Ask your children what they love best about summer and most would probably answer “Amusement parks!” Theme and amusement parks are big business. Each year 297 million Americans enjoy more than 1.7 billion rides at our country’s 400 fixed-site amusement parks (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions), including several in Kootenai County.Unfortunately sometimes park […]

In recent weeks PTSD has been in the news.   It is a serious and painful psychological disorder.  Unfortunately the term is often tossed around frivolously by attorneys and psychologists.   In point of fact Post Traumatic Stress Disorder should not be diagnosed unless all of the following criteria are present. The person has been exposed to

It’s impossible to watch more than a few minutes of television without seeing ads by law firms soliciting clients who may have claims for injuries arising from the surgical implantation of vaginal mesh.  What exactly are these cases about?Transvaginal mesh is used to treat pelvic organ prolapse – a condition in which organs fall through the pelvic

If a person is injured due to the carelessness or negligence of another person or corporation, the injured person has the right to file a personal injury lawsuit to collect money damages for the harm suffered. However, if that person is killed due to that carelessness, his relatives may be entitled to file a wrongful

Sadly, many elderly persons are abused or neglected in nursing homes.  Injuries sustained range from hip fractures due to falls to necrosis of skin tissue due to neglected bedsores. Families of elderly persons injured due to nursing home negligence may file personal injury suits under state law.   Liability of nursing homes can be established under

The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is never easy, especially when the conflicting emotions you feel may be compounded by the fear of nursing home negligence. Most nursing homes and assisted living facilities provide excellent, compassionate care. However, it’s estimated that an appalling 30% of Idaho nursing homes engage in

Summer means entertaining and often includes firing up the grill to cook all kinds of meats and vegetables – even tofu. The last thing you want is a fire injury from a super-hot grill.Grill SafetyWhether you choose a propane or charcoal grill, preparation is key to ensure safety and enjoyment. The Bendell Law Firm recommends

If you have a dog or two running around your home, you are not alone. According to the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA), 36.5% of U.S. households have at least one pet dog – an amazing total of almost 70 million dogs!Being a dog owner comes with responsibilities to have the dog trained and socialized

The number of lawsuits filed alleging injury or damage caused by toxic mold continues to increase.  Are these valid lawsuits or is this litigation based on ‘junk science’? Mold is a type of fungus and is ever-present in our environment.  Molds require moisture to survive.  Outdoors, molds are part of the natural environment, breaking down

The New York Rangers ice hockey team had to play without winger and fifth-leading scorer Mats Zuccarello during the Stanley Cup playoffs, and for good reason. In a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Zuccarello was struck in the head by a teammate’s slapshot.Although Zuccarello skated off the rink, he had suffered a brain contusion along