On average, a pedestrian is killed every two hours and injured every seven minutes in traffic crashes in the U.S. In fact, over ten percent of all traffic fatalities and an estimated 3 percent of those injured in traffic crashes are pedestrians. In 2015, pedestrians were one of the few groups to experience an increase… Read More »
Truck and Car Accidents Caused by Unsecured Loads
Danger may be lurking when you are traveling behind or alongside trucks carrying cargo loads. Sometimes truck drivers neglect to secure their loads properly or clear their trucks of debris, creating a serious road hazard for other motorists. Improperly secured loads can also shift during travel, potentially causing a rollover truck accident. Large and unsecured… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers
The family of a Des Moines man killed in a motorcycle accident last fall is working to raise awareness about the dangers motorcyclists face on Iowa roads and are encouraging drivers to watch out for the presence of motorcycles so another tragedy can be avoided. The 57-year-old victim collided with a car last year while… Read More »
Denied Workers’ Compensation
If you have been denied workers’ compensation benefits, don’t give up. Talk to an Iowa workers’ compensation benefits lawyer as soon as possible to determine if an appeal of your workers’ compensation claim denial is your best course of action. Some work comp claims are denied simply because of errors in documentation or filing procedures,… Read More »
Des Moines Truck and Car Accident Fatality | Injury Lawyers for Iowans
A tragic incident on the Northeast side of Des Moines yesterday afternoon shows just how dangerous truck and car accidents are. According to law enforcement, a car occupied by three teens entered an intersection where they were struck by a semi truck, killing one teen and critically injuring the other two. A resident on scene said… Read More »
Head Injury Symptoms Sometimes Subtle
According to the CDC, over a million people suffer from a brain injury every year. Sometimes brain injuries result from a car accident, falls, sports participation, workplace accidents or even assault. Physical trauma to the brain is sometimes difficult to detect and symptoms may not be apparent for several days or even weeks following an… Read More »
Determining Fault in a Motor Vehicle Accident
Legally speaking, a duty of care is an obligation to avoid injuring someone or placing them in a dangerous situation – breaching this duty will typically result in a finding of negligence. Driving a motor vehicle comes with a legal responsibility, or a duty of care, to drive in a way that will not hurt… Read More »
Iowa Slip Trip Fall Injury
The types of accidents we often associate with premise liability are slips or trips and falls at businesses, residences or in public areas. Although there is some expectation that a visitor will exercise common sense in navigating around various hazards, an owner or occupant of the premise can be held legally responsible if they caused… Read More »
Geography is Destiny in the World of Workers’ Compensation
Because Congress allows each state to determine its own workers’ compensation benefits without setting federal minimums, there is a geographic lottery of sorts going on across the country when it comes to how much injured workers will be compensated. Every state has their own unique schedule of benefits, which determines the specific number of weeks… Read More »
Iowa Worker Injuries in Car Accidents Costly to Employers
Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death and injury for all ages. Many of these incidents occur during the workday or during the commute to and from work and employers may bear the cost for injuries that occur both on and off the job. Wearing a seat belt is the single most effective… Read More »
