If you have been in an accident and suffered an injury to your head, then you have to be aware of the dangers this may pose. Sometimes injuries of this type do not become evident for days, weeks, or even months. This makes it even more important to discuss possible…
Making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home can be difficult, even emotionally traumatic, for both family members and for the person who is actually entering this new residence. The last thing anyone wants to learn is that their loved one has fallen. What is the…
The speed limit on several portions of the interstate system in Idaho is as high as 80 mph. Said otherwise, in those 80 mph sections, motor vehicles that travel at that speed are traveling at 117 ft./s. That is fast. Scattered throughout the interstate are little “lanes” across the median,…
Unfortunately, not all drivers are responsible; some drink and drive or are otherwise impaired. Drunk drivers are not just out there on the weekend. You can find them on the roads at any time, day or night. You must remain vigilant in order to avoid such drivers. How can you…
Tired drivers cause accidents. We have all seen it, and we may have done it ourselves. A tired driver may fall asleep at the wheel. Or he may just lose focus for an instant and make a wrong decision. Drowsiness can impair a driver’s reaction time and even his vision.…
A pedestrian or bicyclist who is struck and injured by a car, truck, bus, train or other vehicle has the same right to seek financial compensation as any other injured person. Indeed, it is often more necessary given that accidents sustained by a pedestrian or cyclist are often more serious…
A catastrophic injury permanently prevents a person from performing any gainful work. A person suffering from a catastrophic injury is usually left with permanent disabilities for the rest of his/her life. Catastrophic injuries are of such a nature that they leave serious, long-term effects on the victim. They commonly result…
The weather is warming up and by the end of this month will likely reach over 80 degrees. With warm weather comes the use of numerous types of motorcycles and other such open vehicles. Unfortunately, drivers do not watch for these types of vehicles the way they should. However, with…
A herniated disc (also referred to as a slipped disc) can occur in people of any age, although most people who receive herniated discs are in their 30’s and 40s’s. A herniated disc can be caused from daily wear and tear, however, it is also a common injury caused in…
Sometimes the pain and disability associated with traumatic personal injury seems out of proportion to the trauma that caused it. A minor accident may cause a significant disability. In Idaho and every state, a person who negligently or intentionally causes personal injury is liable for all of the damages that…