Electric motorized scooters (e-scooters) have become a popular mode of transportation in many cities across the nation. Now private e-scooter sharing companies have their sights set on Des Moines where hundreds of e-scooters may soon be available for rent across the metro. While many welcome new options in transportation to get from here to there… Read More »
Should I Get Car Rental Insurance if I Have Personal Auto Insurance Coverage?
Travel picks up over the Labor Day weekend and many who are renting a vehicle may wonder if they should consider getting rental car insurance. Before renting a car, it is always a good idea to review the coverage on your personal car insurance policy. Often times, your coverage extends to rental cars, which may… Read More »
Denied or Reduced Auto Insurance Claims
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may take comfort in knowing that the at-fault party has insurance that will cover your medical expenses or other damages. While waiting for reimbursement for expenses you incur, you may be relieved that your own auto insurance policy is available… Read More »
End Distracted Driving Week in Iowa
In 2018 alone, there were over a thousand car accidents attributed to distracted-driving resulting in injuries and fatalities in Iowa. In an effort to reduce the number of distracted driving accidents, the Iowa Governor has officially declared the last week of May “End Distracted Driving Week in Iowa.” Of course, smart phone use behind the… Read More »
Bicycle Dooring Accidents
When drivers of cars open their doors without first checking for a passing bicycle, bicyclists can be seriously injured if they collide with the door. In fact cyclists suffer more dooring accidents than anyone else on the road. Often, cyclists are forced to ride very close to both moving traffic and parked vehicles, which is… Read More »
2019 Click It or Ticket Campaign Seeks to Raise Seat Belt Awareness
The nationwide Click It or Ticket Campaign kicks off today and will run through June 2nd. Law Enforcement officers out in droves issuing tickets to drivers and passengers who are not buckled up in an effort to save lives and prevent injuries. So far in Iowa, there have been over 100 traffic deaths with 25… Read More »
Des Moines Students Struck by Car on Sidewalk
Three Des Moines teens were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after being struck by a car while standing on the sidewalk after exiting a DART bus. Law enforcement said the high school students were hit in the aftermath of a two car collision that spun out of control, leading one car to jump the curb… Read More »
Workers’ Memorial Day Raising Awareness
The National Safety Council is calling on all Americans to prioritize work safety as Workers’ Memorial Day approaches April 28. Workers Memorial Day not only honors those who lost their lives at work, but also seeks to raise awareness as part of its mission to protect workers from injuries on the job. Preventable workplace fatalities… Read More »
The Difference Between Workers’ Compensation and Third Party Claims
With construction ramping up across Iowa this spring, workers are reminded to take precautions when working at construction sites to avoid injury. Construction workers are at higher risk for falls when working from heights such as rooftops or ladders. Because construction sites have a lot of moving parts such as machinery or vehicles, they are… Read More »
Pedestrian Deaths Highest in Three Decades
More than 6,000 pedestrians were killed in traffic related accidents in 2018 alone. A recent study reveals that pedestrian fatalities are at their highest in 30 years – a pattern that has never been seen before. Nationally, overall traffic deaths fell 6 percent over the last decade, however pedestrian deaths increased a whopping 35 percent… Read More »
