The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is all too common in our society today. Drivers are often on their smart phones, looking at social media sites or video chatting, rather than looking at the road in front of them. According to a survey by Consumer Reports, 41% of drivers with smartphones said they had used their hands to text… Read More »
Our Amazing Spine – 10 Interesting Facts
1. The spine consists of three areas: The lumbar area (lower back), the thoracic area (mid-back) and the cervical area (neck). 2. The lumbar area consists of five vertebrae, the thoracic area has twelve vertebrae, and the cervical area has seven vertebrae. 3. We start life with 33 individual vertebrae. Over time, certain individual vertebrae… Read More »
Failure to Wear a Seat Belt Now a Defense In Idaho
Wearing a seat belt just got more important, not only to protect you from injuries in a car wreck but to protect your legal rights as well. Did you know the Idaho legislature again voted in favor of insurance companies and against injured people? As of July 1, 2014, if are involved in an accident… Read More »
Idaho Wrongful Death Claims
In Idaho, if you have a loved one who has died because of the negligence of another, you may have a claim for wrongful death. Wrongful death claims can be brought by certain family members or a personal representative. In Idaho, look to Idaho Code §5-311 to determine if you can bring a claim on… Read More »
I Was In A Car Wreck! Now What?
If you are involved in an automobile accident, it can be disconcerting and nerve wracking. While no one wants to be involved in an automobile accident, if it does happen, the following suggestions may be helpful. 1) Make sure everyone is ok. If someone or even you need medical attention, call 911 and let them… Read More »
