that they are not driving on little or no sleep. Yet, despite this, many doctors—from neurosurgeons to nurses—are forced to work long shifts that lead to sleep deprivation.

Can I Sue for Wrongful Death or Injury of My Dog or Cat in Boise, Idaho?

October 21, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

BOISE or NAMPA, Idaho. It’s a pet owner’s worst nightmare: your dog or cat has been hit by a car. If your dog or cat survives his or her injury, vet expenses can go into the thousands of dollars, not to mention the emotional suffering of the family and the animal. Pet owners may wonder—can I sue for my pet’s wrongful death or personal injuries in Boise or Nampa, Idaho?

More Families Seek Wrongful Death Claims for Police Brutality

September 30, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

BOISE and NAMPA, Idaho. Earlier this month, the Chicago Tribune reported that the family of Sandra Bland, an African American woman who died in a Texas jail, will receive a $1.9 million settlement for her wrongful death. The family hopes that the settlement will result in jail and criminal justice reform. The wrongful death settlement agreement includes changes in the ways inmates will be monitored in the Texas jail where Bland was found dead. The family hopes that additional oversight will prevent deaths of inmates in custody. As a result of the settlement, the Texas jail where Bland was held will invest more money in training officers and will hire emergency personnel to be on staff at all times.

Leading Causes of Wrongful Death in Boise and Nampa, Idaho

July 15, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

BOISE and NAMPA, Idaho. When a person is killed due to the negligence or neglect of a company or person, families have important protections under the law. Survivors may have the right to bring forth a wrongful death lawsuit. While no amount of money can replace the loss of a loved one, money from a wrongful death lawsuit can go to paying medical expenses, funeral expenses, lost wages, and the pain and suffering the loss has caused. The Law Office of Johnson & Lundgreen are wrongful death lawyers in Boise and Nampa, Idaho who may be able to assist you if you’ve lost a loved one.

Preventing Hot Car Deaths in Boise and Nampa, Idaho

June 24, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

With summer officially here, the days are warmer. With the warmer weather come unique dangers, particularly with regards to children being left in hot cars. According to CNN, three times more children have died in hot cars this year when compared to last year. While these deaths are often accidental, parents and caregivers face criminal charges and may also face personal injury civil lawsuits if a caregiver is found negligent. If your child or a loved one was injured or suffered wrongful death after being left in a hot car in Boise or Nampa, Idaho, you may be entitled to receive a recovery for your losses. Contact the Law Office of Johnson & Lundgreen today to learn more.

Is it Possible to Sue for Wrongful Death for Prescription Painkillers?

May 16, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

The American Bar Association notes several recent cases where children were able to recover wrongful death damages even when their parents were killed before the child was born. The case cited involved a doctor who worked at a pain management clinic. The doctor allegedly prescribed a deadly dose of painkillers resulting in the death of a father shortly before his child was born.

Wrongful Death in Prisons: A Rising Concern

April 22, 2016/in Blog /by rljohnson

Boise State Public Radio reported recently on the practice that places dangerous inmates in solitary confinement, only to then turn around and give him a cellmate when overcrowded conditions leave officers with no other choice. With overcrowding in prisons, officers who send inmates to solitary, often send them to cells that are solitary only in name. This means that more than one prisoner may be in a cell labeled “solitary” at a time. When conflicts arise in these small cells where inmates are forced to eat, sleep, and defecate in front of one another, these conflicts can often end in injury or death.

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.

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.

Wrongful Death Lawyer’s Facts: Should Boise Families Be Allowed to Collect Pain and Suffering Damages?

October 2, 2015/in Blog /by rljohnson

According to the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies, most states and jurisdictions allow families to collect pain and suffering in wrongful death lawsuits. Yet, while many jurisdictions allow families to collect these damages, some jurisdictions, like Boise, don’t allow a victim’s loved ones to seek pain and suffering in a wrongful death lawsuit.

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Wrongful Death and Overworked Doctors and Nurses

Can I Sue for Wrongful Death or Injury of My Dog or Cat in Boise, Idaho?

More Families Seek Wrongful Death Claims for Police Brutality

Leading Causes of Wrongful Death in Boise and Nampa, Idaho

Preventing Hot Car Deaths in Boise and Nampa, Idaho

Is it Possible to Sue for Wrongful Death for Prescription Painkillers?

Wrongful Death in Prisons: A Rising Concern

Wrongful Death Accidents Increasing in Idaho, NHTSA Reports

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

Wrongful Death Lawyer’s Facts: Should Boise Families Be Allowed to Collect Pain and Suffering Damages?

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