A spokesman for the Iowa State Patrol believes that speed and following too closely were factors in the major car accident that occurred last week near Ames on Interstate 35. The pileup involved up to 70 cars, buses and trucks traveling during a snow storm that hit Central Iowa Monday. Unfortunately, one...

The Waukee Community School District and its chief operating officer have come under fire for wrongful termination and violating the state’s whistle blower statute. In a lawsuit filed earlier this week, a former administrative assistant alleges that she was forced...

What’s in a name? Apparently, the term ‘accident’ may have something to do with how people view their responsibilities as drivers. Typically, when a reference is made to an automobile collision, people call it an accident. However, safety advocate...

According to a study released by the University of Iowa, distractions caused by passengers of teen drivers is a leading cause of car accidents. In fact, over the last several years, over 15 percent of teens got into a motor vehicle accident after being distracted by a passenger in their car.

With the winter weather finally descending on central Iowa, all workers charged with snow removal should be aware of and prepare for potential hazards involved with this winter work.

Hazards of snow removal can pose a real threat to snow removal workers, after all. There are annual incidences of...

Last week, many were horrified by the news of the young Virginia woman who was attacked and killed by her pet pit bulls while taking a walk. Unfortunately, it is not the first time we have heard of dog attacks or the fact that seemingly nice dogs attack people in and outside...

It is not uncommon for insurance companies to offer a settlement shortly after an injury accident. Make no mistake about it, an insurance company is a for-profit business and, to protect their interests, they will try to pay you...

If you have been seriously injured or are not sure as to the outcome of your injury, especially in cases of traumatic brain injuries or other injuries with potentially long lasting effects, an experienced personal injury lawyer should always be consulted as soon as possible.

It is important to...

Many accidents are caused by distracted driving, often related to use of cell phones or smart phones to text, check in on social media and the like. 1 in 4 crashes involve a distracted driver, and all too often, drivers, their passengers and other motorists are injured when someone takes their eyes...

Under federal FMLA eligible employees may take up to 12 weeks of leave for serious health conditions, bonding with a new child, exigencies related to a family member’s military service or to care for a family member who was seriously injured while on active military duty. Iowa law also gives employees the...